The Living Language Portuguese Complete Course teaches the basics of Brazilian Portuguese language and usage, while indicating significant European Portuguese variations. It uses a highly effective speed-learning method developed by U.S. government experts to teach languages to overseas-bound service personnel and diplomats.
Two 90-minute cassettes with 40 lessons. Begin with simple words and progress to complex phrases and sentences. Just listen and repeat after the native speakers on the recordings to learn naturally, the way you learned English.
Portuguese Coursebook: 40 lessons from the recordings with translations, additional vocabulary, detailed explanations, quizzes, and reviews. Verb charts, a comprehensive grammar summary, and a section on letter writing are also included.
Portuguese-English/English-Portuguese Dictionary: More than 20,000 words, idioms, and expressions. Examples show how words are used in everyday conversation. 1,000 frequently used words are highlighted for easy reference.
