LIVE ONLINE LANGUAGE CLASSES IN PORTLAND

LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE IN PORTLAND

Portland is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine and the seat of Cumberland County. Portland’s population was 66,215 as of 2019. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, the 105th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Portland’s economy relies mostly on the service sector and tourism. The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife.Portland has become Maine’s economic capital because it has Maine’s largest port, largest population, and is close to Boston (105 miles to the south). Over the years, the local economy has shifted from fishing, manufacturing, and agriculture towards a more service-based economy. This city has become an increasingly popular destination for tourists from all over the world, particularly in the summer months. According to the Maine Office of Tourism, in 2014 the Greater Portland/Casco Bay region was the primary region of visitation for 14% of the State’s 37.9 million overnight and day visitors, or an estimated 5.3 million people.In short, Portland’s population is diversifying. Since 2000, the number of foreign born residents has nearly doubled (from 4,895 in 2000 to a current estimate of 8,767). An estimated 11% of Portland residents are now foreign born. From visiting to staying indefinitely, learning a language in Portland is a great way to connect to people from all over the world.