Imagine a family doctor in Florida who runs a small telemedicine practice. Many people in her area speak Brazilian Portuguese, and few local doctors do. Some patients travel a long way for care in their own language, or rely on relatives to translate.
For a doctor like this, learning Portuguese is about trust as much as vocabulary. A tutor could focus on what she uses every day, like taking a history, describing symptoms and explaining medication, so patients can tell her what is wrong in their own words.
Being able to speak with patients in their first language can make appointments clearer and help people feel heard. For a practice like hers, it could also mean being able to welcome patients she could not easily serve before.