The fast and easy way to learn to speak Brazilian Portuguese
Quick! What’s the most widely spoken language in South America? That’s right, Portuguese! And what’s the fastest, easiest, most enjoyable way to learn Portuguese? Portuguese For Dummies 2nd Edition, of course! This fun, friendly guide helps you start speaking Brazilian Portuguese immediately!
Whether you’re a student, a traveler, or you work in business or government, you’ll love its practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references—including a Portuguese-English mini-dictionary, lists of vital verbs, and more!
Have everyday conversations in Portuguese
Make sense of Portuguese grammar
Use idioms and popular expressions
Improve your pronunciation
Grasp verb conjugations
Get around in Portuguese-speaking countries
Portuguese For Dummies 2nd Edition comes complete with a CD loaded with real-life dialogues that help you understand and pronounce this lovely, lyrical language with ease.
CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.
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From the Inside Flap
Learn to:
Have everyday conversations in Portuguese
Make sense of Portuguese grammar
Properly use idioms and expressions
Speak Portuguese in almost any situation
Real-life conversations included on the bonus CD
Learn to speak Brazilian Portuguese the fast and easy way
This hands-on, friendly guide helps you start speaking Brazilian Portuguese today! Whether you’re a student, traveler, business person, government employee, or just interested in this beautiful language, you’ll find practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references here including real-world dialogues, a Portuguese-English mini dictionary, lists of verbs, and more!
Portuguese 101 learn to recite the Portuguese alphabet, get a crash course on Portuguese grammar, and start using some basic Portuguese expressions
Get going hone your small-talk skills with Portuguese words and phrases you can use when asking about the weather, finding out what people like to do, and making plans
Take it to the streets take your Portuguese on the road and discover how to plan a trip, make arrangements for a place to stay, discuss transportation, ask for directions, order a meal, and handle emergencies while you’re away
It’s easy as um, dois, tr?s discover ten quick ways to pick up Portuguese quickly, ten common Portuguese slang expressions, and ten terms that can make you sound fluent
Audio CD Included
More than 30 real-life conversations between native Brazilians give you a chance to practice as you learn.
Please see the Appendix for complete details and system requirements.
Open the book and find:
How to pronounce the Portuguese alphabet
Portuguese grammar basics and essentials
Tips on forming sentences in Portuguese
The lowdown on Portuguese numbers, times, and measurements
Portuguese phrases and words used in everyday situations
Cultural conventions in Brazil
Ten phrases that make you sound fluent in Portuguese
From the Back Cover
Learn to:
Have everyday conversations in Portuguese
Make sense of Portuguese grammar
Properly use idioms and expressions
Speak Portuguese in almost any situation
Real-life conversations included on the bonus CD
Learn to speak Brazilian Portuguese the fast and easy way
This hands-on, friendly guide helps you start speaking Brazilian Portuguese today! Whether you’re a student, traveler, business person, government employee, or just interested in this beautiful language, you’ll find practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references here including real-world dialogues, a Portuguese-English mini dictionary, lists of verbs, and more!
Portuguese 101 learn to recite the Portuguese alphabet, get a crash course on Portuguese grammar, and start using some basic Portuguese expressions
Get going hone your small-talk skills with Portuguese words and phrases you can use when asking about the weather, finding out what people like to do, and making plans
Take it to the streets take your Portuguese on the road and discover how to plan a trip, make arrangements for a place to stay, discuss transportation, ask for directions, order a meal, and handle emergencies while you’re away
It’s easy as um, dois, tr?s discover ten quick ways to pick up Portuguese quickly, ten common Portuguese slang expressions, and ten terms that can make you sound fluent
Audio CD Included
More than 30 real-life conversations between native Brazilians give you a chance to practice as you learn.
Please see the Appendix for complete details and system requirements.
Open the book and find:
How to pronounce the Portuguese alphabet
Portuguese grammar basics and essentials
Tips on forming sentences in Portuguese
The lowdown on Portuguese numbers, times, and measurements
Portuguese phrases and words used in everyday situations
Cultural conventions in Brazil
Ten phrases that make you sound fluent in Portuguese
About the Author
Karen Keller spent three years as a reporter in Brazil and traveled extensively throughout the country. She’s fluent in Portuguese and has worked as an online foreign language instructor.
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