Hello Binusian! How are you? Are you planning to learn a new language? Why not try Spanish? We know that fluency in English is widely recognized as an essential surviving skill but, adding Spanish to your skillset offers a more complementary benefit. At leading universities like Binus University, this dual-language approach is gaining institutional support through new educational and cultural initiatives.

While English connects Indonesians to international business, technology, and research, Spanish opens doors to over 20 countries and more than 500 million native speakers—spanning Spain and Latin America. For Binus University students, this means expanding professional opportunities beyond English‑language markets into Spanish-speaking regions.

BINUS has launched Spanish language classes in collaboration with the Spanish Embassy in Indonesia, bringing native Spanish lecturers such as Carla Chachon Alonso to teach on campus and online. Currently approximately 45 multidisciplinary students participate, all reflected by high demand and cross-department awareness.

At the same time, Binus has been participating in the Erasmus+ mobility grant program in coordination with Spain’s Alianza 4 Universidades (A4U). Indonesian students, PhD candidates, and staff (including from Binus) can study or teach in Spanish universities like UAB, UAM, UC3M, and UPF. These collaboration happen the prospected students experiencing immersive Spanish language and culture.

Now in relation to Beelingua, Binus’ Digital Language Learning Center (DLLC) has developed this online learning platform aligned with CEFR that currently focuses on English, Chinese, and Japanese. Although Spanish was not yet formally on Beelingua as of July 2025, the platform’s model positions Spanish courses for future expansion—especially given increased institutional emphasis.

In relation to academic perspective, Spanish helps Binus students apply for scholarships and exchange programs in Spain and Latin America, enhancing CVs and international exposure.

  • Career Advantage: Bilingualism in English + Spanish improves employability at multinational firms, embassies, or global NGOs operating across linguistic spheres.
  • Cultural Enrichment: Understanding Spanish allows students to deeply engage with global media, music, and cinema—experiences that are already increasingly popular in Indonesia.
  • Ease of Learning: Spanish uses the Latin alphabet, and its pronunciation and grammar are relatively approachable for Indonesian learners, making it ideal for students already comfortable with English.

At Binus University, the emerging emphasis on Spanish—from embassy-backed classes to Erasmus mobility opportunities and cultural outreach events—demonstrates why Spanish is a strategic complement to English. For Indonesian students balancing academic ambition, global mobility, and cultural growth, learning Spanish is a smart and timely investment. So, what do you say? Interested to learn Spanish? Wait a bit more, we will have more surprise at Beelingua!