Kategoria BISAC: Foreign Language Study >> Portuguese

European Portuguese, like other Romance languages, display a great amount of word order variation. Out of the six logically possible permutations between Subject, Verb and Complement in a transitive sentence, five are possible: SVO, VSO, VOS, OVS and OSV. The primary goal of this book is to provide an analysis of the several positions where the subject may surface in European Portuguese. Departing from an architecture of the clause as sketched in early minimalist work, containing two subject-related functional categories above VP (AgrP and TP), it is shown that the subject may surface in all...

It's a book to teach children Brazilian Portuguese as a second language.

Part of a series that promotes knowledge about language technology and its potential, this white paper addresses educators, journalists, politicians, language communities and others.

Are you ready for a new way to learn the alphabet? This isn't your average A B C's. Those of you who remember, "She sells seashells by the seashore," will enjoy this book immensely. A twist has been added to the basic "A is for apple" that will make learning the alphabet crazy fun. Alliteration has been used for each letter of the alphabet. Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words.

The ultimate phrase guide for travel, business, and more

"I'll have the chicken dish, please." "How do you get to the theater?"
"Let's set up a meeting."

Packed with everything you'll need to understand--and be understood by--Brazilian-Portuguese speakers, this pocket guide is the ultimate translator to have on an airplane, in a boardroom, at a restaurant, and anywhere else this beautiful language is spoken. Conveniently organized by subject and situation, this handy guide includes information on:

• How to make introductions, professionally and...

Um Passo Mais no Portugues Moderno: Gramatica Avancada, Leituras, Composicao e Conversacao, by Francisco Cota Fagundes, of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, is the first intermediate-advanced textbook ever published for the study of Portuguese as a second language. The book is comprised of 28 chapters each divided into 3 sections: Leitura, Gramatica, and Composicao.

Pimsleur(R) equals success. Just one 30-minute lesson a day gets you speaking and understanding like no other program.
This course includes Lessons 1-16 from the Portuguese (Brazilian) Level 1 program - 8 hours of audio-only effective language learning with real-life spoken practice sessions. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each...

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 the Portuguese Verbs & Essentials of Grammar includes a brand-new feature: an index of the 300 most popular verbs, which can be cross-referenced with the numerous verb tables appearing throughout the book. This all-in-one language tutorial contains lots of examples employing contemporary language to give you a taste of real-life situations. Each unit focuses on a single verbal or grammatical concept,...

The perfect phrasebook when you want to know just enough to enjoy yourself abroad

Your ideal companion for traveling--especially if you are a first-timer with little or no foreign language experience--Just Enough Portuguese packs all the punch of bigger references into a concise, user-friendly format. This handy, pocket-size guide covers everything from days, months, currencies, and clothing sizes to food, shelter, and medical assistance.

Are you thinking about traveling, studying, or working in Portugal or Brazil, but you don't know any Portuguese? Want to improve your conversation skills with the Portuguese-speaking people in your life? Portuguese Phrases for Dummies is the perfect diving board for anyone looking to communicate 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 of course, Portugal. If you want to know basic Portuguese but don't want a boring textbook that unloads tons of conjugation rules or long...

Deals with subjects such as everyday phrases, hotels and travelling around. This work uses a simple system of imitated pronunciation.

Brazilian Portuguese made fun--and fast

Whether you are planning a vacation, adding a valuable second language to your resume, or simply brushing up on your skills, The Everything Essential Brazilian Portuguese Book is your perfect introduction to the Portuguese language. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple explanations, this portable guide covers the most important basics of the language, including:

• The Portuguese alphabet and translation
• Greetings and conversation starters
• Common questions and answers
• Describing people and...

Do you have a working knowledge of Portuguese, but want to improve? Allow this book to come to your rescue and eliminate basic errors and slips of the pen. Each one of 50 top tips for improving your spoken and written Portuguese is presented and analysed across a whole double page, with explanations as to where and why people sometimes go wrong. The tips are grouped into grammar, spelling, false friends, pronunciation and cultural faux pas sections. There's even free downloadable audio content available to help you with your pronunciation. Polish your Portuguese with this brand new series...

Comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. "Portuguese Grammar You Really Need to Know" will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language.

Spanish and Portuguese Across Time covers a diverse range of topics with a common focus, on the dynamic nature of languages and the social forces that shape them across time, place, and borders, and demonstrates how linguistic principles can offer productive angles to the study of literature.

Basic Portuguese: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume.

Twenty units cover the core material which students can expect to encounter in their first year of learning Portuguese. Grammar points are followed by examples and exercises which allow students to reinforce and consolidate their learning.

Clearly presented and user-friendly, Basic Portuguese provides readers with a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of Portuguese grammar.

This new and completely revised edition of Colloquial Portuguese of Brazil provides a step-by-step course in Portuguese as it is written and spoken in Brazil today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Brazilian Portuguese in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.

This edition features:

• progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills

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A reliable, portable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem phrasebook and dictionary, the right word will always be at your fingertips. This indispensable language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up everyday when traveling, from finding a hotel to choosing wine. It includes travel information and tips, a 3,000 word dictionary, a comprehensive menu decoder, grammar and pronunciation sections, and "face to face" sections. You will never be at a loss for words when traveling again.