Coursebook (Living Language Series) - Softcover

Living Language

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1400020247 ISBN 13: 9781400020249

Publisher: Random House Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Learn to speak, read, and write Portuguese quickly and easily with Living Language®. Developed by U.S. government experts, this book introduces readers step-by-step to all the basics of the Brazilian version of Portuguese: pronunciation, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammar, while indicating significant European Portuguese variations.

IN THIS BOOK, READERS WILL FIND:
• All the words and phrases from the 40 lessons on the Living Language® Portuguese Complete Course recordings, plus additional vocabulary
• A guide to pronunciation
• Useful topics including directions, introductions, shopping, faxes, and e-mail
• Explanations of grammar and usage
• Short quizzes to help you check your progress
• A comprehensive summary of Portuguese grammar
• Verb charts including all tenses
• A special section on writing letters

While this book stands on its own as an instructional program and an invaluable reference, readers will find that using it with the recorded lessons is even more effective. Living Language® Portuguese Complete Course cassette and compact disc packages include this book as well as a dictionary.

About this title

Synopsis

This Programme is based on the speed learning technique developed by U.S Government experts. Includes three hours of recorded lessons in the target language, a course book and a dictionary. Uses the building block approach - from simple words and phrases to complex expressions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Random House Inc
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1400020247
• ISBN 13: 9781400020249
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384