English

Latin America is the region that has seen the highest growth in the number of hires in the world. The recruitment consultancy Page Group, for example, saw a 20% growth in the model in 2021 compared to 2020 within its operations. Knowing that English is the official language in global corporate communication, the importance of fluency in English in this type of hiring is emphasized.
According to an article published in March 2022, “data from a recruitment agency reveals that an intern or trainee with fluent English earns more than twice as much as a colleague with basic English. Professionals with a college degree earn 65% more and, if they are a director, 90% more”.
English is the most widely spoken language in the world, currently with 379 native speakers and 753 million non-native speakers. Therefore, for anyone wishing to travel to any country in the world, English can be used as a reliable communication tool.
In short, being fluent in English gives you better opportunities in the job market, geographical freedom and security.
Proficiency tests - IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP, TOEIC, ITEP
Spanish

In addition to being the official language of 21 countries, in the United States, for example, there are still around 19 million people who speak Spanish.
Spanish is a highly valued language in the Brazilian job market, second only to English in terms of importance. According to a survey published by InfoMoney, professionals fluent in Spanish earn, on average, 29.72% more.
Startups in Latin America have been setting up shop in Brazil with great frequency, which provides many opportunities for professionals skilled in this language.
Furthermore, for those interested in pursuing a Masters or Doctorate in Brazil, many universities require proficiency not only in English and in most cases, the second language selected is Spanish.
Proficiency test - DELE
French

Almost 300 million people speak French worldwide. 80 states and governments adopt French as their official or alternative language. It is considered the language of international relations.
For immigration processes to Canada, fluency in French has become a decisive criterion for obtaining the result. France offers several scholarships to Brazilians who dream of studying in the country. The Erasmus + Program, Eiffel Scholarship and Victor Hugo Scholarship are some of the best known scholarships.
More than 500 French companies are based in Brazil! Fluent French speakers can work and live in France, Belgium, Canada and in vibrant African economies, such as Morocco.
Proficiency tests - TCF, TEF, DELF, DALF
Italian

For those considering obtaining Italian naturalization, whether through marriage or a residence permit, it is a necessary requirement to know how to speak the language. The naturalization candidate will need to reach at least level B1 — which is equivalent to intermediate — in order to complete the process.
Not to mention the interest in developing fluency in the language for those who want to study in Italy, art lovers and lovers of the incredible Italian cuisine.
Proficiency tests - CELI, CILS, PLIDA
German

Germany is the largest economy in the European Union and the fourth largest in the world. The language is the second most widely used scientific language in the world and is also used in Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg.
German universities have an excellent international reputation and the country offers a large number of scholarships to study there. The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), for example, is one of the main providers of scholarships granted to Brazilian students.
Proficiency tests - DSH, TestDaf