Spanish speakers can learn Brazilian Portuguese much more rapidly than any other language, and thousands of students have used Antonio Simoes's text/workbook Com licenca: 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, Simoes now offers Pois nao: Brazilian Portuguese Course for Spanish Speakers, with Basic Reference Grammar.

Pois nao contrasts Portuguese and Spanish, which accomplishes two...