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Chapter 1
Author's Preface
The author introduces a new guide for Portuguese and Brazilian youth, as well as foreigners, to learn the Portuguese language correctly. The work is divided into two parts: a vocabulary of proper names and forty-three dialogues adapted to everyday life. The author emphasizes the importance of avoiding literal translations and includes a phraseology, letters, anecdotes, proverbs, and a coin index in this second edition. He criticizes previous works for their imperfections and lack of pronunciation guides, hoping his book will be accepted by students and youth.
Chapter 2
English as She Is Spoke
The chapter introduces the book 'English as She Is Spoke' as a humorous collection of English phrases and dialogues, presented as a serious language guide but filled with absurd errors and cultural misunderstandings.
Chapter 3
Of the Man
This chapter presents an extensive vocabulary list organized by categories such as body parts, defects, trades, objects, food, animals, plants, games, church items, military terms, and more, reflecting a systematic but often erroneous attempt to catalog the world in English.
Chapter 4
Familiar Phrases
A collection of English phrases as translated by Senhor Pedro Carolino, filled with humorous errors and linguistic absurdities. The phrases cover everyday situations such as dining, dressing, weather, health, and social interactions, showcasing the author's misunderstanding of English idioms and grammar.
Chapter 5
Familiar Dialogues
A series of practical dialogues covering everyday activities such as dressing, dining, shopping, hunting, fishing, and language learning, all rendered in a highly unconventional English that reflects the author's creative misunderstandings.
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