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Author: Antônio Roberto Monteiro Simões
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292777787
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 598

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Spanish speakers can learn Brazilian Portuguese much more rapidly than any other language, and thousands of students have used Antônio Simões's text/workbook Com licença: Brazilian Portuguese for Spanish Speakers to make the transition between the two languages. Recognizing the need for a text that incorporates current cultural references and the latest language pedagogy, Simões now offers Pois não: Brazilian Portuguese Course for Spanish Speakers, with Basic Reference Grammar. Pois não contrasts Portuguese and Spanish, which accomplishes two main goals. It teaches the equivalent of one year of college Portuguese in one semester, three times a week, to Spanish speakers who also have a solid understanding of English. Additionally, the book serves as a basic reference guide to Brazilian Portuguese for the same audience. Pois não can be used by students in the classroom or by independent learners. Users of the book may focus on the drills alone, concentrate on both the explanations and drills, or use the book as a reference for consultation only. Answers to all of the exercises are included in the book. A CD containing recordings by native Brazilian speakers of dialogues that appear in the book is included.

Author: Steve Kaufmann
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1420873296
Category : Linguistics
Languages : en
Pages : 142

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The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey. It is now a cliché that the world is a smaller place. We think nothing of jumping on a plane to travel to another country or continent. The most exotic locations are now destinations for mass tourism. Small business people are dealing across frontiers and language barriers like never before. The Internet brings different languages and cultures to our finger-tips. English, the hybrid language of an island at the western extremity of Europe seems to have an unrivalled position as an international medium of communication. But historically periods of cultural and economic domination have never lasted forever. Do we not lose something by relying on the wide spread use of English rather than discovering other languages and cultures? As citizens of this shrunken world, would we not be better off if we were able to speak a few languages other than our own? The answer is obviously yes. Certainly Steve Kaufmann thinks so, and in his busy life as a diplomat and businessman he managed to learn to speak nine languages fluently and observe first hand some of the dominant cultures of Europe and Asia. Why do not more people do the same? In his book The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey, Steve offers some answers. Steve feels anyone can learn a language if they want to. He points out some of the obstacles that hold people back. Drawing on his adventures in Europe and Asia, as a student and businessman, he describes the rewards that come from knowing languages. He relates his evolution as a language learner, abroad and back in his native Canada and explains the kind of attitude that will enable others to achieve second language fluency. Many people have taken on the challenge of language learning but have been frustrated by their lack of success. This book offers detailed advice on the kind of study practices that will achieve language breakthroughs. Steve has developed a language learning system available online at: www.thelinguist.com.

Author: John Whitlam
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000790509
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 310

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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.

Author: Antônio R.M Simões
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 9780292711426
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 339

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The number of Spanish speakers in the United States has increased markedly in recent years, and this is especially true of the college population. At the same time, interest has been growing among this latter group in the study of the Portuguese language. Com licena!, a textbook for the teaching of first-year Brazilian Portuguese to college students familiar with Spanish, thus appears at a propitious time. Students with native or near-native proficiency in Spanish can learn Brazilian Portuguese much more rapidly than they would learn any other language. Antnio R. M. Simes has done extensive research on the pedagogy and theory of language, which he has linked directly to the planning and production of this textbook. The book combines such innovative and traditional approaches as constant comparison of both languages in all aspects from pronunciation to cultural components; exercises and gamelike activities to elucidate the differences between Portuguese and Spanish; and the use of Brazilian songs, popular sayings, and poems for their "sound value" as well as to illustrate Brazilian cultural values. Com licena! can be used in either regularly paced or highly intensive programs. Fred Ellison, professor of Portuguese at the University of Texas, says, "The like of Simes' book, so fresh and inviting in its approaches, has not been seen before in our field."

Author: Benny Lewis
Publisher: Teach Yourself
ISBN: 1681441047
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 263

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It's true that some people spend years studying Spanish before they finally get around to speaking the language. But here's a better idea. Skip the years of study and jump right to the speaking part. Sound crazy? No, it's language hacking. Unlike most traditional language courses that try to teach you the rules of Spanish, #LanguageHacking shows you how to learn and speak Italian through proven memory techniques, unconventional shortcuts and conversation strategies perfected by one of the world's greatest language learners, Benny Lewis, aka the Irish Polyglot. Using the language hacks -shortcuts that make learning simple - that Benny mastered while learning his 11 languages and his 'speak from the start' method, you will crack the language code and exponentially increase your language abilities so that you can get fluent faster. It's not magic. It's not a language gene. It's not something only "other people" can do. It's about being smart with how you learn, learning what's indispensable, skipping what's not, and using what you've learned to have real conversations in Spanish from day one. The Method #LanguageHacking takes a modern approach to language learning, blending the power of online social collaboration with traditional methods. It focuses on the conversations that learners need to master right away, rather than presenting language in order of difficulty like most courses. This means that you can have conversations immediately, not after years of study. Each of the 10 units culminates with a speaking 'mission' that prepares you to use the language you've learned to talk about yourself. Through the language hacker online learner community, you can share your personalized speaking 'missions' with other learners - getting and giving feedback and extending your learning beyond the pages of the book . You don't need to go abroad to learn a language any more.

Author: Russell Walker
Publisher: Aberto Publishing
ISBN: 0992959217
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 363

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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!

Author: Fernanda Ferreira
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605502545
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 320

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Brazilian Portuguese made easy--and fun! The Everything Learning Brazilian Portuguese Book makes Brazilian Portuguese a breeze to learn! Author Fernanda L. Ferreira, Ph.D., provides you with step-by-step instruction in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Learn how to: Understand Portuguese grammar Improve pronunciation Ask questions in Portuguese Have basic conversations when traveling, dining out, conducting business, and shopping Packed with dialogue examples, self-tests, and English-to-Portuguese and Portuguese-to-English dictionaries, The Everything Learning Brazilian Portuguese Book will have you speaking--and understanding--Portuguese in no time.

