Are you thinking about traveling, studying, or working in Portugal or Brazil, but you don¿t know any Portuguese? Want to improve your conversation skills with the Portuguese-speaking people in your life? <i>Portuguese Phrases for Dummies</i> is the perfect diving board for anyone looking to communicate and even become fluent in the language. <p>As the fifth-most widely spoken language in the world, Portuguese can be heard in South America, Africa, Asia, and of course, Portugal. If you want to know basic Portuguese but don¿t want a boring textbook that unloads tons of conjugation rules or long lists of words to memorize, then this quick-and-easy phrasebook will get your feet wet without overwhelming you. This friendly book covers a wide array of subjects both helpful and interesting, including:</p><ul><li>Numbers, days of the week, measurements, and time</li><li>Making friends and small talk</li><li>Enjoying every type of meal</li><li>Shopping in markets and at stores</li><l