Learning Portuguese is the hottest tip if you’re thinking of heading to Brazil this June for the world-famous Carnival. But, it’s also a brilliant idea of you’re planning to strike a business deal. Or score football tickets. Or just samba till sunrise.
Why? Well, Portuguese is the official language of Brazil. Plus, it’s also the language of high energy, culture, connection and coxinhas.
Let’s Talk Numbers
“With approximately 250 million native speakers and 17 million second language speakers, Portuguese has approximately 267 million total speakers,” Wikipedia’s Portuguese language page tells us.
“It is the official language of Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe,” it continues, “and has co-official language status in East Timor, Equatorial Guinea and Macau.”
But Brazil? It’s the beating heart of the Lusophone (that means Portuguese speaking) world. Nearly every Brazilian speaks Portuguese. And it’s a lot more fun when you can join in the conversation.
Learning Portuguese + Carnival = Pure Magic
Brazilian Carnival isn’t your average street party. It’s the largest, most vibrant festival on the planet, a cacophony of music, colour, and chaos.
But truthfully, you’ll need more than Google Translate if you want to upgrade your status from bystander to fully-fledged party animal!
Learning Portuguese gets you in on the action, so you too can:
- Join the blocos – Follow the heady horde through the streets without missing a trick (or a meeting point).
- Samba like you mean it – Pick up dance tips in the Latin American home of the Botafogo and Cruzado Walk.
- Quench your thirst – Feijoada? Brigadeiros? Caipirinhas? Just ask.
- Make real connections – Brazilians love a good chat, and your Portuguese language skills will open all the right doors.
One Language, Many Opportunities
At La Academia, we offer tailored learning options to have you learning Portuguese and rolling those R’s in no time.
Get in touch to explore what’s best for you, whether you’re chasing Carnival magic in Rio, football dreams in the Maracanã, or big business in São Paulo.