Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners

Author: Olly Richards
Publisher: John Murray
ISBN: 1529379059
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 231

Book Description
"Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young adult and adult learners of Brazilian Portuguese. Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners has been written especially for students from high-beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary - Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently - Realistic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability - Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way - Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding - Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter - Full plot summary - A bilingual word list - Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners will make learning Brazilian Portuguese easy and enjoyable.

Portuguese Short Stories for Beginners

Author: Lingo Mastery
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781097423613
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 206

Book Description
Do you know what the hardest thing for a Portuguese learner is? Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle...which is precisely the reason we've written this book! Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students, books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes - it's not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up on learning at all! In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Portuguese tongue. How Portuguese Short Stories for Beginners works: Each story is interesting and entertaining with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations. The summaries follow a synopsis in Portuguese and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Finally, you'll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Portuguese, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don't worry if you don't know the answer to any - we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating! We want you to feel comfortable while learning the tongue; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles! So look no further! Pick up your copy of Portuguese Short Stories for Beginners and start learning Portuguese right now! This book has been written by a native Brazilian author and is recommended for A2+ level learners.

Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners

Author: Olly Richards
Publisher: Teach Yourself
ISBN: 1529302811
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 231

Book Description
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Brazilian Portuguese. "Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners has been written especially for students from high-beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary - Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently - Realistic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability - Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way - Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding - Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter - Full plot summary - A bilingual word list - Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners will make learning Brazilian Portuguese easy and enjoyable.

Conversational Brazilian Portuguese Dialogues

Author: Touri Language Learning
Publisher: Touri Language Learning
ISBN: 1798443651
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 159

Book Description
When face-to-face with a real Portuguese speaker, do you freeze? Do you know how to ask for directions in Portuguese or communicate if there's an emergency? If your answer to any of the previous questions was 'Yes', then this book is for you! If there's anything more challenging than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it's knowing what to say and having the courage to speak with confidence. We know how you feel - You always try to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly, but it will happen anyway. 'How do I get out of this situation?', You may ask yourself, but have yet to find a straight-forward answer. Until now. We have compiled 50 Portuguese Stories along with their translations, providing new Portuguese speakers with the necessary tools to begin effectively studying how to set a meeting, how to check into a hotel and even what to say during an emergency! Our Brazilian Portuguese dialogues get straight to the point saving you precious time. There's no benefit learning words and phrases you will never actually use! If you want to learn Portuguese quickly and have a ton of fun along the way, obviously, this book is for you! How Conversational Portuguese Dialogues works: • Each new chapter will have a fresh, new story between two or more people who wish to solve a common, day-to-day problem that you will most likely experience in real life. • A Portuguese version of the conversation will take place first, followed by an English translation. This ensures that you fully understood just what it was that they were saying! • Before and after the main section of the book, we shall provide you with an introduction and conclusion that will offer you important strategies, tips and tricks to allow you to get the absolute most out of this learning material. • That's about it! Simple, useful and incredibly helpful; you will NOT need another conversational Portuguese book once you have started reading and studying this one! Focus on getting from zero to conversationally fluent, so you can: -Travel or live in Brazil or any Portuguese speaking country without relying on Google Translate -Join Portuguese conversations with your Portuguese speaking coworkers, friends, or family members -Date Portuguese-speakers without embarrassing yourself -Stop getting passed over for jobs or promotions for less-qualified people who are bilingual We want you to feel confident while learning Portuguese; after all, there should never be a language barrier stopping you from traveling around the world and expanding your social circles! So look no further! Grab your copy of Conversational Portuguese Dialogues and start learning Portuguese right now!

