What is a good second job to practice spanish speaking skills in Columbus, Ohio?

I just spent the last 5 weeks in Mexico studying Spanish. I am able to understand the language fairly well through listening, and one of the main things that I need is oral speaking practice. I know that I also lack in vocabulary, as anyone would at this particular stage in learning the language. I am very capable of writing spanish, only me cuesta trabajo hablar en espanol. It takes me a longer time to spit the words out.

I live in Columbus, Ohio where there isn't a very large Spanish speaking population. Any ideas on how to keep practicing, or any ideas on a second job or activity that I could pick up? I am really interested and dedicated to becoming bilingual, so I would appreciate serious responses.

How will you react when you are forced to learn Spanish?

Schools now are mandated to teach Spanish to students. Any student who refuses will be suspended or expelled. Next will be parents and the general population. What is your reaction to this?

HELP!! which language to learn? Latin or Spanish?

Ok so I'm a junior in High School next year and I love languages, I've always wanted to become a doctor, specifically a neurosurgeon since I was in the 4rth grade. So, this summer I'm teaching myself organic chem and a little microbiology as a self project, I also want to learn a language. I already speak Hindi and Punjabi (I'm Indian :]). I take german at school. So, what would be more useful for me Latin or Spanish. Latin since I hear its incredibly helpful when it comes to medicine, or spanish which will let me communicate with a huge population in the US.

Which Language to learn, French or Spanish?

I live in NYC, I am a college student (heading towards a degree in veterinary medicine in some 8-10 years) and would really like to learn French. Although, I know that significant part of the population is Spanish speaking and so everyone around points out that it would be a better idea to take Spanish, Chinese, blah blah blah, etc. I feel lost because my interest in the subject is getting diluted by others' comments. Please, give me some advice/hint on this.

How hard would it be for me to teach English to Spanish-speaking folks, without knowing how to speak Spanish?

I saw a sign advertising "Learn to speak English" geared towards the spanish-speaking population....I wonder if I could do this on the side. It would make me feel a whole lot better about Mexicans not knowing how to speak English while they live here, that at least they're trying...what do you guys think?
I don't mean to sound racist or anything. I just meant maybe I could teach English to those who need it for their jobs, citizenship, ect....
would I also have to teach people to write ? This sign I saw advertised to learn (English) for an hour per person.

Why do Americans learn Spanish?

I've encountered many posts and articles on the internet that mention Spanish, all written in American websites.

Why do Americans learn the Spanish language?
What makes you think I'm offended, Gwendoly?
I'm just curious. Many of you say that Spanish is spoken by a big population in the US. That answers my question.

Thank you all.

Why is it necessary to learn Spanish, when other immigrants from further countries…?

try their hardest to learn English? Why don't we reward those immigrants who worked hard to learn one of the most difficult languages on the planet? Why can't someone who is bilingual in English and Swahili get hired? There are those who would say, "There are more Spanish-speaking immigrants to the US and businesses want to cater to that population to increase profit margins". Why do we constantly marginalize those immigrants that learn the language?

English is not an easy language to learn.
QuestionWyrm, good answer.

Why do I have to speak Spanish to get a job in AMERICA?

I live in El Paso where the population is predominantly mexican, i have been trying to get a job for weeks, but every job i apply for i get turned down because im not billingual. i have two kids to feed and the bills keep coming. it makes me so angry. why cant they get out and live in thier own country? they could make it like america if they like it here so much. im sure mcdonalds would open up a chain down there.
i dont think you idiots understand that in america the official language is english. and just because mexicans invaded shouldnt mean that i have to learn thier language to work.

Why do so many people think they'll have to learn Spanish with the growth of the Hispanic population?

Many people think that since it's said Hispanics will about 30% of the U.S. population by 2050, they will have to learn Spanish? The Hispanics who speak only Spanish are the recent immigrants. Their children speak english and they prefer to speak english over spanish, so why would Spanish be necessary?

How Hard Is It To Learn Spanish On My Own?

I will not learn Spanish in school because I already chose another language. But I still want to learn Spanish because of the huge Spanish-speaking population in the USA.

So, is it easy or difficult to learn Spanish on my own either through traveling to Spanish-speaking countries or computer software?

I don't speak Spanish, how do I handle that in a job interview?

I have a job interview this week at a retail store. I live in a city with a high population of Spanish speakers with many who only speak Spanish. I have worked retail here before and it was definitely a hindrance. That employer never asked if i spoke Spanish however, assuming I did since I'm Hispanic.

I'm concerned this employer will ask however. If they do ask, how can I respond in a way that makes it seem like less of a handicap?

How do I say “Speak English, or don’t speak to me.” in Spanish?

I live near Miami, and the majority of the population either speaks spanish, is rude, or speaks rude spanish lol. I just want to be able to say this to them to get my point accross! (they came here from 'wherever' because it's better, but refuse to learn the language?!?!?!)
Go read this, you'll see why it p*isses me off.

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=24475272&blogID=246980610&Mytoken=77F48680-7CB7-4114-BD28609AA88158306325874

And "bella" and "come break me down", you're both idiots. There are Immigration laws for a Reason.
Mr.Inquisitor.

You're one of the people I'm upset with. Yes, I realize I'm in miami and that I'm the minority here, but you fail to get it through your obviously brick-thick skull that Miami is a part of the UNITED STATES, in which ENGLISH is the national language. Would you move to Germany and expect it's residents to cater to your language deficiency? I think not.

I'd really love for you to read my blog (link above). And feel free to spout some more horse-s*hit at it. I won't even waste my time deleting it. I'd like eveyrone who reads it to see the fault in your reasoning.