Spanish is one of the most important languages for global communication. Close to four hundred million people around the world speak Spanish, and it is the official language in twenty-one countries. Spanish is also one of the most used tongues at major international organizations; its political and diplomatic influence continues to grow. In terms of trade, Spanish provides access to an increasingly expanding market, as well as to some of the most promising emerging economies.

Additionally, Spanish is the gateway to a great culture. It is rich and diverse, universal in all its expressions. Spain, currently a member of the European Union, was the cradle of the Spanish language. It is a merging place of great civilizations—Greek, Roman, Arab, etc—, whose contributions have shaped our language before spreading to the rest of the world and thus becoming international. Today, Spanish is our most valuable asset, as thousands of people and companies offer services and products based on it.