Bom Dia! Level 1 - Portuguese Language Textbook (Portuguese and English Edition)

There are a lot of books out there for learning Portuguese; unfortunately, the number is skewed heavily in favor of Brazilian Portuguese. Even in the foreword of one of the "Look Inside!" Brazilian Portuguese books I found on Amazon are the words, "After all, who wants to go to Portugal?" My, my.I often listen to Portugal's Radio Sim on my computer, and have fallen in love with the sound of European Portuguese. I have been able to find a few apps for my iPod that teach the European pronunciation either in short phrases, or word by word. These have helped immeasurably, but they only whetted my appetite.I have bought a few phrase books and such, but felt as if I was just skimming the surface of the language. And since I plan on visiting Portugal to use my language to have a wonderful time, it helps to have something to visualize. Bom Dia! is THE book I have been looking for!Some reviewers say that it is too rudimentary--but that's just what I need, to fill the gaps in my homemade do-it-yourself study. Other reviewers say the book is geared to school kids--but that's a big part of the culture in any country, so I don't see it as a downside. I read through Bom Dia! aloud, imitating the European pronunciation I've studied and heard. Knowing that the sentences do not contain Brazilian phrases, I can go ahead and learn it with confidence.I don't think any book ever had this many pictures of Portugal, which is just great; I can visualize myself in these places, interacting with the people and speaking their language! All the things I've mentioned in this book make a big impression and stick with me long after I have closed it, as I do my best to think in Portuguese throughout the day. The only thing I could want more is for the price of Bom Dia! 2 to drop a bit before I go to buy it (not for a while, yet)!And one more important thing about this book: IT'S FUN!

Disappointed that there are insufficient worksheet-type exercises. I'm used to the iterative learning style of latin; also, I am fluent in one other romance language. Anyway, my fault, I didn't investigate properly. Very pretty, though.

It’s a good book to teach Portuguese as a second language

Perfect for beginner language learner.

Is good

I bought this book because the description referenced a textbook and CD. Be aware, there is no audio CD included, only the textbook. I returned the book.

This is a good textbook for those who want to learn Portuguese but please take into consideration Brazilian Portuguese and Portuguese form Portugal are two different creatures. Some words you would use in Portugal would mean something completely different in Brazil. This book is helpful for basic vocabulary but certain words and phrases are different and may cause confusion. For those who are trying to learn Brazilian Portuguese this is helpful with basic vocabulary and basic grammar.

This is a wonderful text book to help gain knowledge of the European Portuguese Language. It complements other books I've purchased to help me better learn the language.