Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar: A Practical Guide

By John Whitlam and Agripino S. Silveira

Book Overview

Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Brazilian Portuguese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.

The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as agreement, nouns, verbs and adjectives. Part B is carefully organized around language functions covering all major communication situations such as establishing identity, making contact and expressing likes, dislikes and preferences.

With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples. Building on the success of the first edition, this second edition also includes:

- An introduction to the history and current status of Brazilian Portuguese

- Notes for Spanish speakers pointing out the main grammatical differences between the two languages

- Additional explanation and exemplification of areas of particular difficulty for learners.

A combination of reference grammar and practical usage manual, Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar is the ideal source for learners of Brazilian Portuguese at all levels, from beginner to advanced.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 113864689X
• ISBN13: 9781138646896
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 542 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.8" x 9.6"