Year: 2007
Author: Karen Keller
Genre: Phrase
The language of instruction is English.
Publisher: Wiley Publishing, Inc.
Series: For dummies
ISBN: 978-0-470-03750-8
Format: PDF
Number of pages: 97
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!

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