im not talking like the number of people rather how important it is. i know that there are twice as much people who speak portuguese than german. but which language is the most important as an american planning on going to med school?
2007-06-05 18:43:27 · 11 answers · asked by avalentin911 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
german
2007-06-05 18:44:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
First of all,economically France and Germany are more important than Brazil. You should learn the language you feel you want to learn it. So if you speak languages as Italian French would be easy. If you speak Germanic languages such as English German wouldn't be a big problem. If you speak Spanish you are almost done with Portuguese.
2016-05-17 22:11:23 · answer #2 · answered by elsa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
German and English have many connections with each other so pick this one if you'd like to learn more about the background of your native language and possibly improve your vocabulary.
Portuguese and Spanish have many connections and due to the rise of Spanish population in the U.S. this may also be something to look into. However, they are not the same language and unless you're fluent in Portuguese you will probably not understand Spanish.
I'd suggest German.
2007-06-05 18:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's easy. You should learn Portuguese becuase 99% of all Germans speak English! No use wasting your time for that language.
2007-06-09 18:43:52 · answer #4 · answered by Trump 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In America, you are more likely to find German-speakers than Portuguese-speakers. In this way, German will be more useful, HOWEVER, Portguese is close enough to Spanish that you will be able to speak and understand Spanish-speakers relatively well, which would make Portuguese very valuable.
I personally think you should learn the language you want to learn. If you want to learn it, it will be easier for you to learn, and ANY second language will get you noticed by employers!
2007-06-05 18:52:41 · answer #5 · answered by Rabbityama 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Obviously Portuguese because it is closer related to latin and that language is closer related to Spanish that you can help people around the world
2007-06-05 18:47:37 · answer #6 · answered by SweetBrunette 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well, Spanish is the 2nd most popular language in the US...
I'm not sure where that leaves German and Portuguese.
2007-06-05 18:46:53 · answer #7 · answered by Mar 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
German, because the german medical industry is huge...lots of renowned scientists/doctors there. Plus the scenery and landscaape there is soooo beautiful...you wouldn't wanna miss it.
2007-06-05 18:50:01 · answer #8 · answered by little zebulon 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
German cuase thats where all the wacko doctors are that come up with alot of stuff
2007-06-05 18:48:23 · answer #9 · answered by nate m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Doctors need to understand "No" in simple English before they practice on female patients.
2007-06-05 19:21:32 · answer #10 · answered by Travis J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