Why Portuguese?
The knowledge of Portuguese has become more and more valuable for many careers in both the private and the public sectors. It is a proven plus for speakers of Spanish and other romance languages in international and Latin American studies, business, and in fields such as law, banking, civil service, and the social sciences. Because of the rising Portuguese-speaking immigrant groups in the United States, Portuguese has become increasingly important for business and in medical areas in New England, Florida, California, and Georgia, where there are large Portuguese, Cape Verdean, and Brazilian communities.