PublishedJohn Murray, December 2019 |
ISBN9781529302806 |
FormatSoftcover, 240 pages |
Dimensions19.6cm × 12.8cm × 2cm |
"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 beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A1-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, 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?
-Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently
-Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability
-Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and 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!'
-Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way
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 text
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 or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, SHORT STORIES IN BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE FOR BEGINNERS will make learning Brazilian Portuguese easy and enjoyable
