Master essential language skills to build your confidence in basic Portuguese
Whether you are learning on your own with a textbook or taking a beginning class, Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Portuguese will support your study and build your confidence in your new language. Each bite-sized lesson of this proven guide focuses on essential vocabulary and key grammar concepts, illustrated with clear examples. You will then learn to communicate in authentic Portuguese: how to meet new people, engage in small talk, express ideas, and more.
More than 180 entertaining exercises will help you practice your new skills. And this second edition is also accompanied by flashcards and audio recordings, available via app, that will provide a new dimension and flexibility to your study.
Lonely Planet's Portuguese Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Portuguese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order a pastel de nata with confidence, ask directions to the closest beach and appreciate fado, the traditional singing of Portugal; all with your trusted travel companion.
Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation!
Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings
Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder
Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips
Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary
Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology
Meet friends with conversation starter phrases
Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides
Inside Lonely Planet's PortuguesePhrasebook and Dictionary:
Full-colour throughout
User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories
Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance, on-the-fly cues
Convenient features
5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go
10 Ways to Start a Sentence
10 Phrases to Sound like a Local
Listen For - phrases you may hear
Look For - phrases you may see on signs
Shortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases
QandA - suggested answers to questions asked
Covers
Basics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules
Practical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transport
Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather
Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions
Food - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Portuguese Phrasebook and Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture.
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.
'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times
'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
Lonely Planet's Brazilian PortuguesePhrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Brazilian Portuguese phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order feijoada, ask for directions to Carnaval in Rio and converse with locals; all with your trusted travel companion.
Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation!
Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings
Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder
Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips
Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary
Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology
Meet friends with conversation starter phrases
Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guides
Inside Lonely Planet's Brazilian PortuguesePhrasebook and Dictionary:
Full-color throughout
User-friendly layout organized by travel scenario categories
Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance, on-the-fly cues
Convenient features
5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go
10 Ways to Start a Sentence
10 Phrases to Sound like a Local
Listen For - phrases you may hear
Look For - phrases you may see on signs
Shortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrases
QandA - suggested answers to questions asked
Covers
Basics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules
Practical - travel with kids, disabled travelers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodations, directions, border crossing, transport
Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather
Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, pharmacist, dentist, symptoms, conditions
Food - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredients
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Brazilian PortuguesePhrasebook and Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travelers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture.
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.
'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' New York Times
'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
Reading in Portuguese is perhaps the most effective way to build up your vocabulary. With our book Portuguese Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Learners, you can practice reading while working on your Portuguese vocabulary and grammar skills.
If you want to learn the Portuguese language without any previous knowledge, then keep reading...
Are you...
Or do you...
If your answer to these questions is yes, then this book is here to help.
Learning a new language is such an amazing tool that allows people from different parts of the world to connect more easily.
That leads, more importantly, to deeper and more meaningful connections as well.
In the case of the Portuguese language, several countries have it as the official language, making it the sixth most spoken idiom on Earth, with 170 million speakers worldwide.
This means that learning it grants you the possibility of making friends or finding job opportunities in the most obscure places you can imagine.
This book is divided into three parts:
You'll also find many fun quizzes throughout the book that will allow you to practice your skills.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab this book now, and start learning Portuguese today
The all-in-one resource to sharpen your Portuguese verb and grammar skills
In addition to providing essential concepts regarding verbs and grammar, this new edition of thePortuguese Verbs & Essentials of Grammar includes a brand-new feature: an index of the 300 mostpopular verbs, which can be cross-referenced with the numerous verb tables appearing throughoutthe book. This all-in-one language tutorial contains lotsof examples employing contemporary language to give you a taste of real-life situations.Each unit focuses on a single verbal or grammatical concept, providing concise yet comprehensiveexplanations.
Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering adventure through the flavors of Portugal with Sabor e Baking: A Bilingual Portuguese-English Cookbook!
Indulge in the sweet sensations of Pastel de Nata, Bolo de Mel, and so much more as you discover the delectable world of Portuguese cakes. This bilingual cookbook is your ticket to mastering the art of baking while expanding your Portuguese language skills.
With each recipe presented in both Portuguese and English, you'll not only learn the secrets behind these traditional treats but also immerse yourself in the language and culture of Portugal. From the moment you open the book, you'll be greeted by the tantalizing aromas of cinnamon, vanilla, and citrus that waft from the pages.
Whether you're a passionate home baker or a Portuguese language enthusiast looking to add a flavorful twist to your learning journey, Sabor e Baking has something for everyone. From classic favorites to exciting new creations, these recipes will transport you to the charming cafes of Lisbon and the bustling markets of Porto.
So gather your mixing bowls, don your apron, and get ready to embark on a delicious adventure!
Bom apetite!