Portuguese For Dummies 2nd Edition by Karen Keller ISBN 978-1118399217 1118399218
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ISBN 10: 1118399218
ISBN 13: 978-1118399217
Author: Karen Keller
The fast and easy way to learn to speak Brazilian Portuguese
Quick! What’s the most widely spoken language in South America? That’s right, Portuguese! And what’s the fastest, easiest, most enjoyable way to learn Portuguese? Portuguese for Dummies, of course! This fun, friendly guide helps you start speaking Brazilian Portuguese immediately!
Whether you’re a student, a traveler, or you work in business or government, you’ll love its practical lessons, cultural facts, and handy references—including a Portuguese-English mini-dictionary, lists of vital verbs, and more!
- Have everyday conversations in Portuguese
- Make sense of Portuguese grammar
- Use idioms and popular expressions
- Improve your pronunciation
- Grasp verb conjugations
- Get around in Portuguese-speaking countries
Portuguese For Dummies comes complete with a CD loaded with real-life dialogues that help you understand and pronounce this lovely, lyrical language with ease.
CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.
Table of contents:
Introduction
About This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Chapter 1: Say It How? Speaking Portuguese
Exploring the Roots of Portuguese
Reciting Your ABCs
Conquering Consonants
The letters C, D, G, H, J, L, M and N, Q, R, S, T, W, X
Exercising Your Jowls with Vowels
The letters A and Ã, E and Ê, I, O and Ô, U
Chapter 2: Grammar on a Diet: Just the Basics
Constructing Simple Sentences
Nouns, Adjectives, Articles, Pronouns, Verbs
The Simple Tenses: Present, Past, and Future
Conjugating the Tenses
Connecting It All Together
Making Contractions
Indirect Objects
Commands
Possessive Forms
Chapter 3: Numerical Gumbo: Counting of All Kinds
Numbers and Ordinals
Telling Time
Weekdays
Months and Dates
Currency and Prices
Banks and ATMs
Measurements
Chapter 4: Making New Friends and Enjoying Small Talk
Greetings and Farewells
Introducing Yourself
Names and Nicknames
Questions: Who, What, Where
Asking “Where Are You From?”
Describing the World: Ser and Estar
Talking About Languages
Talking About Weather
Talking About Family
Sharing Contact Information
Chapter 5: Enjoying a Drink and a Snack (or Meal!)
Meal Basics
Restaurant Etiquette
Ordering Food and Drinks
Courses: Salads, Main Dishes, BBQ, Desserts
Paying the Bill
Chapter 6: Shop ’Til You Drop
Types of Shops
Clothing and Trying Things On
Brazilian Crafts
Markets and Practical Items
Making Comparisons
Paying
Chapter 7: Making Leisure a Top Priority
Talking About Going Out
Asking About Events
Talking About Hobbies
Music and Dance
Carnaval
Art and Museums
Movies
Beach Activities and Safety
Hiking and Walking
Soccer
Love and Romance
Chapter 8: When You Gotta Work
Phone Calls
Making Calls and Understanding Speech
Talking in the Past
Work Vocabulary
Computers
Chapter 9: I Get Around: Transportation
Plane Reservations
Buses and Taxis
Renting a Car
Asking Where and Understanding Directions
Navigating Cities
Asking About Distance
Chapter 10: Finding a Place to Lay Your Weary Head
Finding a Place to Live
Hotels and Guesthouses
Making Reservations and Checking In
Talking About Sleep
Chapter 11: Dealing with Emergencies
What to Say If You’re Robbed
Asking for Help
Police Matters
Health Emergencies
Injuries and Illnesses
Legal Issues
Chapter 12: Ten Favorite Brazilian Portuguese Expressions
Que saudade!
Fala sério!
pra caramba!
Lindo maravilhoso!
É mesmo?
Um beijo! / Um abraço!
Imagina!
Pois não?
Com certeza!
Fique tranqüilo
Chapter 13: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Like a Local
Né?
Tá
Ah é?
Então
Sabe?
Meio
Ou seja / E tal
Cê (instead of Você)
Pra (instead of Para a)
Tô (instead of Estou)
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