A comprehensive and easily accessible guide to the Portuguese language and way of life which will appeal to students of Portuguese, travellers and anyone who wants to know more about the country, its history and its inhabitants. The book features valuable practical information about Portuguese customs. Each chapter contains a "taking it further" section and language tips on how to write or talk about each topic.

Portuguese Language Life and Culture (Teach Yourself Languages)

Sue Tyson-Ward

Teach Yourself Books

This is an essential accessory for travellers of all ages. The main section of the book consists of phrases and sentences organised in a way which will make it easy for you to select the items which will say what you want to say. The pronunciation guide at the start of the book will help you get the general rules and all the words in the book have an anglicised version to help you with the specifics. There are useful everyday phrases which you can use in a variety of situations, followed by sections which give you all the vocabulary you might need in particular circumstances, such as accommodation, eating and drinking and getting around. Throughout there are useful tips for the traveller, to help you get the most out of your trip. Finally, there is an alphabetical dictionary, so you can look up words quickly, as and when the need arises.

Teach Yourself Portuguese Phrasebook (Teach Yourself Phrasebooks)

Teach Yourself World Cultures: Portugal

"Teach Yourself Beginner's Portuguese" is the right course for you if you really want to learn Portuguese but are daunted by the prospect of complicated grammar, classes and coursebooks. This book starts right from the beginning and explains everything in simple English. There are hints throughout to make learning easy and you can learn at your own pace with plenty of practice of each new point. It is a friendly introduction to the language which will help you to understand and speak Portuguese sufficiently well to function effectively in basic everyday situations. The course will also offer you an insight into Portuguese culture. The book is divided into two main parts. Units 1-10 introduce you to the basic structures and grammatical points you'll need in everyday situations. Units 11-19 give you the opportunity to put into practice and consolidate the language you have learnt in the first ten units. They deal with everyday situations such as shopping, eating and travelling. There is a special section on pronunciation at the beginning of the book to get you started and a checklist at the end of the first ten units so that you can check your progress and review any areas of difficulty. New language is introduced through short dialogues and texts which are also on the accompanying recording and there are plenty of exercises to practise each new point as it is introduced. This new edition has been completely updated to reflect changes such as the introduction of the euro and the accompanying recording is now available on CD. By the end of the course you'll be able to communicate in a wide range of real-life situations and have all the practical information you need to enjoy your next trip to Portugal. The accompanying recording is available separately or in a pack with the book. The leader in self-learning with more than 300 titles, covering all subjects. Be where you want to be with Teach Yourself.

Beginner's Portuguese

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Teach Yourself

Teach Yourself Brazilian Portuguese is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Brazilian Portuguese with confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge for a holiday or business trip. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 18 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations to using the telephone and talking about the past. Teach Yourself Brazilian Portuguese follows the journey of Sylvia Peters on a 6-month trip to Brazil, as she endeavours to make social, cultural and business links for future exchange. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced, and tips throughout to help with pronunciation and grammar. Two revision units help the learner to check their progress halfway through and at the end of the course. Cultural information sections give useful advice and information for anyone planning a trip to Brazil. The new edition retains the tried-and-tested structure of the lessons but has been updated with a new page design. Several new features have been added including: - an English-Portuguese vocabulary to go alongside the existing Portuguese-English vocabulary - a glossary of grammatical terms - a 'taking it further' section to direct learners to further sources of real Brazilian Portuguese The page design has been improved and section headings given in English to make the course easier to use for the self-access learner. The CD is available in a pack with the book (978 0 340 91242 3). The book is also available separately (978 0 340 86032 8).

Teach Yourself Brazilian Portuguese (Teach Yourself Complete Courses)

Teach Yourself Beginner's Portuguese

Teach Yourself Beginner's Portuguese (Teach Yourself Beginner's Languages)

Functional and fun, this course offers full pronunciation guides, grammar summaries, dialogues, cultural notes, vocabulary charts, and irregular verb tables.

Brazilian Portuguese: A Complete Course for Beginners (Teach Yourself; Book only)

McGraw/Hill Contemporary

Book by Tyson-Ward, Sue, Kalra, Surjit Singh, Purewal, Navtej Kaur

Teach Yourself Panjabi Complete Course (Teach Yourself)

Navtej Kaur Purewal

Jurjit Singh Kalra

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Sue Tyson-Ward has written a friendly introduction to Portuguese that's easy to work through. Divided into two parts, the book teaches basic grammar with dialogues, explanations, and vocabulary; then practice exercises deal with challenging, real-life situations. Everything is explained in simple English. There are hints throughout to make learning the language easy, and what you learn is applicable from the start.

Beginner's Portuguese : An Easy Introduction (Teach Yourself)

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