Book description
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.
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.
