Learn Portuguese Before You Know It by Transparent is an excellent program for mastering vocabulary and simple sentences. This program teaches 1000 common words and 250 common phrases through flash cards and activities.

The Flash Card feature consists of four sections: Recognize It, Know It, Produce It and Own it.

Recognize It shows you a written Portuguese word or phrase, you think of the English translation and flip it over to see if you are correct.

Know It shows you a written Portuguese word or phrase, you type the English translation and it will tell you if you are right or wrong.

Produce It works just like Recognize It but shows you a written English word and you think of the Portuguese translation.

Own It works like Know It but shows you an English word or phrase and you type in the Portuguese translation.

Learning through Activities is another great way to learn vocabulary and phrases in four steps. Multiple Choice Recognize It, Multiple Choice Produce It, Pronunciation and Dictation. The multiple choice sections work just like the flash cards, but you choose from four items.

In Pronunciation, you can record yourself saying a word or phrase and then play it back and compare your pronunciation with a native speaker.

With Dictation you hear a Portuguese word and then type it.

Learn Portuguese Before You Know It is software that can benefit Portuguese novices, but we recommend a more comprehensive program like Portuguese Complete Edition.