Author: Margarita Madrigal
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307754871
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 513

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Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you: • Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily • Convert English into Spanish in an instant • Start forming sentences after the very first lesson • Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study • Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort • Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronunciation key With original black-and-white illustration by Andy Warhol, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish will provide readers with a solid foundation upon which to build their language skills.

Author: Ma Jung
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781672222846
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 324

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This is Learn Spanish English Portuguese Speaking 10,000 sentences with useful 46 patterns.It consists of ten thousand Conversations in Spanish, English, Portuguese that are very useful.This is Common and frequently used 10,000 Phrase Book in Spanish English Portuguese language.You can dialogues and speak Spanish, English, Portuguese very well if you learn and study it.ContentsUnit 01 - I'm..., I am... - Number 1Unit 02 - I will..., I won't..., I am going to ..., Are you going to ... Number - 1007Unit 03 - I wish..., I would ..., I wouldn't ... - Number - 1154Unit 04 - I went - Number - 1264Unit 05 - Are you...? Aren't you ....? You are ..., You aren't ... - Number - 1285Unit 06 Can ... ? - Number - 1570Unit 07 - Would you ...? - Number - 1752Unit 08 - I can... I can't..., I can not ..., I could ..., I couldn't - Number - 1805Unit 09 - Is ..? Isn't... ? - Number - 2194Unit 10 - That's ... - Number - 2472Unit 11 - Let's ... - Number - 2656Unit 12 - Don't ... - Number - 2755Unit 13 - If ... - Number - 3014Unit 14 - There ..., These ... - Number - 3116Unit 15 - It's... - Number - 3561Unit 16 - I like ..., I don't like... - Number - 3976Unit 17 - I think ..., I thought ... Do you think...? - Number - 4204Unit 18 - I want ... Do you want...? - Number - 4392Unit 19 - I know ..., I don't know ..., Do you know ...? - Number - 4742Unit 20 - I need ..., You don't need to..., Do you need ...? - Number - 5057Unit 21 - Would you ...? - Number - 5169Unit 22 - I feel..., You look..., It seems like... - Number - 5268Unit 23 - Thank you ..., I really ... - Number - 5421Unit 24 - What...? - Number - 5534Unit 25 When ...? - Number - 6268Unit 26 - Where ...? - Number - 6370Unit 27 - Which ...? - Number - 6622Unit 28 - Who ... ? - Number - 6651Unit 29 - Whose ... ? - Number - 6841Unit 30 - Why ... ? - Number - 6876Unit 31 - How ... ? - Number - 7106Unit 32 - I should ..., What should ... ? - Number - 7589Unit 33 - have to ..., You had better... - Number - 7619Unit 34 - Have you ... ?, have been ... - Number - 7717Unit 35 - I was ..., I wasn't ..., I wish ... - Number - 7834Unit 36 - This is ..., This isn't ... - Number - 8046Unit 37 - I have ..., I have not ... - Number - 8295Unit 38 - I want ..., Do you want ...? - Number - 8751Unit 39 - May ... ?, You may ..., You must ... - Number - 9086Unit 40 - Do you ... ? - Number - 9253Unit 41 - Have you ... ? - Number - 9682Unit 42 - Please ... - Number - 9782Unit 43 - Are you sure... ?, I am sure..., I enjoy ..., Did you enjoy ...?, I never ... - Number - 9982Unit 44 - I hope ..., I wonder ..., It tastes ... - Number - 10031Unit 45 - Could ... ? - Number - 10079Unit 46 - I often ... - Number - 10121

Author: Mikhail Petrunin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781982953409
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 810

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Nowadays thousands of grammar books, textbooks, outlines, references and language guides of Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French are published year by year. However, all of them teach these languages separately. Here you will find a comparative grammar of the four major Romance languages together based on their grammatical and lexical similarities for you, lovers of foreign languages, to learn and compare Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French simultaneously. It is an audacious endeavor to find or create a novel way of learning to speak several languages and becoming a multilingual person. It took me over 3 years to finish the book. It consists of over 800 pages, 10 chapters covering all the grammatical aspects of these 4 languages. It includes over 1000 examples, 500 easy-to-follow charts and tables. It contains 138 geographical, historical and cultural facts about Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French countries.Below I will discuss several reasons why I decided to write this book and why you need it.1) First of all, this book is written for readers like you who are fond of or would like to learn Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French simultaneously or just to get an all-round knowledge of all these four Romance languages. It is designed not only for beginners who do not have an extensive knowledge of grammar, yet need a guide through the grammatical concepts of all mentioned above languages, but also intermediate and advanced students who would like to have a reference book ofseveral Romance languages at once.2) Second of all I spent many years learning these languages separately, which was a complete waste of time before I realized it. This book will hopefully save you a great deal of time and allow you to study and compare at a glance the four main Neo-Latin languages.3) Knowledge of foreign languages is fast becoming a necessary requirement for those who are involved in international business, tourism, culture and education. This book offers you four languages to learn, which will make you feel at homewherever you go, whether as a tourist or businessman.4) Learning several languages simultaneously or one by one will train and strengthen your memory and can help stave off such terrible diseases as Alzheimer's.5) If you have never studied several languages at once before and you like challenges, then you should definitely try it. Because it is a really entertaining and challenging task to do.In conclusion, I would like to sincerely thank you for preordering the book and your interest in it. I hope it will help youimprove your languages and become multilingual.