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1111 Brazilian Portuguese Words in 85 Short Stories: The Most Frequent Brazilian Portuguese Words for Beginners (A1-A2) With Spaced Repetition, Parall
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ISBN10: 9916438072
ISBN13: 9789916438077
Publisher: Mnemobooks
Published: Apr 10 2026
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789916438077
Publisher: Mnemobooks
Published: Apr 10 2026
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
85 stories. The 1,111 most frequent Brazilian Portuguese words. Learn them through reading and spaced repetition.
Most vocabulary books give you word lists to drill. This book gives you stories - 85 of them - carefully crafted so that every one of the 1,111 most frequent Brazilian Portuguese words appears naturally in context, exactly when your brain is ready for it. No flashcards. No word lists. Just stories that make Portuguese words stick.
Most vocabulary books give you word lists to drill. This book gives you stories - 85 of them - carefully crafted so that every one of the 1,111 most frequent Brazilian Portuguese words appears naturally in context, exactly when your brain is ready for it. No flashcards. No word lists. Just stories that make Portuguese words stick.
Every story sits on a two-page spread: Portuguese on the left, English on the right. Cover one side and test yourself, or read both together. You choose your level of challenge. Here is what makes this book different from everything else on the shelf:
* 85 short stories - not 10, not 20. Eighty-five. From everyday morning routines to carnival traditions and Brazilian philosophy. Each story is complete, satisfying, and takes just 5-10 minutes to read.
* The 1,111 most frequent Brazilian Portuguese words - these are the words that cover 80-85% of everyday Portuguese speech. Every word is placed using spaced repetition principles - important words reappear across multiple stories until they stick.
* Parallel text on facing pages - Portuguese and English side by side, paragraph by paragraph, with matching numbers so you never lose your place.
* Built-in progress tracking - a visual progress bar on every page shows exactly how many of the 1,111 words you have encountered. Watch it fill up as you read. By Story 85, you have seen 99% of them.
* Vocabulary + cultural notes with every story - key words highlighted and translated, plus a Cultura section that teaches you about real Brazilian life - from festa junina celebrations to the rhythms of bossa nova.
* Translation exercises with answers - practice turning English sentences into Portuguese after each story. Answers included - no guessing, no frustration.
* FREE audio for all 85 stories - scan the QR code inside (or visit the link) to hear every story read by a native Brazilian Portuguese speaker. Read along, or listen on the go. 9 thematic chapters take you on a journey through Brazilian life:
Everyday Life - Education and Work - Travel and Places - People and Society - Nature and Science - Culture and Art - Mysteries and Adventures - Looking Forward - Knowledge and Memory This book is for you if:
- You know the Latin alphabet and want to start reading real Portuguese text
- You have studied some Portuguese but your vocabulary feels stuck
- You want to learn the words that actually matter - the most frequent ones
- You learn better by reading than by memorizing grammar tables
- You want audio included. This book is NOT for you if:
- You are a complete beginner who has never encountered Portuguese before (start with a basic introduction first)
- You are already at B2+ level (this covers A1-A2)
- You want a grammar textbook (this teaches vocabulary through reading, not rules) Why 1,111? Because research shows that the top 1,000 most frequent words in any language cover 80-85% of everyday speech. We went to 1,111 to make sure you cross that threshold - with stories interesting enough that you will actually finish the book. 234 pages. Paperback and Kindle. Free audio included.
Pick up your copy and start reading your first Brazilian Portuguese story today.
* 85 short stories - not 10, not 20. Eighty-five. From everyday morning routines to carnival traditions and Brazilian philosophy. Each story is complete, satisfying, and takes just 5-10 minutes to read.
* The 1,111 most frequent Brazilian Portuguese words - these are the words that cover 80-85% of everyday Portuguese speech. Every word is placed using spaced repetition principles - important words reappear across multiple stories until they stick.
* Parallel text on facing pages - Portuguese and English side by side, paragraph by paragraph, with matching numbers so you never lose your place.
* Built-in progress tracking - a visual progress bar on every page shows exactly how many of the 1,111 words you have encountered. Watch it fill up as you read. By Story 85, you have seen 99% of them.
* Vocabulary + cultural notes with every story - key words highlighted and translated, plus a Cultura section that teaches you about real Brazilian life - from festa junina celebrations to the rhythms of bossa nova.
* Translation exercises with answers - practice turning English sentences into Portuguese after each story. Answers included - no guessing, no frustration.
* FREE audio for all 85 stories - scan the QR code inside (or visit the link) to hear every story read by a native Brazilian Portuguese speaker. Read along, or listen on the go. 9 thematic chapters take you on a journey through Brazilian life:
Everyday Life - Education and Work - Travel and Places - People and Society - Nature and Science - Culture and Art - Mysteries and Adventures - Looking Forward - Knowledge and Memory This book is for you if:
- You know the Latin alphabet and want to start reading real Portuguese text
- You have studied some Portuguese but your vocabulary feels stuck
- You want to learn the words that actually matter - the most frequent ones
- You learn better by reading than by memorizing grammar tables
- You want audio included. This book is NOT for you if:
- You are a complete beginner who has never encountered Portuguese before (start with a basic introduction first)
- You are already at B2+ level (this covers A1-A2)
- You want a grammar textbook (this teaches vocabulary through reading, not rules) Why 1,111? Because research shows that the top 1,000 most frequent words in any language cover 80-85% of everyday speech. We went to 1,111 to make sure you cross that threshold - with stories interesting enough that you will actually finish the book. 234 pages. Paperback and Kindle. Free audio included.
Pick up your copy and start reading your first Brazilian Portuguese story today.
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