Five reasons to learn Brazilian Portuguese 1.One of the most spoken languages in the world Portuguese is spoken in 11 countries on 4 continents. Approximately 215 to 220 million are native speakers and 260 million total speakers, making Portuguese the sixth most natively spoken language in the world, the third-most spoken European language in the world in terms of native speakers, and a major language of the Southern Hemisphere. It is also the most spoken language in South America and the second-most spoken in Latin America after Spanish, and is an official language of the European Union, Mercosur, OAS, ECOWAS and the African Union. 2. The language is gorgeus Brazilian Portuguese it is beautiful and melodic with its rich vocabulary contains some beautiful words and expressions with no equivalent in English, such as “saudade” e “cafuné”. 3.Brazilians are very friendly Brazilians are helpful, friendly, hospitable and very talkative. They will appreciate a lot when you try to speak their language, and will try to help you. So even if you only know few words don’t be deterred! Try to interact with locals. It will make your trip an unforgettable experience. 4.Set yourself apart Learning Portuguese will set you apart from the pack, boost your resume and make your more employable. 5.Visit Brazil! There are many great reasons to visit the country, and if you speak some Portuguese you will be able to really experience the Brazilian spirit, its contagious energy and happiness.