The Spanish language was brought across the Atlantic to the Americas by Spanish explorers and Conquistadors in the 16th and 17th centuries, and it spread rapidly throughout North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. And today, with more than 430 million native speakers in 20 countries, Spanish is truly a world language and the second most spoken language on the planet after Mandarin Chinese. Spanish is the official language of Mexico, Argentina, Chile, and the majority of Central and South America. In the United States, over 45 million people are native or second-language Spanish speakers and make significant cultural contributions to the nation. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the US, and the number of speakers is growing.
Learning to pick up some basics in the Spanish language may be relatively easy for beginners. It’s especially easier for those who speak a language like English, French, or Italian. Languages of the same family often share words that are cognates or have similarities because they are derived from the same mother tongue. Additionally, Spanish does have some pronunciation distinctions that can make it a challenge for beginner language learners. Spanish has a trilling sound made by pushing air with your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
Kolkata which is formerly known as Calcutta is the capital of West Bengal state and former capital of British India. It is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. The city is centered on the east bank of the Hugli (Hooghly) River, once the main channel of the Ganges (Ganga) River. In this blog, we’ll discuss some of the best places to learn Spanish in Kolkata.