Archive for May, 2009
Learn Basic
What is a good book to learn basic Brazilian Portuguese?
I’m going to brasil in a month and i need to learn just some really basic stuff
well, as someone currently learning Brazilian Portuguese, the best answer is — NO book. Portuguese is about 50% spanish in written form, and pronounced about 10% like spanish. To learn from a book with NO audio would be similar to trying to speak written french — what is written is just not like what is spoken. For example, the word “onde” is pronounced ‘own-jay’, or “tinha” is pronounced ‘chee-na’.
Your best way to learn is probably Pimsleur lessons. I use them as well and you can find them on ebay. In a month you could probably get thru most if not all of the full set #1 (30 lessons) if you are VERY diligent, and be able to hold a basic conversation.
There are several other audios that are cheaper, such as FSI (you can rip these from BitTorrent I believe) and Living or Learning Languages. The last is nowhere near as good as Pimsleur, and I have no experience with FSI.
If you STILL need a book, get the Cortina Method “Conversational Brazilian Portuguese” to learn a lot of phrases that are useful — but — without the understand of pronounciation it is like reading french aloud. No one will really understand you that much.
Learn Basic Russian Words
|
|
Gold Complete Beer Equipment Kit (K6) with 6 Gallon Glass Carboy $84.99 Take your homebrew to the next level. The Gold Homebrew Kit has all you need to get brewing and adds a glass carboy for secondary fermentation resulting in a cleaner finished brew. Each Equipment Kit Includes: True Brew Handbook & Kit Instructions, 7.8 Gallon Fermenting Bucket, 1 Lid Drilled & Grommet, True Brew Rack & Fill kit, 6 Gallon Glass Carboy, Fermometer Fermentation Thermometer, Small Buo… |
|
|
Wilton Cake Decorating Basics, DVD $15.96 See the essentials of creating amazing cakes and desserts, step by step! Everything from tools to icings, baking perfect cakes, decorating stars, shells, flowers and more is covered in this 60 minute program…. |
|
|
2 Pair Ball Lock Disconnects for Corny Kegs 2 Gas 2 Liquid $17.60 These ball lock disconnects fit the most commonly used Home Brew tank (a.k.a. Corney Keg). Stainless Steel barb fitting with 1/4″ outside diameter…. |
|
|
Fender Presents: Getting Started on Electric Guitar — A Guide for Beginners $14.27 Over 3 hours long with 50 interactive guitar lessons on DVD. Covers tuning, essential chords and scales, music reference, practice tips, rhythm techniques, play-along tracks with a band, 3-D fretboard graphics, instrument care, and more. Includes 5 languages: English, French, Spanish, Japanese, and German. Hosted by Keith Wyatt of the Musicians Institute…. |
|
|
Baby Einstein – My First Signs $19.99 A playful introduction to words and sign language — my street to main street!– Exposes babies to words and sign language– Presents a fun way for parents and little ones to “go exploring”As babies grow, their eye-hand coordination begins to improve as their ability to interact with their surroundings blossoms. It is the perfect time for My First Signs, A playful introduction to 20 common words a… |
|
|
Amira’s Bellydance 101 Belly Dancing Basics For Beginners $11.09 AMIRA’S BELLYDANCE 101 BELLY DANCING – DVD Movie… |
|
|
I Can Dance – Introduction to Ballet for Children [VHS] $9.99 Join professional dancer Debra Maxwell and her mixed-gender class for an introduction to ballet. Maxwell demonstrates the five basic ballet positions, then goes to the barre for a lesson in ballet essentials like demi plié, élevé, tendu, dégagé, rond de jambe, and grand battement. Maxwell provides clear visual and verbal instruction for each step, then offers pointers and encouragement… |
|
|
Yoga for Absolute Beginners I $8.50 … |
|
|
Basic Sign Language [VHS] $19.99 … |
|
|
Entertaining with Balloon Sculpting Volume 4 – Hats & Cartoons – With S. Frank Stringham $8.95 Volume 4 – Hats & Cartoons Hats and Cartoons are some of the most requested figures for the working balloon artist and S.Frank Stringham shares some of his favorites with you. From a basic flower hat to a 13 balloon elaborate monster hat and also tips on how to customize and make up your own hats to maximize your tips. Learn two popular cartoon characters along with a general superhero that can b… |