Portuguese: An Essential Grammar
This new edition of Portuguese: An Essential Grammar is a practical reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Portuguese.\ It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language that combines traditional and function-based grammar. The book sets out the complexities of Portuguese in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and free from jargon. Throughout, the emphasis is on Portuguese as used by native speakers around the world.\ The Grammar is the ideal...
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This new edition of Portuguese: An Essential Grammar is a practical reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Portuguese.It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language that combines traditional and function-based grammar. The book sets out the complexities of Portuguese in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and free from jargon. Throughout, the emphasis is on Portuguese as used by native speakers around the world.The Grammar is the ideal reference source for the learner and user of Portuguese. It is suitable for either independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.This second edition features:· Coverage of both European and Brazilian Portuguese and information on the lexical differences between the two· Detailed contents list and index for easy access to information · Full use of authentic examples· Coverage of traditional grammar and language functions· New section on the history and culture of the Portuguese-speaking world
Foreword to first editionAcknowledgmentsForeword to second editionHow to use this bookPt. IAn Essential Grammar1Ch. 1Pronunciation and spelling3Ch. 2Nouns9Ch. 3Articles24Ch. 4Adjectives32Ch. 5Pronouns43Ch. 6Numerals64Ch. 7Verbs68Ch. 8Adverbs107Ch. 9Conjunctions111Ch. 10Prepositions116Ch. 11Additional notes on Portuguese usage119Pt. IILanguage Functions131Ch. 12Socializing133Ch. 13Exchanging factual information151Ch. 14Getting things done165Ch. 15Finding out and expressing intellectual attitudes175Ch. 16Judgement and evaluation185Pt. IIIBrazilian Variants203Ch. 17Brazilian essential grammar and language functions205Ch. B1Pronunciation and spelling206Ch. B2Nouns210Ch. B3Articles211Ch. B4Adjectives212Ch. B5Pronouns213Ch. B6Numerals218Ch. B7Verbs219Ch. B10Prepositions221Ch. B11Additional notes on Brazilian Portuguese usage222Ch. B12Socializing224Ch. B13Exchanging factual information230Ch. B14Getting things done232Ch. B15Finding out about and expressing intellectual attitudes234Ch. B16Judgement and evaluation235Pt. IVHistorical and Cultural Notes237Ch. 18The Portuguese language and the cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world239Bibliography253Index255
