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Why Learn Portuguese from Software?


Whether you are planning a trip to a Portuguese speaking country, expecting a foreign exchange student or just want to learn a new language, then Learn Portuguese Software is for you.

Learning Portuguese from software can help you gain fluency through:

  • Vocabulary – Obtaining and mastering vocabulary is a good place to start when learning a language. Once you learn a word either by repetition or association, you will be able to understand and speak a bit of Portuguese and eventually arrange words into useful phrases.
  • Reading – The best programs include recordings of native speaker reading paragraphs or common phrases. Others come with storybooks where you can follow along with the reader or audio files that can be downloaded to a portable device.
  • Writing – Most programs allow you to pronounce a word or type words relating to images. This also helps with spelling and inflection.
  • Grammar – Some of the best programs offer a grammar guide. This guide will help you learn about Portuguese grammar, including rules, conjugations and where adjectives and adverbs should be placed in a sentence.
  • Pronunciation – Many programs offer a pronunciation section where you can listen to or see a word and then pronounce it into a microphone. The software then evaluates your pronunciation compared to a native speaker.
  • Reference and Teaching Materials – Most programs have a built in dictionary. A few programs also come with a talking dictionary, which pronounces a word and the definition.

Portuguese is a well–known language but it is not in the top five spoken languages. Chances are that there are few Portuguese speakers around you to practice with, but Learn Portuguese Software is designed to provide you with the conversation skills you need to participate in real conversation with confidence.

In this site, you will find articles on the major differences between Brazilian and European Portuguese and the history of the language, news stories and comprehensive reviews on Learn Portuguese software that will help you make an informed decision on which software is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS — We do the research so you don’t have to.™


What to Look for When Choosing Software to Learn Portuguese

Learning a new language comes with challenges. When buying software, the consumer should look for certain teaching aspects that will make the learning process as easy as possible.

Since every student learns differently it is helpful if the program provides a variety of teaching tools. The best programs provide text instruction, conversation practice, references and amusing games. Many also offer downloadable audio files, video and books.

Below are the criteria TopTenREVIEWS used to evaluate Learn Portuguese Software.

  • Ease of Use – Program installation should be simple with a direct download from the company's website or installation CD(s) through the mail. The program should be easy to navigate with a menu toolbar, separate navigation window or browsing buttons. It is also helpful if the program comes with installation instructions and a user guide.
  • Features – Beginner and advanced learners should benefit from the program in a variety of ways to accommodate different learning styles such as visual (word/image association), auditory (listening to proper pronunciation) and tactile (writing) learning.
  • Fundamentals – The program should teach users how to read and write Portuguese through speech recognition, which will assist in correct grammar usage, pronunciation, conversation practice and comparisons with native speakers.
  • Teaching Tools – variety of teaching tools help users with different learning styles. For example, visual learners will benefit from videos and images and audio learners will benefit from audio files.
  • Word Tools – Learn Portuguese software should offer tools to help the learner pronounce and study the language including a glossary, dictionary, word processing converter and word and root searches.
  • Learning Games – Crossword puzzles, unscramble and diction are just a few useful learning games, which make acquiring a second language fun.
  • Help/Documentation – Learn Portuguese software help files should be well written and easy to locate. The program should also offer tutorials to explain difficult exercises. The software manufacturer should provide telephone and online contact information for technical support.
For the best Learn Portuguese software on the market, check out Learn Portuguese Now! by Transparent Language.

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