Title: Portuguese Phrases For Dummies (For Dummies
Description: 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!
Subjects: Foreign Language Study, Nonfiction, Portuguese language, conversation and phrase books