Synopses & Reviews
Teach Yourself takes the pain out of picking up the Portuguese language
Get Started in Portuguese requires no prior experience in the language and gives you the opportunity to study at a reasonable, steady pace. This course makes the process nearly painless--it is written in a friendly and supportive tone, and the structure offers you plenty of opportunities for self-practice. You are in control of your learning experience, so you never feel overwhelmed or rushed.
This practical course introduces the new language without inundating you and includes dialogues and exercises, a helpful pronunciation section, manageable lists of practical vocabulary, a glossary of grammar terms, and more.
Features: Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience Tests in the book to keep track of your progress
About the Author
Sue Tyson-Ward is currently a part-time lecturer in Spanish and Portuguese at Lancaster Adult College and Chair of ALL Spanish and Portuguese Committee. She has extensive experience of teaching, examining and writing, and has worked as a consultant for BBC television.
Table of Contents
About the course / Pronunciation guide / 1 Pleased to meet you / 2 Where are you from? / 3 Where do you live? / 4 The family / 5 Personal tastes / 6 At home / 7 Daily life / 8 Free time / 9 The holidays / 10 Transport / 11 Travelling / 12 In town / 13 Going shopping / 14 Eating out / 15 Feeling ill / 16 Travelling by car / 17 Accommodation / 18 Camping / 19 Distractions / 20 Finally… / Key to the exercises / A summary of grammar / Portuguese-English vocabulary / English-Portuguese vocabulary / Numbers / Taking it further / Grammar index