Spanish Short Stories for Beginners

Author: Touri Language Learning
Publisher: Touri Language Learning
ISBN: 1096328828
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description
It's a nightmare trying to find Spanish immersion material. We know how you feel, and we have a solution! Most Spanish students have to go through the most difficult experiences to find useful learning material that isn’t too tough for them — as instructors, we realize this. That is exactly what inspired us to continue our highly acclaimed Spanish language learning series. We want to ensure that students of all ages at the beginner level are given the proper tools to succeed and can have an opportunity to immerse themselves into fun and interactive stories that make learning Spanish a breeze. Enter Spanish Stories for Beginners Vol 3: You will find 20 easy-to-read, engaging, and fun stories. Each turn of the page brings a fresh new tale to dramatically expand your vocabulary and skyrocket your comprehension. All stories are written with beginner Spanish learners in mind using relevant words and phrases you can easily use in your day-to-day conversations. Complete with a summary, vocab list and set of clever questions to reinforce what you just learned. With that said, it is highly recommended to have a basic understanding of Spanish to achieve maximum enjoyment and effectiveness of the lessons. How to Read Spanish Short Stories for Beginners Vol 3: --Each story contains an important lesson in the Spanish language (Verbs, Adjectives, Past Tense, Giving Directions, and more), involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations. --A summary in Spanish and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to gauge your comprehension of what the tale was about. --At the end of those summaries, you’ll be provided with a list of vocabulary found in the lesson, as well as phrases that you may not have understood the first time! --Finally, you’ll be given clever questions in Spanish, so you can prove that you learned something in the stories. Even if you have failed multiple times in the past to learn Spanish, these short stories will boost your confidence to start speaking the language with natives quickly. Act now and grab your copy of Spanish Short Stories for Beginners Vol 3 and start learning the fun way!

French Short Stories for Beginners

Author: Touri Language Learning
Publisher: Touri Language Learning
ISBN: 1097197174
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
Do you know the biggest secret to learning French quickly? To enjoy the material! If you are struggling with French conjugations or having trouble finding helpful and engaging reading material you can actually understand… You're not alone. This is exactly what inspired us to write another book in our highly-praised French learning series. Let's be honest, how is a student supposed to learn when language instructors love providing materials that are tough expert-level literature with tons of grammar and rules? That style of book for new language learners can be overwhelming, and lead you to flip back and forth between a dictionary and your book constantly! Not an effective use of your time nor the best way to learn. Meet French Stories for Beginners Volume 3: You will find 20 easy-to-read, engaging, and fun stories that will not only help you to significantly expand your vocabulary but also provide you the tools to improve your grasp of the French language. Speed up your comprehension, skyrocket your vocabulary and ignite your imagination with these twenty exciting French short stories! All stories are written using vocabulary you can easily use in your day-to-day conversations. The stories are written with beginner French learners in mind. With that said, it is highly recommended to have a basic understanding of French to achieve maximum enjoyment and effectiveness of the lessons. This program is excellent for those who want to get an introduction to the language or brush up on their French language skills. How to Read French Short Stories for Beginners: -Each story contains an important lesson in the French language involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations. -A summary in French and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to gauge your comprehension of what the tale was about. -At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of vocabulary found in the lesson, as well as phrases that you may not have understood the first time! -Finally, you'll be given clever questions in French, so you can prove that you learned something in the stories. Even if you have failed multiple times to learn French, we guarantee these exciting short stories will give you words and phrases you can start using with native French speakers immediately. It's time to add the rocket fuel you need to boost your confidence & finally grasp the language! What are you waiting for?! Start learning French the fun way, so scroll back up and grab your copy of French Short Stories for Beginners Volume 3 right now!

Intermediate Spanish Short Stories

Author: Touri Language Learning
Publisher: Touri Language Learning
ISBN: 1795151188
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
Grow your vocabulary & improve your Spanish skills with these 10 engaging intermediate Spanish short stories! Intermediate Spanish Stories Volume 2 is packed with even more breathtaking tales to catapult you to Spanish speaking fluency! There are so many reasons to learn a new language. Just imagine the experience of real latin culture and fun activities with locals that you will never forget for the rest of your life. The best way to learn a new language is by reading and building a strong base of vocabulary. In this intermediate Spanish book you will find yourself mesmerized page after page to each captivating story that will keep you so engaged you’ll practically forget you’re even learning Spanish! In this book you will find: -10 engaging short stories that range from an outer space voyage, life lessons and enchanted books! Filled with unexpected plot twists among other topics that you will find easy to understand and relate to. -The stories are broken down into manageable chapters, so you always make progress with the story. Carefully written stories with you as an intermediate level reader in mind, using easy to understand grammar and commonly used words so you can enjoy reading while learning new grammatical structures without being overwhelmed. -Tons of natural dialogues in each story that you would actually use in an everyday conversation, which will significantly improve your speaking and comprehension ability at the same time! -At the end of each chapter there is a comprehensive guide specially designed for intermediate level readers. You will find a vocabulary list of some of the words from the story as well as a summary in Spanish and English to make sure that you understand the tale completely. Chapter by chapter you will find yourself effortlessly reading each story. Not struggling like in boring reads or basic Spanish textbooks. You will become captivated by reading the dialogue of the characters and learn how to express yourself in different contexts. Most importantly you will see massive growth through new Spanish words that will get you closer to your goal of becoming fully conversational! Enjoy the book and remember to have fun on your Spanish learning journey! So scroll back up and grab your copy of Intermediate Spanish Short Stories Volume 2 right now!

