--For dummies.

Previous edition: 2006

Outlines basic Portuguese grammar, and introduces useful words and expressions and simplified dialogue which can be used for conversations and travelling

Compact disc

Accompanying CD includes more than 30 conversations between native Brazilians

Introduction --

Getting started.

You already know some Portuguese! -- Nitty-gritty: basic Portuguese grammar -- Oi! Hello! Greetings and introductions -- Getting your numbers, times, and measurements straight -- Speaking Portuguese at home --

Portuguese in action.

Getting to know you: small talk -- Dining out and going to the market -- Shopping -- Going out on the town -- Chatting about business and the economy -- Recreation and the outdoors --

Portuguese on the go.

Planning a trip -- Money, money, money -- Getting around: planes, buses, taxis, and more -- Going to sporting events -- O Carnaval! -- Me ajuda! Help! Handling emergencies --

The part of tens.

Ten ways to pick up Portuguese quickly -- Ten common Portuguese slang words -- Ten (plus one) terms that make you sound fluent