PORTUGUESE in 10 minutes a day® [Paperback]

Kristine K. Kershul (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0944502377 | ISBN-13: 978-0944502372 | Publication Date: May 1, 2002 | Edition: 2nd

The book walks you through your language in 23 easy steps. Almost automatically you will acquire a large working vocabulary that will suit your needs. As you work through the steps, use the sticky labels (included). At the back of the book, you will also find cut-out flash cards to make learning fun. When you have completed the book, cut out the menu at the back and take it along on your trip.

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Language Notes

Text: English, Portugese

About the Author

Kristine K Kershul

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Bilingual Books, Inc.; 2nd edition (May 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944502377
• ISBN-13: 978-0944502372
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #942,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Some disappointment, March 6, 2004

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Wh Schreiber "ctringfarm" (Bell, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PORTUGUESE in 10 minutes a day® (Paperback)

While this is a useful, fun book to get a basic handle on Brazilian Portuguese, it does have a major failing in its guide to pronunciation of the language. The book while good at phonetically spelling out the words fails to indicate on what syllable the stress should be placed. It does indicate that accent marks indicate stress placement, but if the word lacks them, just where should the stress (what syallable) be when saying the word? For example, the word "onde" (where). It does not tell you if its OHN-jee or ohn-JEE. You really need to use a Portuguese grammar manual or audio tapes/CDs to tell you how to correctly pronounce the words. For the record, the stress in this case is on the OHN. The text just has "ohn-jee."
This should be corrected in the next edition to better teach the Brazilian variation of Portuguese.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable, simple, and effective!!, September 29, 2003

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Gringo_N_Brazil "Gringo_N_Brazil" (doitinbrazildotcom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PORTUGUESE in 10 minutes a day® (Paperback)

This book is great for learning basic phrases and building vocabulary. Especially nice are the following points 1) the already made flash cards and stickers were a big help...I laminated the flash cards and me and my wife quized each other all the time. They were convenient, I carried them everywhere. 2) I did carry the cut out language map doohickey it provides and used it upon first arriving in Brazil 3)the phonectic pronunciation typed above or below the words was a great help not found in most other publications. I highley recommend!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Easy, February 21, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: PORTUGUESE in 10 minutes a day® (Paperback)

This book is exellent for the absolute beginner. It is well organized, and gives the learner just the right information to get by in Portuguese. The vocabulary stickers make learning new words a snap, as you are constantly reminded of them as you go about your day. This book also includes very helpful pronounciation reminders above all the words, which speeds the process as well. Finally, the cut-out dining guides, flash cards, and important phrases are the ultimate companions to the traveler. A must have for those with little time to spare.