Portuguese for dummies
By: by Karen Keller
Edition: 2nd edition.
Series: For dummies; --For dummies
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 360
ISBN-13: 9781118399217
Subjects: Provincialisms; Spoken Portuguese; Self-instruction; English; Textbooks for foreign speakers; Portuguese language
Description: Outlines basic Portuguese grammar, and introduces useful words and expressions and simplified dialogue which can be used for conversations and travelling.
Notes: Previous ed.: 2006.

Accompanying CD includes more than 30 conversations between native Brazilians.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction -- -- Getting started.; title: You already know some Portuguese! --; title: The nitty-gritty: basic Portuguese grammar --; title: Oi! Hello! Greetings and introductions --; title: Getting your numbers, times, and measurements straight --; title: Speaking Portuguese at home -- -- Portuguese in action.; title: Getting to know you: small talk --; title: Dining out and going to the market --; title: Shopping --; title: Going out on the town --; title: Chatting about business and the economy --; title: Recreation and the outdoors -- -- Portuguese on the go.; title: Planning a trip --; title: Money, money, money --; title: Getting around: planes, buses, taxis, and more --; title: Going to sporting events --; title: O Carnaval! --; title: Me ajuda! Help! Handling emergencies -- -- The part of tens.; title: Ten ways to pick up Portuguese quickly --; title: Ten common Portuguese slang words --; title: Ten (plus one) terms that make you sound fluent.