Portuguese: An Essential Grammar An Essential Grammar

Coverage of both European and Brazilian PortugueseDetailed contents list and index for easy accessNew section on the history and culture of the Portuguese-speaking world

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

PART I: AN ESSENTIAL GRAMMAR 1. Pronunciation and spelling 2. Nouns 3. Articles 4. Adjectives 5. Pronouns 6. Numerals 7. Verbs 8. Adverbs 9. Conjunctions 10. Prepositions 11. Additional notes on Portuguese usage PART II: LANGUAGE FUNCTION 12. Socializing 13. Exchanging factual information 14. Getting things done 15. Finding out and expressing intellectual attitudes 16. Judgement and evaluation PART III: BRAZILIAN VARIANTS 17. Brazilian Essential Grammar and Language Functions

Amélia P. Hutchinson is lecturer in Portuguese at the University of Georgia and Janet Lloyd at the University of Salford.