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I went to the library today and checked out 1944's An Invitation to Portuguese. It builds on your knowledge by asking questions and giving answers in Portuguese, plus some grammar notes, which is the only place English appears (fine by me). Seems like a good method, but this book is so old-fashioned, it's amusing and quaint.

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  1. I stumbled upon your blog quite by accident, but wow. I'm subscribing to the RSS and I'll read it regularly. You are quite an amazing polyglot. Good luck with all of those languages.

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  2. I wouldn't call myself a polyglot (I wish!) :), but thanks for reading. :)

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