BA in Romance Languages - Portuguese in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

With more than 250 million speakers globally, Portuguese ranks as the world's seventh most widely spoken language. This official language of Portugal, Brazil, and several African and Asian regions offers significant cultural and economic benefits. Brazil, South America's largest nation with 185 million inhabitants, boasts the ninth biggest economy worldwide. Learning Portuguese as a second language creates diverse career prospects in rapidly growing economies while granting access to the vibrant cultural heritage of Portuguese-speaking nations, from literature to music. For casual Portuguese practice, join our weekly gatherings - locations and schedules are shared at each semester's start. Feel free to bring Portuguese-speaking friends along.