NEW-3rd Edition(2011)-Portuguese Textbook & CD: AQUARELA Portuguese for Foreigners
This Brazilian Portuguese textbook is excellent, thorough and well structured. I have studied Portuguese and used several other textbooks, but this one is by far the most comprehensive and user-friendly. It spans an entire curriculum so that you don't need book 1, book 2, book 3 etc. It is a great text for university level and beyond classrooms, or a super individual review for those who have been exposed to some Portuguese. It includes a CD to help with pronunciation and listening skills. It is well organized and gives complete grammar explanations. Most importantly, it provides and opportunity to practice the critical language skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. This text introduces vocabulary for each lesson, provides helpful grammar exercises for each point introduced, incorporates many cultural tidbits on topics such as food, music, jokes, geography, etc. The themes in the book are very practical life skills topics like travel, finance, sports, housing, etc. There are quizzes at the end of each lesson for review and comprehension, as well as cloze (fill-in-the-blank) exercises for listening comprehension. The answer key in the back, which many language texts lack, is especially useful for those studying on their own. If trying to choose a complete text for your classroom or for self-study, you will find this book a wonderful resource! --F. DeParis (Leesburg, VA United States)This book certainly fills a void. It is intended for adults and all the information is up to date which is important. I'm sure it will need some supplementing but overall it is worth the cost! It covers a lot! I'm excited to use it in my class. --Sofia SmithBest one I found on the market, high level of grammar and proper portuguese. Excelent for the professional traveler and business student. Highly recommended over others. --Natacha Umlauf - Michigan