Collection(s) : With ease
Paru le 10/03/2016 | Broché XIII-634 pages
Débutants
adapted for English-speaking learners by Fernando Nonohay | illustrations by J.-L. Goussé
Brazilian Portuguese
português do Brasil
With Assimil, learning Brazilian Portuguese has never been so accessible : its method of intuitive assimilation has allowed millions of users to learn a new language. Whether you're a total beginner or just want to brush up on your Portuguese, the 100 lessons with their lively dialogues, simple notes and practical exercises will allow you to soak up the language naturally and progressively. By studying 30-40 minutes a day, in just a few months you'll be able to converse comfortably in Brazilian Portuguese in a variety of everyday or professional situations.
About the Assimil method
This revolutionary self-study method is based on the simple, effective principle of intuitive assimilation. This is the natural process through which we learn our first language. The methodology uses entertaining dialogues supported by brief explanatory notes and followed by review exercises to create an educational framework that will allow you to achieve a level of fluency almost effortlessly.
Key features
Juliana Grazini dos Santos
Born in São Paulo, Juliana has been living since 1997 in France, where she received a PhD in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Paris 7. Today she uses these skills alongside her Master's degree in nutrition to direct an organization that promotes the exchange of information about nutritional science between Brazil and Europe.
Monica Hallberg
A German-Brazilian, Monica spent her formative years between these two distant countries. She then fell in love with French and moved to Paris, where she spent 20 years and received a PhD in Literature from the Sorbonne. She has put her multicultural experience to use in a variety of language projects, and currently teaches French in Spain.
Marie-Pierre Mazéas
When she discovered Brazilian Portuguese, Marie- Pierre changed tack from studying Classics at the Sorbonne in Paris and began a voyage of discovery in Brazil. Her passion for the country and its language led her to translating and teaching, as well as to actively promoting the recognition of her adopted tongue as an official international language.
Fernando Nonohay
Born in Porto Alegre, Fernando received a degree in Media Studies from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS). He then moved to the UK, where he has been living for more than 20 years. A Portuguese-English translator and interpreter, he also teaches Brazilian Portuguese as a Second Language, firmly believing that learning languages should be a fun, effortless process.
