Download or read book Beginner Portuguese First Semester written by Jordano Quaglia and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2017-02-02 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive first-semester program, easy to follow by instructors and students. It contains bilingual explanations, both easy for Brazilian and Continental Portuguese.
Download or read book The Language Lover s Guide to Learning Portuguese written by Russell Walker and published by Aberto Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Basic Portuguese written by Cristina Sousa and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-11-13 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Portuguese: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume. Twenty units cover the core material which students can expect to encounter in their first year of learning Portuguese. Grammar points are followed by examples and exercises which allow students to reinforce and consolidate their learning. Clearly presented and user-friendly, Basic Portuguese provides readers with a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of Portuguese grammar.
Download or read book The Loom of Language written by Frederick Bodmer and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1985 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is an informative introduction to language: its origins in the past, its growth through history, and its present use for communication between peoples. It is at the same time a history of language, a guide to foreign tongues, and a method for learning them. It shows, through basic vocabularies, family resemblances of languages -- Teutonic, Romance, Greek -- helpful tricks of translation, key combinations of roots and phonetic patterns. It presents by common-sense methods the most helpful approach to the mastery of many languages; it condenses vocabulary to a minimum of essential words; it simplifies grammar in an entirely new way; and it teaches a language as it is actually used in everyday life.
Download or read book Learn Portuguese Lesson Pack Your First 350 Words Phrases Beginners written by Innovative Language Learning, LLC and published by Innovative Language Learning. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to speak Portuguese? Simple. You’ll need to know more words and phrases. But where do you start if you’re a beginner? Start with Learn Portuguese Lesson Pack: Your First 350+ Words & Phrases - Beginners. This is a brand new way to learn 350+ must-know words and phrases tailored specifically for beginners like you. Unlike other Portuguese learning resources… You’re not memorizing word lists. You’re not drilling flashcards. And you’re not reading walls of text. Learn Portuguese Lesson Pack: Your First 350+ Words & Phrases - Beginners is a collection of visual lessons separated by topic. You’ll be amazed how quickly you learn Portuguese when you tap into the power of visual learning. How does it work? As you go through the lessons, the words and the detailed images and illustrations… The words and phrases will stick better because your brain associates them with the accompanying illustrations. You can also print and use it as physical study material. By the end, you’ll know over 350+ Portuguese words and phrases across over 10 topics: travel, food, talking about family, asking for directions, asking questions, and much more. In other words, you’ll learn and speak way more Portuguese. So, get Learn Portuguese Lesson Pack: Your First 350+ Words & Phrases - Beginners and start speaking Portuguese today. About Learn Portuguese Lesson Pack: Your First 350+ Words & Phrases - Beginners: - 20+ pages in total - 200 words & 150 sentences - Designed for Absolute Beginners - PDF format — can be printed or used on any device
Download or read book Portuguese Short Stories For Beginners Vol 1 written by Mobile Library and published by Mobile Library. This book was released on 2018-12-24 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olá ! Hello! Do you understand this first Portuguese word? Yes, you do! Why? Because it was presented to you using a new technique that is making learning languages easier than ever – the Bilingual Reading. We created this book using this technique so that you can learn Portuguese vocabulary in a fast and fun way and whenever you want. How does this work? It is simple: Bilingual Reading works by reading two versions of the same book or text at once. One version will be on the language you want to learn (in this case we will help you to learn Portuguese vocabulary) and the other version will be in your native language or some other language you are comfortable with – here we will use English. Using this method, you will quickly start to learn Portuguese for foreigners from basics and learn Portuguese language easy by accumulating vocabulary. Learning Portuguese language books (in Portuguese English dual language format) is a process that will soon allow you to read texts that are more complex without having to spend hours and hours looking for every word meaning on a dictionary! In order to make it easier for you the Portuguese learn step by step, we made this Portuguese short stories for beginners book. It includes 12 Portuguese short stories for beginners written using straightforward grammar to facilitate the work of all that are interested in Portuguese language courses or just in reading some simple Portuguese books. This simple stories makes this book a great tool in Portuguese for foreigners of all ages.Using Portuguese English parallel text, this book will increase your bilingual reading comprehension skills and maximize the time you invest in reading thanks to the Portuguese translation. The book is organized as a Portuguese phrase book learning tool: you can start by reading each paragraph of each story in the two languages (in Portuguese English parallel text), then move to read the full story in each language, rereading to consolidate the Portuguese literature fundamentals whenever is necessary. This way you will feel the progress of Portuguese language learning when moving from story to story and see your Portuguese vocabulary grow as your bilingual reading comprehension increases. Let’s Start?
