Portuguese (Brazilian)

Brazil is the world's ninth-largest economy and South America's dominant market. Brazilian Portuguese gives you access to 215 million people in a country that's a global leader in agriculture, mining, aerospace (Embraer), and fintech. Brazil's tech startup ecosystem is the largest in Latin America, with companies like Nubank reaching $45 billion valuations. Portuguese also connects you to growing markets in Mozambique and Angola. The language is FSI Category I — achievable in 600 hours — making it the best effort-to-opportunity ratio on this list.