Communicative grammar, although still needs to intensely touch sentence structure and verb conjugation, is manageable to learn. But though this is the case, many Spanish learners are still having difficulty with learning the language. This is natural, of course, especially considering that fact that the mode of instruction is generally in Spanish. Before the letters A, O, U or a consonant, it is pronounced like the G in the English GO, like the word TENGO. Before the letters E and I, the letter stands for a harsh letter H, as in PAGINA. The Spanish R is formed using the tip of tongue on the upper palate behind the front teeth. The English R is done in the back of the mouth with the back of the tongue. The lexicon of these professions is mostly Latin-based and Spanish is a good starting ground. Other languages Knowing Spanish gives you an edge in learning other Latin-based languages like French, Italian and Portuguese. It can also help you learn Russian and German because these languages have Indo-European roots. Consulting a dictionary every so often, however, is somewhat daunting and takes the pleasure out of the reading activity, but doing so can undoubtedly enrich your vocabulary fast. Just a note: for vocabulary-building purposes, stay clear of textbooks. Newspapers, magazines, and books provide wider windows to everyday Spanish vocabulary and usage. Moreover, because of your Spanish you will get to see more interesting places and enjoy more interesting experiences than the regular tourists who do not speak the language. Business and employment Many of today s opportunities in international trade, communications or tourism are expanded by the knowledge of Spanish. Teens who have knowledge of foreign language show higher mean scores for their college applications according to the College Entrance Examination Board. Those who have knowledge of four or more years of another language would usually get higher scores on the verbal section of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (S.