US economy: 10 Trillion USD
# of English speakers (L1)worldwide: 1.2 Billion (at least) counting India.
It only makes sense to learn English before learning French. Learning English will allow me to go all over the world and work. Learning French will allow me to go work in Montreal. Oh boy.
Asian people who want travel learn English
Asian people who want work abroad learn English
Asian people who want work in Asia learn English (for example, to get high points on ze Korean work entrance exam).
Asian people who want high prestige learn English
Asian people who want meet foreigner friend in Asia learn English
Why nobody learn ze French language!
I like Spanish, and I prefer it over French.
But, the Chinese want to learn 1. English, 2. French, 3. Japanese, 4. German.
So, you won't find much demand at all for Spanish unfortunately.....
only at Berlitz Training Centres they teach many other languages
Best is to teach English at any school and Spanish as private lessons in China or elsewhere. G. luck.
Is there any demand for Spanish teachers in Asia? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Cheers!
Fayaz and Monica