Learning portuguese  

My partner is Portuguese and I have been trying to learn for ages its a really hard language, well for me it is anyway. Its kind of like English as in the same words have different meanings, which should be easy for people that speak english as we are used to it. I just find it hard knowing what I am saying, if you add me as a friend and PM me words and phrases you want to know I can help you out by asking my partner if you like?

I don't know about portuguese but their are more benefits in knowing how to speak spanish.Speaking Spanish is an important asset for doing business in other parts of the world.Knowing Spanish as a second language will also make you attractive to employers as well and more valuable to your company once you land a job.

Culturally speaking your knowledge of the Spanish language will allow you to travel and open you up to culture & and many more but that is just some of the benefits i know of but anyway i know what you mean by obsessed because it has been the same for me with Spanish

cheers!

Hi! I'm Portuguese from Portugal. My husband is from Puerto Rico. He picked up the Portuguese language very quickly due to his Spanish background. I think that there are quite a few benefits from learning Portuguese. There is a huge population of Portuguese speakers in the US. Especially in the East and West coasts. The majority of Portuguese speaking immigrants used to be from Portugal, but in the last few years they have been from Brazil. I work in the US in Latin America finance, so Portuguese is extremely helpful. We work extensively with Brazil. I think the more languages you know the more options you have careerwise.

I am Portuguese too :) If you need something you can ask I'd be happy to help :)
As for the benefits, it depends on how you see it. Personally learning a new language is always a benefit in itself. I am not completely sure about the United States, but here in Canada there are many Portuguese everywhere. I also know of a lot of Portuguese living in the States. So at least you might be able to communicate with them in their own language.

Si quieres, puedo ayudarte
Se quiseres, posso ajudar-te
If you're interested, I can help you

lol I'm part portuguese and I live in the US. Sorry to say, there is not much you can benefit from the language here. You can, however, become a Portuguese language teacher for a school! That would be a good way to teach other people about something you love. Also, you could try going on a trip to Brazil or Portugal to expirence the culture first hand. This the help of learning the language, you will be able to interact with the people!