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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, 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! You’ll discover how to:
- Have everyday conversations in Portuguese
- Make sense of Portuguese grammar
- Use idioms and popular expressions
- Improve your pronunciation
- Get a handle on verb conjugations
- Get around in Portuguese-speaking countries
Portuguese for Dummies comes complete with a CD loaded with real-life “Talkin’ the Talk” dialogues that help you understand and pronounce this lovely, lyrical language. With this easy, low-pressure approach you’ll be jabbering away in Portuguese in no time.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Synopsis
Includes tips on using idioms and popular expressionsYour fun and friendly guide to Brazilian Portuguese
This unintimidating guide will help you start speaking Brazilian Portuguese — beginning today! Whether you're a student, a traveler, or you work in business or government, you'll find it's packed with practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references — including a Portuguese-English mini-dictionary, lists of vital verbs, and more!
Discover how to
- Have everyday conversations in Portuguese
- Make sense of Portuguese grammar
- Improve your pronunciation
- Get a handle on verb conjugations
- Get around in Portuguese-speaking countries
Synopsis
Includes tips on using idioms and popular expressions
Your fun and friendly guide to Brazilian Portuguese
This unintimidating guide will help you start speaking Brazilian Portuguese -- beginning today! Whether you're a student, a traveler, or you work in business or government, you'll find it's packed with practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references -- including a Portuguese-English mini-dictionary, lists of vital verbs, and more!
Discover how to Have everyday conversations in Portuguese Make sense of Portuguese grammar Improve your pronunciation Get a handle on verb conjugations Get around in Portuguese-speaking countries
Synopsis
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
About the Author
Karen Keller is a journalist who lived and worked in São Paulo, Brazil, for three years. Before moving to Brazil, the California native taught Spanish at a New York City–based foreign language education Web site. Keller is also a published travel guide writer. She currently lives in New Jersey, where she is a local newspaper reporter.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started 7
Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little Portuguese! 9
Chapter 2: The Nitty-Gritty: Basic Portuguese Grammar and Numbers 23
Chapter 3: Oi! Hello! Greetings and Introductions 39
Part II: Portuguese in Action 59
Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 61
Chapter 5: Dining Out and Going to Market 77
Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy 99
Chapter 7: At the Beach 113
Chapter 8: Going Out on the Town 127
Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone 145
Chapter 10: At the Office and around the House 161
Part III: Portuguese on the Go 173
Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money 175
Chapter 12: Onde Fica? (Where Is It?) Asking for Directions 185
Chapter 13: Staying at a Hotel or Guesthouse 201
Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Buses, Taxis, and More 213
Chapter 15: Planning a Trip 231
Chapter 16: Me Ajuda! Help! Handling Emergencies 247
Chapter 17: O Carnaval! 267
Part IV: The Part of Tens 285
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Get a Quick Handle on Brazilian Portuguese 287
Chapter 19: Ten Favorite Brazilian Portuguese Expressions 293
Chapter 20: Eleven Common Portuguese Slang Words 297
Chapter 21: Eleven Terms That Make You Sound Fluent in Brazilian Portuguese 301
Part V: Appendixes 305
Appendix A: Verb Tables 307
Appendix B: Mini-Dictionary 315
Appendix C: Answer Key 327
Appendix D: On the CD 331
Appendix E: Where in the World Is Portuguese Spoken? 333
Index 337