Intercultural Psychology: Learning Spanish Language and Culture

Running Head: Intercultural Psychology 1
Intercultural Psychology
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Intercultural Psychology 2
Intercultural Psychology
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The language started in the Castile region, popularly known as Spain, and is the world's
second most spoken language. The Spanish language comprises of several dialects, such as the
Latin, Arabic, and Greek. Over time, the style evolved to incorporate words, phrases, and
grammar from different dialects it contacted. For instance, words such as molt, flamma, and
pleno originate from the French language. Also, the Spanish phonemic system borrows the
English phonemes a, e, i, o and u. However, the middle vowels e and o change to je and we in
some cases. This paper examines my recent study of the Spanish language concerning
intercultural psychology.
Rodriguez & Murphy (2010) suggests that the language can be difficult for some learners
because they must roll their tongue to create the thrilling sound - which is an essential aspect of
speaking Spanish. Notably, learning a new language is beneficial to persons seeking education,
job opportunities, cultural exploration or even leisure in foreign countries. The Spanish language
features from native speakers, educational podcasts, learning institutions, or even online
websites. For course purposes, the writing is divided into various subjects teaching simple verbs,
phrases, vocabulary and grammar.
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Notably, I learnt the language from a friend. The one-hour session detailed the basics of
speaking, reading and writing Spanish words. In this case, the friend introduced words and
phrases such as hola, adios, si, por favor, gracias and Espanol among others. Therefore, my
understanding of the Spanish culture improved - this improved my wordiness and cultural