What languages to "kinda" learn?

In your opinion, what would be a good spread of ~5 languages to have a smattering of knowledge in, and why?

A "smattering" meaning basic literacy and some simple conversational ability.

This is all just opinion, of course. We all lead different lives and have different reasons for learning.

I would go for:

English or German
Portuguese or Spanish or Italian (preferentially pt)
Arabian (or so)