Level 1 - Brazilian Portuguese - Download

Learn the beginner essentials of Portuguese fast with rewarding games.

Level: Beginner
Platform: Windows-Mac
Delivery: Download
 

Price: $29.95

Details

HOW DOES IT WORK?
  • You immerse yourself with easy-to-achieve goals. Learning Brazilian Portuguese is far too big a task to tackle all at once, so we have broken it down into a series of fun challenges
  • Associating new words along with pictures is proven to reinforce them in your memory. Furthermore, there are opportunities to record your pronunciation and hear it repeated to judge your progression.
  • Earn points for every game you play. High scorers can go on to win bronze, silver and gold awards, which you can print out as a record of achievement.

SOFTWARE FEATURES
  • Simple user interface keeps things easy
  • Fun games, interactive activities, challenging quizzes
  • 10-minute sessions keep you engaged
  • Learn Brazilian Portuguese colors, numbers, time, parts of the body, food, shopping, common phrases and countries
  • Intelligent system targets your weak points
  • Recording feature helps you perfect an accent
  • Printable phrasebook for learning on the go

MAKE LEARNING BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE FUN!
  • Practice the language with native speakers using an interactive recording feature
  • Keep games challenging with two levels of difficulty
  • Earn points during games and quizzes, and achieve awards
  • Exercises are game-based to keep you coming back for more!
  • Focuses on the basics of the language so you don?t get overwhelmed
  • Immersive learning helps you practice speaking in real-life situations
WHY LEARN BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE?
  • About 5 million people travel to Brazil every year, making it one of the world’s popular travel destinations.
  • Interact with Brazilians during Carnival or at a football match at Maracanã Stadium.
  • Knowing basic Brazilian Portuguese words and phrases before traveling to Brazil will help you feel more at ease during your trip.
Visiting Brazil

Brazil’s extensive natural and protected areas, and diverse wildlife make it a popular travel destination. From hiking to sunbathing, Brazil is paradise for outdoor fanatics. About 5 million people travel to Brazil every year. Rio de Janeiro is the most popular destination due to so many tourist attractions, including Copacabana Beach, Maracanã Stadium and the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue perched atop Corcovado mountain. São Paulo is Brazil’s largest city and another exciting, although somewhat overlooked, place to visit with a buzzing nightlife and rich cultural experience. Salvador is home to charming Old Town, a vibrant musical scene and popular Brazilian Carnival (or Carnaval) celebrations.

Brazilian Carnival is an annual festival that takes place before the Christian Lenten season of fasting and prayer. Carnival celebrations are held around the country with one of the biggest parties taking place in Rio de Janeiro.

The people of Brazil are known for their relaxed, fun-loving personalities. Don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation with Brazilians. While in Brazil, you will definitely want to catch a football match. It is the most popular sport in Brazil. Be sure to visit Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro!


Brazilian Portuguese-speaking Countries
Brazilian Portuguese is spoken by most of Brazil’s 190 million inhabitants. Brazilian Portuguese differs from European Portuguese mainly in the spoken language. However, as much as 15 percent of the words are, in fact, different.

Here are some of the basic Brazilian Portuguese phrases that you will use often:

  • Quanto custa? (How much does it cost?)
  • Onde fica o banheiro? (Where is the bathroom?)
  • A gente se vê mais tarde! (See you later!)

System Information

Microsoft Windows
Version XP,Vista,7,8: 260MB hard drive space, 960x600 min resolution, sound card, microphone (recommended).

Apple Mac OSX
Version 10.6 - 10.9: 260MB hard drive space, 960x600 min resolution, sound card, microphone (recommended).

Tablets & Smartphones
iPad, iPhone and Android are NOT supported the software.

LICENSE
Download/Install Version:Licensed to an individual for installation/use on their compatible devices.

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