SHORT STORIES IN BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE
Looking for a fun and engaging way to learn Portuguese?
With its captivating stories, helpful learning tools, and audio recordings, "Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese" is a must-have resource!
AUDIO RECORDING
With the audio recording of all the short stories, you can practice your listening skills and in a natural and engaging way.
HIGHLIGHTED VOCABULARY
With a glossary on every page, you can effortlessly learn new words and phrases while reading, contributing to your overall comprehension of the stories.
SIDE-BY-SIDE TRANSLATION
The side-by-side Portuguese and English translation makes it easy for you to gain a more nuanced understanding of the stories.
EXTENDED VOCABULARY LIST
Each story is accompanied by a carefully curated list of vocabulary words that relate to the story's unique setting, so that you can effortlessly expand your Portuguese vocabulary.
STORIES
O PODER DO PEIDO
A man discovers that his farts have medicinal powers and becomes a worldwide phenomenon, changing the field of medicine forever.
Extended Vocabulary List:
A NOIVA DO HOTEL
THE HOTEL'S BRIDE
A woman arrives at Hotel Copacabana, but strange occurrences in her room lead her to question whether she is losing her mind or if the hotel has a dark history.
Extended Vocabulary List:
Hotel
A MALA PESADA
THE HEAVY SUITCASE
Maria and her husband João attempt to find a creative solution to their lack of funds to visit their son in London, leading to a surprising turn of events at the airport.
Extended Vocabulary List:
Airport
A COXINHA MÁGICA
THE MAGIC COXINHA
A couple, who feel increasingly distant from each other, discovers a new type of magical snack at their local bakery, which transforms their relationship.
Extended Vocabulary List:
Food & Drinks Bakery
FÉRIAS INESQUECÍVEIS
UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAY
A man on vacation in Rio de Janeiro sets out to see the famous Pão de Açúcar, but a surprising event changes his plans and leads to a heroic act.
Extended Vocabulary List:
Catching a Bus
LICENÇA PARA RONCAR
LICENSE TO SNORE
Ricardo and his best friend Rita plan to go to the movies, but things don't go as smoothly as they expected.
Extended Vocabulary List:
Entertainment
CELULAR, MEMES E LÁGRIMAS
MOBILE PHONE,
MEMES AND TEARS
A traveler in Brazil seeks assistance from a cell phone store employee, but an accidental deletion of his phone's files sets off a chain of unexpected events.
Extended Vocabulary List:
Mobile Phone
Text Messaging
O VESTIDO DA VINGANÇA
THE REVENGE DRESS
A shopping trip takes a dark turn when the protagonist realizes she has a connection to the sales assistant, leading to a shocking revelation.
Extended Vocabulary List:
Shopping
✅ Audio recording of all stories
✅ Glossary to quickly check the meaning of important words
✅ Side-by-side translation into English
✅ Extended vocabulary list
Fernando Nonohay Nonohay
My name is Fernando and I'm a Brazilian Portuguese Teacher, Translator & Interpreter based in London, UK. I was born in Porto Alegre, the capital of the Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul State. After I graduated from university, I visited London as a tourist and liked it so much that I moved back to train to be a teacher, translator and interpreter. In my 20+ years of experience I have helped many people on their journey to learn Brazilian Portuguese. Teaching is my passion and I am proud to have taught Brazilian Portuguese to staff of British Airways, BBC, Sotheby’s, Fine Line Film Distribution, among many others.
Reviews
4.9
Top Rated
Kirsten Grashoff
Very easy to understand!
As someone who isn't quite fluent but also not beginner-level, this book was very easy to understand. I learned new words an also learned how to use them in the right context. The glossary is incredibly useful, it was a good choice! What I did was I read the stories, waited a few days to revisit them and I tried to translate a bit more than last time. It's very useful and so far I'm loving it! It's also very easy on the eyes to read, it's not overwhelming nor is it confusing. Everything is pieced together very well.
Curtis Hinkle
Learning can be lots of fun
This was one of the best group of short stories in Portuguese I have bought and I have bought many of the last few years. The humor is one of the elements which makes it better than most others. It also is full of important vocabulary along with a variety of contexts in which to practice the new words. The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 is that it left me wanting more.
Mirna Calix
excellent tool for the learning journey!
I made this purchase recently and I find it an invaluable tool to utilize. I am making gains in the beginners phase, and what I like most is they are easy to follow, yet you feel challenged. Such a well rounded learning tool with very entertaining written stories. Fernando is very clear when reciting the stories and has added an excellent Key box explaining more advanced words so you can really grasp and expand your vocabulary. Beginners to advanced and everyone in between can really benefit from this creatively written book! Much gratitude from one very satisfied customer. Make your purchase!
Victor Andzulis
Fernando does it again!
Fernando is truly a great teacher, and this book is another great example of that. If you are at an intermediate level with the language, understand the stories should be manageable without having to depend on the translations. If you are still in a more beginning stage, plenty of translation help is provided. Translations for key vocabulary words are provided through the story, and a complete side-by-side translation is provided after each story. For especially ambitious students, an expanded vocabulary list is provided as well that introduces more words that are related to the theme of the story. The added benefit of the audio file is invaluable for reenforcing pronunciation and inflection. Fernando thought of everything and created another excellent learning tool! I highly recommend!
Bill Lawson
A Unique and Valuable Learning Tool
Fernando's latest addition to his e-book offerings, "Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese", is a very welcome addition to my Portuguese language learning effort. The audio versions, with Fernando's clear and precise diction, are excellent. Listening with or without reading the accompanying Portuguese text each presents its own contributions to my listening comprehension. The in-line vocabulary call-outs, and the side-by-side Portuguese/English translations, and especially the extensive lists of useful, and vital to understand, words and expressions all add to the completeness and versatility of each story. And Fernando's stories are so enjoyable in themselves, with unexpected turns and humorous situations. From beginning to intermediate levels, "Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese" should challenge and reward any student.
Jan Inge Torgersen
Great quirky stories
Firstly, Fernando again shows his ingenuity through these stories. He really have a passion for what he does, which you can see in all his work. The short stories are great, but written in an educational form. There is a dictionary of the key words and a side-by-side English translation. I recognize many things in the stories, grammar wise, from the private classes and other material provided by Fernando. You can read the stories and enjoy them as they are, or use them to practice pronunciation by reading them out, aided by the provided audio file. The stories are the end goal of how I wish to know Brazilian Portuguese. My plan is to read them many many times over.
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