The Language Lover S Guide To Learning Portuguese

This book is a study companion written in plain English, which explains the things that you need to know to be successful in learning Portuguese. No prior grammatical knowledge is assumed, and technical terms are explained clearly and progressively. Exercises are provided to help you consolidate what you have learned and build your Portuguese vocabulary. Although the main focus is on European Portuguese, Brazilian alternatives are also given. Among the many things covered in this book: How do you pronounce words in Portuguese? What do all those funny little squiggles mean? What exactly are verbs, adjectives, prepositions, and pronouns? How do you know when to use 'ser' and when to use 'estar'? How do you use the personal infinitive? How does the subjunctive work? If you don't know your diacritic from your diphthong, you've come to the right place!

If you would like a faster approach to learning the Portuguese language compared to more traditional methods, then keep reading... Two manuscripts in one book: Portuguese for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide for Learning the Portuguese Language Fast Mastering Portuguese Words: Increase Your Vocabulary with Over 3,000 Portuguese Words in Context Are you quite busy and in need of a precise, but thorough, resource to learn Portuguese? Are you traveling to or working in a Portuguese-speaking country? Do you want to connect with people, while keeping your personality when speaking Portuguese, instead of just learning how to "tourist-talk"? Do you want to learn phrases that you can use to navigate social situations and help you make friends and new connections? If your answer to these questions is "yes," then this book is here to help. Learning a new language is such an amazing tool that allows people from different parts of the world to connect more easily. That leads, more importantly, to deeper and more meaningful connections as well. In the case of the Portuguese language, several countries have it as the official language, making it the sixth most spoken idiom on Earth, with 170 million speakers worldwide. This means that learning it grants you the possibility of making friends or finding job opportunities in the most obscure places you can imagine. Part one of this book is divided into three parts: The Very Basics Grammar Conversation You'll also find many fun quizzes throughout the book that will allow you to practice your skills. Part two of this book will present you with over 3,000 Portuguese words, which are the most frequently used in Portuguese. But instead of making a plain list, the words will be allocated to different categories so that it is easier to organize them in your mind, as they are taught within a specific group of words. Each word will also be used in a sentence and then translated into English to make sure it is well understood. So if you want to learn Portuguese fast, then scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Are you sick and tired of not being able to learn Portuguese fast? Have you tried endless other ways of learning Portuguese but nothing seems to stick? Do you finally want to say goodbye to your tendency to 'forget most of what you've studied' and discover something which works for you?

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • For anyone who wants to learn a foreign language, this is the method that will finally make the words stick. “A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide to learning new languages.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar Zero At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. Starting with pronunciation, you’ll learn how to rewire your ears and turn foreign sounds into familiar sounds. You’ll retrain your tongue to produce those sounds accurately, using tricks from opera singers and actors. Next, you’ll begin to tackle words, and connect sounds and spellings to imagery rather than translations, which will enable you to think in a foreign language. And with the help of sophisticated spaced-repetition techniques, you’ll be able to memorize hundreds of words a month in minutes every day. This is brain hacking at its most exciting, taking what we know about neuroscience and linguistics and using it to create the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn a foreign language in the spare minutes of your day.

If you want to learn the Portuguese language without any previous knowledge, then keep reading... Are you...? quite busy and in need of a precise, but thorough, resource to learn Portuguese? traveling to or working in a Portuguese-speaking country? Or do you... want to connect with people, while keeping your personality when speaking Portuguese, instead of just learning how to "tourist-talk"? want to learn phrases that you can use to navigate social situations and help you make friends and new connections? If your answer to these questions is "yes," then this book is here to help. Learning a new language is such an amazing tool that allows people from different parts of the world to connect more easily. That leads, more importantly, to deeper and more meaningful connections as well. In the case of the Portuguese language, several countries have it as the official language, making it the sixth most spoken idiom on Earth, with 170 million speakers worldwide. This means that learning it grants you the possibility of making friends or finding job opportunities in the most obscure places you can imagine. This book is divided into three parts: The Very Basics Grammar Conversation You'll also find many fun quizzes throughout the book that will allow you to practice your skills. So, what are you waiting for? Grab this book now, and start learning Portuguese today!

Are you ready to embark on a language-learning journey? Look no further! "Portuguese Language for Foreigners: The Complete Beginner's Guide to Learning Portuguese and Traveling in Portugal as Presented by the World's Best Universities" is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to learn Portuguese and immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of Portugal. With the expertise of the world's top universities, this book provides a comprehensive compilation of texts, exercises, and valuable resources used to teach Portuguese to foreigners. Whether you prefer independent learning or want to study with a partner, this guide offers the most effective methods to help you master the Portuguese language. It's also a valuable manual for Portuguese language teachers and lecturers, providing them with the tools they need to create engaging and dynamic lessons. What sets this book apart is the author's extensive experience teaching Portuguese to foreign students, including establishing Portuguese departments in prominent Chinese universities. Through collaborations with esteemed institutions like the Universities of Guangdong, Harbin, Jilin, and Shanghai, the author has gained invaluable insights into language learning. With this knowledge, they have meticulously researched existing resources in the market to create a manual that guarantees faster, better, and more motivating results. As a lecturer, the author has been recognized as one of the most efficient language teachers in China. They have been recommended by the Portuguese Embassy as one of their best lecturers ever. Their students have even won numerous national awards for their exceptional speech, translation, interpretation, and writing skills. Impressively, many of these students have achieved fluency in Portuguese within just one month. The impact of this book is undeniable. Former students have gone on to become successful managers, entrepreneurs, translators, and interpreters in various renowned companies worldwide. They have found opportunities in countries such as Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Spain, Saudi Arabia, China, England, and the USA. This immersive guide to learning Portuguese is not just about acquiring language proficiency. It's an invitation to explore the rich and diverse Portuguese-speaking world. Whether you're planning a trip to Portugal, want to connect with Portuguese-speaking communities, or simply have a passion for language learning, "Portuguese Language for Foreigners" is your gateway to rewarding experiences and endless possibilities. Ready to embark on your language-learning journey? Buy "Portuguese Language for Foreigners" now and unleash your linguistic potential!

This book contains 24 chapters on the essentials of Portuguese language, the sixth most widely spoken language in the world. It is designed to provide a complete and compact learning material for travellers, professionals, business owners, and language enthusiasts who need to learn and speak the language in a week's time. It targets the fundamentals of grammar and communication to help self-learners form sentences, develop a good vocabulary, and speak with ease and confidence. It provides a comprehensive reference for important terms and phrases that you can use right away to communicate and start a conversation in Portuguese. While it is focused on Brazilian Portuguese, which is spoken, by about 90% of Portuguese speakers, it is also an invaluable reference for learning European Portuguese and other variants of the language. It may not be evident at first, but a better understanding of Portuguese will ensure that you have more time exploring and enjoying the best that the country has to offer: tourist attractions, arts and entertainment activities, and the local cuisine to name a few (and Portuguese-speaking countries are often highly known for such). But what if you are due to travel anytime soon? Is it still possible to master at least the basics of the Portuguese language if you're given only a few days to do so? Fortunately, it is possible, and this book will help you do just that. This book features not only basic Portuguese grammar rules but also easy-to-understand guides on how the language can best be used in situations including but not limited to the following: Greeting other people and introducing yourself, specifically the proper way of doing so Getting around and exploring (e.g. asking for directions, telling the time) Ordering food at restaurants Shopping And more! And the best part is, with the help of this book, you will learn to master all that and more!