<P><I>Bom dia, Brasil</I> is a completely revised and updated edition of the popular beginning Portuguese text <I>Português Básico para Estrangeiros</I>. It aims to teach the Portuguese language in a fast, interesting, and efficient way. The method employed engages students' interest by exploring personal, social, professional, and cultural topics, while providing them with the basic concepts needed to communicate effectively in Portuguese.<p>Thirty-six thematic units in the book explore personal, social, professional, and cultural topics. Music, poetry, and other authentic materials present a panorama of contemporary Brazil. <I>Bom Dia, Brasil</I> features new illustrations, dialogues, pair activities, and research projects. Vocabulary, grammar, and listening exercises and activities are integrated into the book. Audio recordings accompanying each unit are provided at .