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Tag Archives: language
On The Asymmetry Of Predator Love: Part One
It is remarkable that I know of no word in any language that deals with the phenomenon of predator-love. Yet the phenomenon is something that we all understand at least viscerally. Human beings are perhaps the only predatory species that … Continue reading
Book Review: Teach Yourself Portuguese Grammar
Teach Yourself Portuguese Grammar, by Sue Tyson-Ward One of the advantages, if it can be called that, to trying to learn a language where there is a distinct lack of formal education in the United States is the creativity that … Continue reading
Book Review: Complete Portuguese: The Basics
Complete Portuguese: The Basics, by Jura D. Oliveira & Oscar Fernandez This book is a straightforward guide to teaching the basics of Portuguese, and although the book doesn’t have a lot in the way of frills, it has a lot … Continue reading
Book Review: 50 Ways To Improve Your Portuguese
50 Ways To Improve Your Portuguese, by Helena Tostevin and Manuela Cook When it comes to books that talk about learning languages there are a variety of approaches that one can have. Some books are relentlessly focused on specific parts … Continue reading
The Problem Of Pronouns
One of the more awkward social situations I have been involved in–and this is saying something given my general awkwardness as a human being [1]–was when I attended a meeting on privilege and the people organizing the event had everyone … Continue reading
Book Review: Portuguese For Dummies
Portuguese For Dummies, by Karen Keller I have to admit that I have a soft spot for the dummies series, despite (or maybe because of) the fact that I do not consider myself particularly a dummy of any kind [1]. … Continue reading
Book Review: Getting Started In Portuguese
Getting Started In Portuguese, by Sue Tyson-Ward I have to admit that this review will be colored a bit by the fact that it comes with a cd that I was unable to use because I don’t happen to have … Continue reading
Book Review: Basic Portuguese
Basic Portuguese, by Sue Tyson-Ward It is always interesting to me to see how different books approach the issue of learning languages. How does one learn best? This particular book does a good job at presenting a goodly bit of … Continue reading
Book Review: Collins’ Portuguese Dictionary & Grammar
Collins’ Portuguese Dictionary & Grammar It’s good to have a useful dictionary. As a child, I was made fun of for reading dictionaries, a habit I have continued well into my adulthood, but those who make fun of those who … Continue reading
Book Review: The Everything Essential Brazilian Portuguese Book
The Everything Essential Brazilian Portuguese Book, by Fernanda Ferreira In general, I have to say that this is a well-organized book for those who want a basic understanding of Portuguese. I’m not sure exactly how many people are looking for … Continue reading
