Portuguese Phrases For Dummies

Are you thinking about traveling, studying, or working inPortugal or Brazil, but you don’t know any Portuguese?Want to improve your conversation skills with thePortuguese-speaking people in your life? Portuguese Phrases forDummies is the perfect diving board for anyone looking tocommunicate 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 ofcourse, Portugal. If you want to know basic Portuguese butdon’t want a boring textbook that unloads tons of conjugationrules or long lists of words to memorize, then this quick-and-easyphrasebook will get your feet wet without overwhelming you. Thisfriendly book covers a wide array of subjects both helpful andinteresting, including:

Numbers, days of the week, measurements, and timeMaking friends and small talkEnjoying every type of mealShopping in markets and at storesCulture, leisure, and activitiesWork and transportationFinding a place to liveDealing with emergenciesSlang and colloquial termsPhrases and particles to make you sound like a local!

Knowing these fundamentals, you’ll be able to communicatewith Portuguese-speaking people and continue learning about thelanguage and culture. With hundred of useful phrases at yourfingertips, Portuguese Phrases for Dummies will give you abasic comprehension of this beautiful language and have youspeaking instantly!