Designed for intermediate learners of Brazilian Portuguese, this reader offers a structured approach to language acquisition while immersing students in rich cultural contexts. It combines engaging texts with language exercises, making the learning experience both enjoyable and educational. The book serves as a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of the language and Brazilian culture.
This dictionary has been expanded and updated to provide increased contemporary coverage of both Brazilian and Peninsular Portuguese. Over 80,000 references and 110,000 translations, including business and computing terms, ensure wide-reading, practical coverage of Portuguese and English. Entries are clearly laid out in a "user-friendly" topography. Meaning and style levels are signposted permitting fast and easy selection of the most appropriate translation. The emphasis of this dictionary is contemporary usage of Portuguese and the book includes thousands of constructions and idioms and vocabulary to help the reader understand newspapers, magazines and literature in Brazilian and Peninsular Portuguese. Common abbreviations and acronyms are explained and translated and pronunciation is given in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Designed for students, tourists and travellers, this is the most up-to-date Portuguese and English dictionary of its size available. It offers clear and concise translations of over 40,000 words and phrases in everyday idiomatic use, together with helpful information on grammar and usage. Careful labelling ensures that users can select the best translation for their needs. Both Brazilian and European Portuguese are covered, and pronunciation guidance is given throughout for both Portugueseand English headwords.
Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Brazilian Portuguese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as agreement, nouns, verbs and adjectives. Part B is carefully organized around language functions covering all major communication situations such as establishing identity, making contact and expressing likes, dislikes and preferences. With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples. Building on the success of the first edition, this second edition also includes: - An introduction to the history and current status of Brazilian Portuguese - Notes for Spanish speakers pointing out the main grammatical differences between the two languages - Additional explanation and exemplification of areas of particular difficulty for learners. A combination of reference grammar and practical usage manual, Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar is the ideal source for learners of Brazilian Portuguese at all levels, from beginner to advanced.
With over 110,000 translations, the Collins Portuguese Dictionary provides extensive coverage of contemporary Portuguese including business and computing terminology within a new typographical layout. In-depth treatment of the most frequently-used words should help guide the user to the right translation in every context.
Informationen zur Reihenausgabe: Rund 8.500 Einträge, Wendungen und Beispielsätze, 1.800 Schriftzeichen Wortschatz des HSK-Abschlusses (Grund- und Aufbauwortschatz, Levels 1 bis 3) Informationen zur Sprachanwendung Hilfen zur Bedeutungsunterscheidung Grammatische Hinweise in Infokästen Speziell für die Bedürfnisse deutschsprachiger Lerner/-innen konzipiert
