Most travellers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
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Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning. The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays. Contains 5 city plans: Coimbra Lisboa A Coruna Braga & Porto. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1: 300 000.
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Offering regional coverage of Spain & Portugal these maps are suitable for route planning. They show the primary & secondary road networks & include useful tourist features such as city maps scenic routes & time & distance information. ...

This exciting new Easy Learning language course allows learners to take on board all of the Portuguese they will need while abroad without the need for thick textbooks & complex grammar. 3 audio CDs & accompanying colour booklet make language learning fun fast & flexible. 3 audio CDs guide learners through a series of 12 short units. Each unit introduces 5 new key words or phrases before expanding on the basic vocabulary with practice activities memory tips & culture & etiquette advice. An accompanying 48-page colour booklet provides full transcripts of the CD conversations as well as helpful hints to guide the user through their learning experience. Unit 1: Hello Unit 2: Excuse me Unit 3: Wheres the bar? Unit 4: Over there Unit 5: What would you like? Unit 6: Have you got any...? Unit 7: Can you help me? Unit 8: I want to go to... Unit 9: Have you got a room? Unit 10: It hurts Unit 11: I want to make an appointment Unit 12: Whats it like? ...

The latest edition of the Collins Gem Portuguese Dictionary has been fully revised to reflect the latest changes in Portuguese & English. It also comes with a newly updated Phrasefinder supplement making it the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable up-to-the-minute Portuguese dictionary. Features include: * All the latest words in both languages such as carbon footprint social networking credit crunch & with Portuguese updated in line with the new Portuguese spelling reform * User-friendly Phrasefinder supplement for travellers including a new menu-reader section * FREE download of Collins phrases for your iPod or mobile phone * Clear colour layout useful examples language & cultural notes Combining the best traditions of Collins dictionary-making with the latest innovations in technology the Collins Gem Portuguese Dictionary has been designed to give travellers students business people & the general user alike all the information they need in a handy take-anywhere format.

Includes:: all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout special treatment of difficult words such as get some estar por & notes about life in Portuguese-speaking countries. The Phrasefinder section has been developed to give travellers on business & leisure trips all the essential phrases they need. Divided into sections such as Getting Around Accommodation & Complaints this is an instant reference available when you need it most. Also new to this edition is a menu-reader section
- a quick guide to the most common words & phrases you will find in Portuguese & Brazilian cafes & restaurants ensuring you always get what you expect from a meal out. Available free from collinslanguage.com: a trial version of our iPod & mobile phone downloads of the Phrasefinder supplement
- the perfect audiovisual guide to all your essential travel phrases. Also available in the Collins Portuguese dictionary range are Collins Portuguese Dictionary Collins Portuguese Pocket Dictionary & Collins Portuguese Phrasebooks for mobile phone & iPod.



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The fast & easy way to learn to speak Brazilian Portuguese Quick! What's the most widely spoken language in South America? That's right Portuguese! & what's the fastest easiest most enjoyable way to learn Portuguese? Portuguese for Dummies" of course! This fun friendly guide helps you start speaking Brazilian Portuguese immediately! Whether you're a student a traveler or you work in business or government you'll love its practical lessons cultural facts & handy references
- including a Portuguese-English mini-dictionary lists of vital verbs & more! You'll discover how to: have everyday conversations in Portuguese; make sense of Portuguese grammar; use idioms & popular expressions; improve your pronunciation; grasp verb conjugations; & get around in Portuguese-speaking countries. " Portuguese For Dummies" comes complete with a CD loaded with real-life dialogues that help you understand & pronounce this lovely lyrical language with ease. CD-ROM/DVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file but are available for download after purchase."
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From the bay of Lisbon to the carnival streets of Rio de Jainero one language unites 150 million people. With this unique guide you too can speak Portuguese as you build your vocabulary & perfect your grammar using Hugo's proven system. Whether you are ordering seafood on the Algarve or cheering on Brazil in the World Cup you will feel confident in understanding & speaking this vibrant language. ...

From humble beginnings in the course of three centuries the Portuguese built the worlds first truly global empire stretching from modern Brazil to sub-Saharan Africa & from India to the East Indies (Indonesia). Portugal had established its present-day borders by 1300 & the following century saw extensive warfare that confirmed Portugals independence & allowed it to aspire to maritime expansion sponsored by monarchs such as Prince Henry the Navigator. During this nearly 300-year period the Portuguese fought alongside other Iberian forces against the Moors of Andalusia; with English help successfully repelled a Castilian invasion (1385); fought the Moors in Morocco & Africans the Ottoman Turks & the Spanish in colonial competition. The colourful & exotic Portuguese forces that prevailed in these battles on land & sea are the subject of this book. ...

Get More From Your Tripwith easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation: Basics Practical Social Safe Travel Food Plus: Order the right meal with our menu decoder. Never get stuck for words with our 3500-word two-way dictionary. We make language easy with shortcuts key phrases & common Q& As. Feel at ease with essential tips on culture & manners. 25+ Years Lonely Planet Phrasebooks have been connecting travelers & locals for over a quarter of a century. 120+ Languages Our phrasebooks & mobile apps cover more than any other publisher. ...

With Collins Portuguese Phrasebook & Dictionary you will sound & speak like a native. As the only phrasebook in the market offering an hours worth of downloadable audio files its ideal for practicing pronunciation listening comprehension & becoming more confident not just in speaking but in understanding others when abroad. Collins Portuguese Phrasebook & Dictionary is four books in one
- a photoguide a phrasebook a food guide containing a menu reader & a 5 000-word dictionary. The phrases are short & easy to use. The language reflects everyday speech
- there are no lengthy sentences to struggle & sweat over. The phrases have a simple guide to help with pronunciation. There are also practical tips to help you make the most of your visit abroad. The new 4-colour layout allows easy access to key information. Collins Portuguese Phrasebook & Dictionary isnt just for emergencies. The specially commissioned food guides describe the different regional dishes & wines. They also contain a comprehensive menu reader to guide you through the maze of menus. The audio files cover all the essential phrases needed to get by. They are presented clearly & slowly by a native speaker & all words & phrases are repeated twice. The listening material provides a chance to practise & learn key words & vocabulary before you embark on your travels. Repeated listening will ensure that you will recognize much of what is said to you abroad & will give you extra confidence in your pronunciation.

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