As a result of the pandemic there has been a setbacks in language learning. However, his study of Spanish has remained stable and his health is better than that of other languages, according to the report “The world learns Spanish 2022”from the Ministry of Education and Foreign Education Action.

“More than two million people are learning Spanish outside our borders thanks to the work carried out by the Action Unit for Foreign Education”, detailed the Minister of Education, Pilar Alegría, in a special edition of the tenth anniversary this report. “For this we have 10,000 teachers who, along with more than 7,000 language assistants, carries out their work in 5,000 educational centers in 50 countries”, he explained.

Meanwhile, José Manuel AlbaresMinister of Foreign Affairs, highlighting it in total “over 24 million students are learning Spanish as a foreign language, 60% more than a decade ago”which translates to “a huge job and business opportunity”.

Facing this scenario, challenges arise such as adapting educational programs and actions to the circumstances of each region.

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Study Spanish by country

In the Portugal, the teaching of Spanish was completely consolidated. for his part in Morocco Spanish holds a privileged position in elite and international schools, but not in public centres. Within the country, Spain’s network of centers is the most extensive abroad, and they complete their training offer with a wide range of cultural activities.

What’s going on in Andorra with language is that three out of four students learn Spanish in their education system. And enter France there are more than three million high school students learning Spanish as a first, second, or third language, as this study is widely supported by the French education system.

ItalyFor its part, there are over 850,000 Spanish students in its non-university education system, and interest in the language is growing.

Spain is a priority destination for students of Italian Erasmus universities.

Western Europe

If we see German, Spanish is a consolidated reality in the education system and is part of the curriculum of more and more students. In turn, German language teachers are heavily involved in continuing education. Likewise in Austria The study of Spanish, which started relatively late in its educational system, has progressed steadily and rapidly.

Switzerland, for his part, gradually introduced the language in the final year of compulsory education. And enter belgiumis one of the favorite languages ​​in adult education -as it happens in Luxembourg-, while in regulated education he also enjoyed good health.

It is estimated that around 30,000 students from Dutch They studied Spanish in high school. Forecasts indicate that this figure will increase in the future, especially in VT in the Hospitality and Tourism branch.

Ireland It has more Spanish students. Meanwhile in great Britain his language lost all significance, despite steps being taken to defuse the situation according to the report.

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nordic countries

If we focus on the Nordic countries, Sweden It is one of the countries with the largest number of Spanish students – over 230,000 – in non-university education. And in Norway they study it both in primary and in high school. In the Denmark, however, is limited to upper secondary or post-compulsory. And enter Finland it is a relatively popular choice at the non-university level and especially in adult education.

central and eastern europe

Poland has more than 250,000 students from Spain and Czech Republic That already exceeded 52,000 students. In the Slovakia This aroused great interest and in Russia it already exceeds 100,000 students.

For its part, in Bulgaria, interest in the Spanish language does not stop growing, but in Hungary its presence in the field of education continues to be kept secret. In the RomaniaInstead, it has a promising future.

The whole world is also learning Spanish

Regarding America, in United States of America It is the most studied language of all levels of education, and in Canada it is widely established in provinces such as Alberta.

Brazilfor its part, recorded a decline in student numbers, but remains the second most-learned foreign language.

In the China, Spanish is booming and in Japan it is the fourth most studied language in High School and Undergraduate. In the Australia It continues to gain popularity and in 2023 the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Ministry of Education in the country will be celebrated. New Zealand, in turn, has experienced significant growth in recent years. For its part, in Philippines Spanish is optional in Secondary.

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📢The report “The world studies Spanish. 2022” and its special edition, tenth anniversary, are now available.

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