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Flash Portuguese is a book intended for those visiting Portugal, having the characteristics of both a conversation guide/phrasebook, a tourist/cultural guide or a scrapbook that will not only facilitate basic communication in Portuguese, but also a better understanding of the country.

It is a book written for English-speaking learners of Portuguese as a Foreign Language, but one that also accounts for the fact its users may have another mother tongue. Therefore, visual language plays an important role, as does the flexible nature of the manual (as it can easily be adapted to meet the specific needs of each user).

In addition to the basic grammar tools, words, expressions and phrases are presented via the following six thematic units: People, Getting Around, Time and Weather, Food and Drinks, Sleep and Health, Shopping and Culture.

Texts on history and culture, plus bilingual excerpts from the masterpieces of Portuguese literature are also included.

The purpose of this book is not to teach the reader to understand and speak Portuguese perfectly, but rather to enable them to understand the basics and make themselves understood in most situations in Portugal.

The goal is "mingle with Portuguese".