Benefits of Speaking Spanish, or being Bilingual, and some fun facts too!

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Across
  1. 1. The word "Abulito" has 5 of what?
  2. 5. Way back in 2005, what country made teaching Spanish mandatory in both private and public schools?
  3. 7. 270 British Dating sites said that people who speak a foreign language are more likely to be seen as what?
  4. 10. A billingual person would most likely be very good at _____, because they are used to switching back and forth between tasks/languages.
  5. 12. Over the last thirty years,the demand Spanish language courses has almost _____.This is a lot of students learning Spanish!
  6. 13. Spanish has a huge impact all around the world.It is the most popular foreign language in the USA, ____, and Canada! That is so many people who are wanting to learn this amazing language!
  7. 14. Seniors who are bilingual can experience _____ cognitive decline, which means they stay healthy and their brains stay sharper and smarter for longer.
Down
  1. 2. People who are bilingual will often know two words for each ____. (Hint: Not a living thing, although they would know two words for those as well.)
  2. 3. Being Bilingual has many advantages/benefits that can be found throughout your life, especially in your career path.What is one of these benefits?
  3. 4. Children raised by _____ people are more likely to have better memory and overall intelligence.
  4. 6. 1/3 of buisness want people specifically for their _____ skills. This is a huge reason why being able to speak multiple languages will signifigantly help you in your life.
  5. 8. Those who know two languages, are better at solving puzzles and other brain challenges with _____ and speed.
  6. 9. What is the second largest native language in the world?
  7. 11. In 2050 what nation will become the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world?
  8. 15. Spanish was the diplomatic language up to the ___ century. (hint: the number is ¨Dieciocho¨ in Spanish.