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
