Are you thinking about traveling, studying, or working in Portugal or Brazil, but you don't know any Portuguese? Want to improve your conversation skills with the Portuguese-speaking people in your life? <i>Portuguese Phrases for Dummies</i> is the perfect diving board for anyone looking to communicate and even become fluent in the language.<p>As the fifth-most widely spoken language in the world, Portuguese can be heard in South America, Africa, Asia, and of course, Portugal. If you want to know basic Portuguese but don't want a boring textbook that unloads tons of conjugation rules or long lists of words to memorize, then this quick-and-easy phrasebook will get your feet wet without overwhelming you. This friendly book covers a wide array of subjects both helpful and interesting, including:<ul type="disc"><li>Numbers, days of the week, measurements, and time<li>Making friends and small talk<li>Enjoying every type of meal<li>Shopping in markets and at stores<li>Culture, leisure, and activities<li>Work and transportation<li>Finding a place to live<li>Dealing with emergencies<li>Slang and colloquial terms<li>Phrases and particles to make you sound like a local!</ul><p>Knowing these fundamentals, you'll be able to communicate with Portuguese-speaking people and continue learning about the language and culture. With hundred of useful phrases at your fingertips, <i>Portuguese Phrases for Dummies</i> will give you a basic comprehension of this beautiful language and have you speaking instantly!