Download or read book Learn Portuguese Level 4 Beginner written by Innovative Language Learning and published by Innovative Language Learning. This book was released on with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interactive. Effective. And FUN! Start speaking Portuguese in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Learn Portuguese - Level 4: Beginner, a completely new way to learn Portuguese with ease! Learn Portuguese - Level 4: Beginner will arm you with Portuguese and cultural insight to utterly shock and amaze your Brazilian friends and family, teachers, and colleagues. What you get in Learn Portuguese - Level 4: Beginner: - 130+ pages of Portuguese learning material - 25 Portuguese lessons: dialog transcripts with translation, vocabulary, sample sentences and a grammar section - 25 Audio Lesson Tracks - 25 Audio Review Tracks - 25 Audio Dialog Tracks This book is the most powerful way to learn Portuguese. Guaranteed. You get the two most powerful components of our language learning system: the audio lessons and lesson notes. Why are the audio lessons so effective? - powerful and to the point - syllable-by-syllable breakdown of each word and phrase so that you can say every word and phrase instantly - repeat after the professional teacher to practice proper pronunciation - cultural insight and insider-only tips from our teachers in each lesson - fun and relaxed approach to learning - effortlessly learn from bi-lingual and bi-cultural hosts as they guide you through the pitfalls and pleasures of Brazil and Portuguese. Why are the lesson notes so effective? - improve listening comprehension and reading comprehension by reading the dialog transcript while listening to the conversation - grasp the exact meaning of phrases and expressions with natural translations - expand your word and phrase usage with the expansion section - master and learn to use Portuguese grammar with the grammar section Discover or rediscover how fun learning a language can be with the future of language learning, and start speaking Portuguese instantly!
Download or read book Portuguese Language for Foreigners written by Neil Mars and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a compilation of texts, exercises, and a vast amount resources as used in the best universities to teach Portuguese to Foreigners. It includes the most effective methods to learn the Portuguese Language, either alone or with the help of a partner. It's also an excellent manual to help Portuguese Language Teachers and Lecturers in the Classroom.This book is based on an extensive experience teaching Portuguese to foreign students, creating the first Portuguese Departments for several Chinese Universities, and most importantly, based on the insights acquired through cooperations with the Universities of Guangdong, Harbin, Jilin and Shanghai, in China.During these years, the author researched everything that exists in the market to teach the Portuguese Language, and that's why he knows that you won't ever find a manual for the teaching of the Portuguese Language that can guarantee you faster and better results, but also more motivating and interesting than what is presented here.Moreover, during his experience as a lecturer, the author was considered one of the most efficient Language Teachers in China, recommended by the Portuguese Embassy as one of their best lecturers ever, and his students were known for winning multiple national awards related to speech, translation, interpretation and writing competitions, and also known for being the fastest at language learning. Many of them became fluent Portuguese speakers in just one month.Today, these formers students are managers, entrepreneurs, translators, interpreters, and employees of some of the best and most popular companies around the world, including futebol teams, and in countries as diversified as Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Spain, Saudi Arabia, China, England and the USA, among many others.
Download or read book Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners written by Olly Richards and published by John Murray. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult learners of Brazilian Portuguese. Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners has been written especially for students from high-beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary - Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently - Realistic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability - Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way - Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding - Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter - Full plot summary - A bilingual word list - Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners will make learning Brazilian Portuguese easy and enjoyable.
Download or read book Portuguese Language for Foreigners written by Neil Mars and published by 22 Lions. This book was released on with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Complete Portuguese Beginner to Intermediate Course written by Manuela Cook and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2011-12-02 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding double CD. - You can purchase the print book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9781444107685) - The double CD is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444107692) Do you want to be able to speak, read and write Portuguese confidently? This best-selling course from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning - teaches both European and Brazilian Portuguese through real-life situations that make grammar and vocabulary easy and memorable. Learning is fast and fun with an easy-to-read page design and complete audio support (available separately - MP3 compatible). Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Portugal. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. The course is available as a book (9781444107678), as a pack comprising the book and double CD (9781444107685) and as a double CD (9781444107692).
