Are you thinking about traveling, studying, or working in Portugal or Brazil, but you don't know any Portuguese? Want to improve your conversation skills with the Portuguese-speaking people in your life? "Portuguese Phrases for Dummies" is the perfect diving board for anyone looking to communicate and even become fluent in the language. As the fifth-most widely spoken language in the world, Portuguese can be heard in South America, Africa, Asia, and of course, Portugal. If you want to know basic Portuguese but don't want a boring textbook that unloads tons of conjugation rules or long lists of words to memorize, then this quick-and-easy phrasebook will get your feet wet without overwhelming you. This friendly book covers a wide array of subjects both helpful and interesting, including: Numbers, days of the week, measurements, and time Making friends and small talk Enjoying every type of meal Shopping in markets and at stores Culture, leisure, and activities Work and transportation Finding a place to live Dealing with emergencies Slang and colloquial terms Phrases and particles to make you sound like a local! Knowing these fundamentals, you'll be able to communicate with Portuguese-speaking people and continue learning about the language and culture. With hundred of useful phrases at your fingertips, "Portuguese Phrases for Dummies" will give you a basic comprehension of this beautiful language and have you speaking instantly!
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0470037504
ISBN-13
9780470037508
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57151795
Product Key Features
Author
Karen Keller
Publication Name
Portuguese Phrases for Dummies
Format
Perfect
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Type
Language Course
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
7.2in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
4.2in
Item Weight
5.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Pc5073
Copyright Date
2007
Topic
Portuguese, Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities