Introducing:
Inglês, sua chave para à pronúncia
correta
What happens when someone with access to one of the
world’s most funded, researched, and developed
system for training people applies this methodology
to teaching English to Brazilians?
.The answer, is change!
Hi, I’m Tony Larson, and not too long ago I
was in a similar position as you may be.
But instead of being a Brazilian wanting to
speak English, I was a North American wanting to learn
Portuguese. At the time
my work took me to various countries, where I frequently
enjoyed the company of Brazilians who were living
or travelling abroad. I had never met such lively,
spontaneous people. .Enchanted
by the exotic sounds and rhythms when they spoke amongst
themselves, I became determined to learn Portuguese.
.I had tried books and
tapes from USA, Brazil, and even one from Portugal.
But nothing worked for me.
.When I recalled how my former company’s
training system had been so simple and effective,
I decided to try applying these principles to my own
Portuguese training. Did it work?
.Well, after eight months of teaching myself
with these methods for three to four hours a week,
I was granted an official fluency rating in Portuguese
from the University of Washington!
.The professor who corrected my course placement
exam thought that I had taken advanced courses or
lived in Brazil or Portugal!
.And although it was nice getting complimented
on my Portuguese everywhere we went, the best part
was simply being able to communicate so naturally
on my trip to Brazil. .So
how is something remarkable like this possible for
someone like myself? .I
have to confess, I simply combined the proven training
techniques from my previous position with Portuguese
words and sounds, and the learning part was inevitable.
You
see, my previous vocation was as a trainer for the
same organization who’s research and development
department brought us the x-ray, the microwave oven,
and even the internet! .That’s
right, the United States military.
.Millions of government dollars are spent monthly
to train their students, whose application of learned
material is vital to national security.
.Teams of psychologists, scientists, and experts
continually analyze and improve upon their sophisticated
instructional methods..
Powerful psychological tools such as visualization
and vocal affirmation mentally prepare students to
learn and retain information before new material is
taught. . It’s
similar to washing that layer of dirt off your car
before you put the wax on, or fertilizing the farm
before you plant. First preexisting mental inhibitors
such as lack of focus, unproductive thought patterns,
and even anxiety are corrected.
. Then instructors are positioned to motivate
and instruct in a way that sticks!
. And that is what we (you and I) do for you
in this book..
First we build
for you, in a logical, easy to understand sequence,
the psychological foundation for effective learning.
.Then we explore this
systematic and logical approach to learning English.
What
beginners can expect from this book
If you read this book with an open mind, participate
in all the exercises, and follow the instructions,
you can expect to develop a strong understanding of
how English really works and is pronounced..
You will be able to travel, greet people, book a room
in a hotel over the phone, order food at restaurants,
and ask people to clarify when you do not understand.
.Assuming you follow
through, you will benefit from this system as others
have. And you will have the option to continue your
English advancement with this same learning system
through other books and resources available.
What advanced and intermediate English speakers
can expect
Any book can teach you rules and verbs, but this is
the only tool available that will help you lose your
accent! Even if you already speak English at an advanced
level, you can still expect to greatly improve upon
your pronunciation. .Once
you incorporate this system into the way you speak
and learn English, you will understand how to help
yourself pronounce any English word correctly. .There
will be no more mysteries, and you will speak with
more pride and confidence.
Dedication
I dedicate this work to you, the Brazilian people,
who have blessed me in so many ways..
It was inspiration that overflows from interaction
with you people that created my desire to learn Portuguese..
And of course to the individuals who originally helped
me plug the Portuguese words and sounds into this
learning system, thank you. This book, which results
from 14 years of research and practical application,
is my chance to give back to you all.
