Teach Yourself Beginner's Portuguese' is the right course for you if you really want to learn Portuguese but are daunted by the prospect of complicated grammar, classes and coursebooks. This book starts right from the beginning and explains everything in simple English. There are hints throughout to make learning easy and you can learn at your own pace with plenty of practice of each new point. It is a friendly introduction to the language which will help you to understand and speak Portuguese sufficiently well to function effectively in basic everyday situations. The course will also offer you an insight into Portuguese culture.