Portuguese Short Stories for Beginners Book 1

Author: Tbd
Publisher: Learn Like a Native
ISBN: 9781913907549
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 90

Book Description
Forget about boring lectures on grammar and endless vocabulary lists. With the help of this book, English speakers like you can easily learn Brazilian Portuguese and immerse themselves in it without having to leave the country!

Oxford Anthology of the Brazilian Short Story

Author: K. David Jackson Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese Yale University
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780198042280
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 540

Book Description
The Oxford Anthology of the Brazilian Short Story contains a selection of short stories by the best-known authors in Brazilian literature from the late nineteenth century to the present. With few exceptions, these stories have appeared in English translation, although widely separated in time and often published in obscure journals. Here they are united in a coherent edition representing Brazil's modern, vibrant literature and culture. J.M. Machado de Assis, who first perfected the genre, wrote at least sixty stories considered to be masterpieces of world literature. Ten of his stories are included here, and are accompanied by strong and diverse representations of the contemporary story in Brazil, featuring nine stories by Clarice Lispector and seven by Joao Guimaraes Rosa. The remaining 34 authors include Mario de Andrade, Graciliano Ramos, Osman Lins, Dalton Trevisan, and other major names whose stories in translation exhibit profound artistry. The anthology is divided into four major periods, "Tropical Belle-Epoque," "Modernism," "Modernism at Mid-Century," and "Contemporary Views." There is a general introduction to Brazilian literary culture and introductions to each of the four sections, with descriptions of the authors and a general bibliography on Brazil and Brazilian literature in English. It includes stories of innovation (Mario de Andrade), psychological suspense (Graciliano Ramos), satire and perversion (Dalton Trevisan), altered realities and perceptions (Murilo Rubiao), repression and sexuality (Hilda Hilst, Autran Dourado), myth (Nelida Pinon), urban life (Lygia Fagundes Telles, Rubem Fonescal), the oral tale (Jorge Amado, Rachel de Queiroz) and other overarching themes and issues of Brazilian culture. The anthology concludes with a haunting story set in the opera theater in Manaus by one of Brazil's most recently successful writers, Milton Hatoum.

Intermediate French Short Stories

Author: Touri Language Learning
Publisher: Touri Language Learning
ISBN: 1091477884
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Grow your vocabulary & improve your French skills with these 10 engaging intermediate French short stories! Intermediate French Stories Volume 2 is packed with even more breathtaking tales to catapult you to French speaking fluency! There are so many reasons to learn a new language. Just imagine the experience of real French culture and fun activities with locals that you will never forget for the rest of your life. The best way to learn a new language is by reading and building a strong base of vocabulary. In this intermediate French book you will find yourself mesmerized page after page to each captivating story that will keep you so engaged you’ll practically forget you’re even learning French! In this book you will find: -10 engaging short stories that range from a magical genie, a colorful world of fairies, life lessons and even outer space voyages! Filled with unexpected plot twists among other topics that you will find easy to understand and relate to. -The stories are broken down into manageable chapters, so you always make progress with the story. -Carefully written stories with you as an intermediate level reader in mind, using easy to understand grammar and commonly used words so you can enjoy reading while learning new grammatical structures without being overwhelmed. -Tons of natural dialogues in each story that you would actually use in an everyday conversation, which will significantly improve your speaking and comprehension ability at the same time! -At the end of each chapter there is a comprehensive guide specially designed for intermediate level readers. You will find a vocabulary list of some of the words from the story as well as a summary in French and English to make sure that you understand the tale completely. Chapter by chapter you will find yourself effortlessly reading each story. Not struggling like in boring reads or basic French textbooks. You will become captivated by reading the dialogue of the characters and learn how to express yourself in different contexts. Most importantly you will see massive growth through new French words that will get you closer to your goal of becoming fully conversational! Enjoy the book and remember to have fun on your French learning journey! So scroll back up and grab your copy of Intermediate French Short Stories Volume 2 right now!