Want to learn Portuguese, but staying on the fence due to a relentless schedule? Here are five fantastic reasons to dive in and learn Portuguese, no matter how time poor you are. So, prepare yourself for fun, cultural enrichment, and a career boost!
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Why Learn Portuguese? It’s a Global Language
According to Wikipedia’s Portuguese language article:
“With approximately 260 million native speakers and 35 million second language speakers, Portuguese has approximately 300 million total speakers. It is usually listed as the fifth most spoken native language, being the most widely spoken language in South America and the most-spoken language in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also the second-most spoken language, after Spanish, in Latin America, and one of the 10 most spoken languages in Africa.”
In short, it’s a linguistic force to be reckoned with. Imagine the global connections to be made when you learn Portuguese.
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Get a ‘Free Pass’ – It’s a Gateway Language
Portuguese and Spanish are like cousins. That means you’re in luck if you already speak Spanish, French, or Italian. You see, the Romance languages share similar grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. So, you won’t be starting from scratch. By comparison, it’s child’s play to learn Portuguese.
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Expand Your Travel Horizons
Fluency in Portuguese opens up travel opportunities across many and varied continents and cultures, whether you’re dreaming of exquisite wines in Portugal, an Amazon river cruise, or swimming in crystal-clear Brazilian waters.
What’s more, knowing Portuguese help you connect with locals, get around easily, and truly appreciate these astonishing destinations.
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Catapult Your Career Prospects
Portuguese isn’t commonly chosen as a second language, despite its millions of native speakers. This is why you can stand out in the job market when you learn Portuguese. Moreover, language skills never fail to enhance your CV, because they demonstrate your willingness to learn and adapt. These soft skills are valuable in any profession, especially as cultural accessibility and inclusion are increasingly crucial in a globalised employment market.
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For the Pure Joy of It
Portuguese is a melodious language of rhythm and soul. What better reason to learn Portuguese than for sheer pleasure and personal development?
At la Academia, we’d love to help make the world your oyster with Portuguese .
Get in touch to learn Portuguese in just two hours a week at our next course:
Complete Beginners PORTUGUESE
- When? Starting on Saturday 28th September 2024 for six consecutive weeks
- Where? la Academia, Cheadle
- Time? 10.0am – 12.00pm
- Cost? £120.00
- Teacher? Eulalia