Why Learn Portuguese ?
Have you ever listened to a basso nova love song and wondered what the lyrics mean? Perhaps you have always been intrigued by fascinating exotic places such as the Amazon jungle or Copacabana beach. Maybe your grandparents emigrated from the Azores, Madeira, or Portugal, and you alwayswanted to write to them in their language. Or you might be interested inlearning Portuguese to communicate with your coworkers.
Many people in the world (close to 200 million) speak Portuguese. Youmight be interested to know that many African and Asian countries have Portuguese as their official language. In addition, there is a growing Portuguese-speaking population in the United States. Because it is an uncommonlytaught language, being fluent in it will probably serve you well when you look for a job! Also, learning Portuguese will help you understand the lyrics of famous basso nova songs, the lines in Oscar-nominated Brazilian films, and the prose of an incredibly diverse body of literature.
Whatever the reason, be it reclaiming your heritage, learning more about the diversity of Latin America, or discovering new worlds of cuisine, literature, and history, learning Portuguese is a great step in your life. So puton your samba shoes and let’s get started!
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