260 million people in 10 different countries speak Portuguese, making it the 6th most widely spoken language in the world. Brazil is the 5th most populous nation in the world, and its rapidly growing economy makes Brazilian an important language for many business people to learn. Portuguese is a romance language, originating from Latin, and related to the other romance languages, which include Spanish, Italian, French, Romanian, and Catalan. It is the 2nd most widely spoken Romance language after Spanish. The Brazilian Portuguese language is an offshoot of European Portuguese and is now more popular than European Portuguese, being spoken by 205 million people. Historical and cultural factors have contributed to differences between Brazilian and European Portuguese in terms of pronunciation, spelling, grammar, and lexicon. Some people find the Brazilian Portuguese language easier to understand due to its notably nasal pronunciation.
Brazil is Latin America’s largest country and lures visitors from all over the globe with its stunning sands, quaint colonial towns, irresistible islands, rainforests, and waterfalls. Brazil is hailed for its vibrancy, both in sights and sounds, and is home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer Statue, situated in Rio de Janeiro which is one of the seven new wonders of the world. It was also recently the site of the FIFA World Cup (2014) and the Olympics (2016), so sports enthusiasts may wish to visit. If you have fantasized about the festivities of the Carnaval, beholding the beauty of Christ the Redeemer, or playing beach volleyball or football with the best, then you would benefit from learning Brazilian Portuguese. And you may already know some Portuguese, as the English language includes a number of words that have Portuguese origins such as cobra, mosquito, banana, breeze, embarrass, and açai.
The Portuguese-Speaking-World is a hub for thriving industry, be it telecommunications, construction, finance or retail. Brazil is one of the BRICS nations (along with Russia, India, China, and South Africa), which marks it presently as one of the major emerging economies in the world. Many multi-national businesses have expanded to Brazil or are considering expanding there, and learning the language can be a major asset on the job market. Do discuss with your Brazilian Portuguese language trainer about your specific business needs so that they are able to develop a customized lesson plan that ensures you have the necessary vocabulary and correct dialect for the region you will be visiting. They can also help you with business culture and etiquette appropriate to the region. Besides Brazil, the following countries also have sizable populations of Brazilian Portuguese speakers:
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