Download or read book Ponto de Encontro written by Clemence de Jouet-Pastre and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2012-11-07 with total page 651 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Portuguese language — the way you want to teach it Ponto de Encontro is the first Portuguese language textbook that allows the instructor to choose to teach either Brazilian or European Portuguese. The 2nd Edition of this best-selling text is completely updated to reflect the 1990 Acordo Ortográfico (spelling reform), ensuring students learn how to accurately read and write in Portuguese today. Also available with MyLab Portuguese MyLab™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Portuguese does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Portuguese, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the text and MyLab, search for: 0205876625 / 9780205876624 Ponto de Encontro: Portuguese as a World Language, 2/e Plus MyLab Portuguese with eText multi semester -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205782760 / 9780205782765 Ponto de Encontro: Portuguese as a World Language, 2/e 0205049044 / 9780205049042 MyLab Portuguese with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Ponto de Encontro: Portuguese as a World Language, 2/e (multi semester Access)
Download or read book Catalogue written by George Washington University and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book First Brazilian Grammar written by Edwin Bucher Williams and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar Workbook written by John Whitlam and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar Workbook is an innovative book of exercises and language tasks for all learners of Brazilian Portuguese, ideal for use alongside the Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar or as an independent resource. The book is divided into two sections. Part A provides exercises based on essential grammatical structures whilst Part B practises everyday functions, including making social contact, asking questions and expressing needs. This third edition offers a greater variety of exercises, including exercises designed to practice concepts introduced in the "Notes for Spanish Speakers" sections of the Grammar. Exercises from the second edition have also been revised and expanded upon and a comprehensive answer key at the back of the book enables you to check on your progress. The Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar Workbook is ideal for all learners who have a basic knowledge of Brazilian Portuguese, including undergraduates taking Brazilian Portuguese as a major or minor part of their studies, as well as intermediate and advanced school, adult education and self-study students.
Download or read book Ponto de Encontro written by Clemence M. C. Jouet-Pastre and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2012-06-14 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Contemporary Portuguese Language - The Way You Want To Teach It Ponto de Encontro is the first Portuguese language textbook that allows the instructor to choose to teach either Brazilian or European Portuguese. The Second Edition of this best-selling text is completely updated to reflect the 1990 Acordo Ortográfico (spelling reform), ensuring students learn how to accurately read and write in Portuguese today. Teaching & Learning Experience Balanced, Communicative Approach -- Students learn to communicate effectively in spoken and written Portuguese through a variety of guided and open ended activities. Ponto integrates cultural information and promotes exchange at every stage of instruction. Connect with Culture - Offers learners a rich variety of insights into cultural, social and political realities of the entire Portuguese-speaking world. Explore Grammar - Grammatical structures are presented as a means to effective communication. Build Vocabulary - Tight integration of vocabulary and grammar presentation and exercises reinforce the focus on usage and real-life situations. Develop Skills - Extensive culture-based sections create authentic and meaningful environments for skill-development in each area: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Personalize Learning -- MyLanguageLabs' proven results are now available for elementary Portuguese courses! MyPortugueseLab will be available for fall 2012 courses. 0205981127 / 9780205981120 Ponto de Encontro: Portuguese as a World Language Plus MyPortugueseLab with eText multi semester -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205782760 / 9780205782765 Ponto de Encontro: Portuguese as a World Language 0205978541 / 9780205978540 MyPortugueseLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Ponto de Encontro: Portuguese as a World Language (multi-semester access)
Download or read book Get Started in Beginner s Portuguese Teach Yourself written by Sue Tyson-Ward and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2012-03-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding audio support which is sold separately (ISBN: 9781444105544) (copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products) Are you looking for a course in Portuguese written for the absolute beginner who has no experience of learning a foreign language? Get Started in Portuguese will give you the confidence to communicate in Portuguese. Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The emphasis of the course is placed on communication, rather than grammar, and all the teaching is in English, so that you will quickly and effortlessly get started in Portuguese. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages: can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Portugal. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
