From a7bc2ae3489f42b70f2197b34342c2e42ad779e7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Rafael D. Hernandez" Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:53:31 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] feat(curriculum): update certification intro articles (#62556) Co-authored-by: Rafael Hernandez Co-authored-by: Huyen Nguyen <25715018+huyenltnguyen@users.noreply.github.com> Co-authored-by: Estefania Cassingena Navone <85124911+estefaniacn@users.noreply.github.com> --- .../68dbeddd000f625f95f32de5.md | 6 +++--- .../68dbf6032fbaae802567eed7.md | 2 +- .../68dc1abc67b9c4aac3a6837c.md | 6 +++--- 3 files changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/es-a1-learn-certification-introduction/68dbeddd000f625f95f32de5.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/es-a1-learn-certification-introduction/68dbeddd000f625f95f32de5.md index d4a12522fab..1f4ce35df9a 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/es-a1-learn-certification-introduction/68dbeddd000f625f95f32de5.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/es-a1-learn-certification-introduction/68dbeddd000f625f95f32de5.md @@ -7,15 +7,15 @@ dashedName: why-learn-spanish # --description-- -Learning Spanish can open doors in work, travel, and everyday life. It is one of the largest language communities in the world, with over six hundred million speakers, and nearly five hundred million of them are native speakers. In the United States, it is the second most spoken language after English, and its presence continues to grow. +Learning Spanish can open doors in work, travel, and everyday life. It is one of the largest language communities in the world, with over six hundred million speakers, and nearly five hundred million of them are native speakers. In the United States alone, it is the second most spoken language after English, and its presence continues to grow. -Knowing Spanish can also give you an advantage in your career. Bilingual skills are highly valued in areas such as health care, education, customer service, and technology. The US Latino economy alone has reached trillions of dollars, making it clear how valuable it is to connect with Spanish-speaking communities. +Knowing Spanish can also give you an advantage in your career. Bilingual skills are highly valued in areas such as health care, education, customer service, and technology. The [US Latino economy alone has reached trillions of dollars](https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/us-latino-gdp), making it clear how valuable it is to connect with Spanish-speaking communities. Spanish is also a global force in culture and media. Spanish is one of the most used languages online, which means more access to content, news, and people. There are also real benefits for the brain. Research shows that using more than one language helps with focus, memory, and mental flexibility, and may even protect cognitive function as we age. -Travel becomes easier and more fun when you know Spanish. Whether you are in Madrid, Mexico City, or Miami, being able to say `¿Dónde está...?`, `quisiera`, or `gracias` makes everyday interactions smoother and friendlier. +Travel becomes easier and more fun when you know Spanish. Whether you are in Madrid, Mexico City, Miami, Tegucigalpa, or Buenos Aires, being able to say `¿Dónde está...?`, `quisiera`, or `gracias` makes everyday interactions smoother and friendlier. Learning Spanish is not just about mastering grammar. It is about connecting with people, exploring new cultures, and creating opportunities for the future. Start small with words like `hola`, `buenos días`, or `mucho gusto`, and you will notice progress sooner than you think. diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/es-a1-learn-certification-introduction/68dbf6032fbaae802567eed7.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/es-a1-learn-certification-introduction/68dbf6032fbaae802567eed7.md index 8601a86da1e..f2d249e4493 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/es-a1-learn-certification-introduction/68dbf6032fbaae802567eed7.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/es-a1-learn-certification-introduction/68dbf6032fbaae802567eed7.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: how-to-set-up-the-spanish-keyboard-on-your-computer # --description-- -If you are using your computer to navigate the Spanish curriculum, make sure it is ready to type accents. Whether you use Windows or Mac, setting it up only takes a few minutes. +If you are using your computer for the Spanish curriculum, you'll need to make sure it's ready to type accents and special characters like the `ñ`. Setting this up is quick, whether you use Windows or Mac. It only takes a few minutes. ## Setting Up on Windows 10 or 11 diff --git a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/es-a1-learn-certification-introduction/68dc1abc67b9c4aac3a6837c.md b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/es-a1-learn-certification-introduction/68dc1abc67b9c4aac3a6837c.md index 96c4cf23f7e..041171c7ab3 100644 --- a/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/es-a1-learn-certification-introduction/68dc1abc67b9c4aac3a6837c.md +++ b/curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/es-a1-learn-certification-introduction/68dc1abc67b9c4aac3a6837c.md @@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ dashedName: how-to-set-up-the-spanish-keyboard-on-mobile # --description-- -If you are using your mobile to navigate through the Spanish curriculum you will need to make sure your phone is ready to use accents. With just a few settings and tricks, you can quickly add characters like `á`, `é`, or `ñ` right from your mobile keyboard. +If you are using your mobile device to navigate through the Spanish curriculum you will need to make sure your phone or tablet are ready to type accent marks and special characters like `á`, `é`, or `ñ`. ## The Quick Press-and-Hold Trick @@ -59,9 +59,9 @@ It can feel a bit troublesome to find the correct accent in Spanish, so adding a ## Trying Third-Party Keyboards -You can also explore apps like **SwiftKey**, **Gboard**, or **Grammarly**. These often include smart suggestions, multilingual support, and faster ways to type accents. +You can also install different apps for your phone or tablet to use the Spanish keyboard with ease. These apps often offer handy features like smart suggestions, support for multiple languages, and faster ways to type accent marks. -Now you are all set to go through the Spanish curriculum and complete the tasks, specially those that require accents. +Now you are all set to go through the Spanish curriculum and complete the tasks, specially those that require accent marks. # --assignment--