Pimsleur European Portuguese (Compact)

Pimsleur European Portuguese (Compact)

Review"Learn basic conversation fast with . . . the all-audio Pimsleur Method series." -- Business 2.0 Magazine"Pimsleur gave us more proficiency and confidence in speaking the new language than any of the other language programs we reviewed." -- Audiofile Magazine"Extremely accessible . . . each section within the lessons is short enough to hold our attention, and there is enough repetition to teach even those who consider themselves slow learners . . . Pimsleur [programs] are extremely thorough and easy to use -- quite lively!" -- Boston Herald"I tried other language programs with little success . . . This is the best by far!" -- Pamela A. Mitchell, Pilot International Society of Women Airline PilotsPortuguese is the mother tongue of about 170 million people, mainly in Portugal and the Portuguese islands in the Atlantic, Brazil, and Portugal's former overseas provinces in Africa and Asia. Pimsleur's European Portuguese teaches the Lisbon dialect of European Portuguese.European Portuguese Phase 1, Units 1-10 provide an introduction to European Portuguese with 10 thirty-minute lessons . With this product you start from zero, learning first survival phrases and vocabulary, then progressing to speaking and understanding at a functional level. Every lesson contains an introductory conversation, and isolated vocabulary and structures, as well as full practice for all vocabulary introduced. Emphasis on pronunciation and comprehension. At the completion of this course, youll have a basic vocabulary and speak with a near-native accent. This course provides you with a solid foundation upon which to expand your language skills. Reading Lessons begin in Unit 2 and provide you with anAbout the AuthorDr. Paul Pimsleur devoted his life to language teaching and testing and was one of the world