MANUELA COOK

This summary relates to the book and double CD pack of the Portuguese course in the Teach Yourself series. Teach Yourself Portuguese is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Portuguese with confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge or refresh rusty language skills for a holiday or business trip. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 25 thematic units. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with pronunciation and grammar. Cultural information boxes give useful advice and information for anyone planning a trip to Portugal. The new edition retains the tried-and-tested structure of the lessons but has been updated to reflect societal and technological changes, and the audio has been completely re-recorded.

If you are an adult learner with no previous knowledge of Portuguese and studying on your own, then this is the course for you. The language introduced is centred around realistic, everyday situations and the course covers all four of the basic skills - listening and speaking, reading and writing.

Emphasizing communication throughout, this book contains 25 thematic and carefully-graded units covering a variety of topics that teach the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Exercises are included to practice the new language and check learning as you proceed.

This course book contains 25 thematic and carefully-graded units on reading, writing speaking and listening, and covers a variety of everyday topics, progressing from introducing yourself to writing a CV. Exercises are included to enable you to practice the new language.

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. Theres even free downloadable audio content available to help you with your pronunciation. Polish your Portuguese with this brand new series from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. 50 ways to improve your Portuguese touches all essential bases and is divided into the following easily digestible sections:Only got a minute?A 60-second introduction to Portuguese to get you started.Only got five minutes?Get to grips with Portuguese and its common pitfalls even if youre short of time.Only got ten minutes?Use your free time wisely to learn something about the Portuguese language. InsightsInstant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on Manuela Cook and Helena Tostevins many years of experience.Test yourselfTests online to keep track of your progress. ArticlesExtra information to keep you motivated.SummariesQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.GrammarEasy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.PronunciationDont sound like a tourist - polish your pronunciation before you go.Audio Downloadable audio support online to help with key areas - iPod/MP3 compatible.For your free audio download please visit: www.hodder.co.uk/TYLfreedownloads