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Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar: A Practical Guide
Modern Brazilian Portuguese 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 second edition, this third edition provides new and extended notes for Spanish speakers, which focus on common difficulties faced by learners of Portuguese, as well as revised explanations of grammar and usage, which include the use of ‘tu’ in Portuguese.
A combination of reference grammar and practical usage manual, complemented by a Companion Website with audiovisual material and a separate Workbook designed to accompany the Grammar, this textbook is the ideal source for learners of Brazilian Portuguese at all levels, from beginner to advanced.
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 second edition, this third edition provides new and extended notes for Spanish speakers, which focus on common difficulties faced by learners of Portuguese, as well as revised explanations of grammar and usage, which include the use of ‘tu’ in Portuguese.
A combination of reference grammar and practical usage manual, complemented by a Companion Website with audiovisual material and a separate Workbook designed to accompany the Grammar, this textbook is the ideal source for learners of Brazilian Portuguese at all levels, from beginner to advanced.
571 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 24, 2010
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April 17, 2016
Not necessarily a thrill to read, but hands down the best reference I have ever used for mastering colloquial Portuguese grammar and syntax. Should be read completely, ploddingly, and thoughtfully. I averaged about five pages per day for three months. Loved the ubiquitous examples for each grammar concept. Valeu John!
June 25, 2017
Muito legal. Eu aprendei tanto. Esse livro vai ficar na estante pela referência futura. Agora eu preciso melhorar o meu português por falando e escutando. Eu recomendava esse livro sem dúvida pra pessoas que querem conhecer a gramática do português coloquial. O autor, John Whitlam, originalmente é dos Estados mas mora no Brasil há mais do que vinte anos. Portanto ele entende muito bem ambos línguas, inglês e português. A primeira parte se trata gramática enquanto que a secunda parte se trata como falar a língua nas situações ordinárias. Eu consegui ler o livro em seis meses, e estudo português há seis meses também. Fico muito animado pra aprender mais e melhor a minha capacidade de falar e escutar.
Brent M.
Brent M.
December 17, 2019
MODERN BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE GRAMMAR: A PRACTICAL GUIDE is a great book for people who would like to refresh their grammar and for beginners who would like a better foundation when it comes to grammar. Personally, I wouldn't recommend focusing on grammar when you're new to a language, conversation and reading comprehension are more important. I love how this book is very detailed, the explanations are easy to understand. I don't really like all of the exercises, but you can't have it all. I highly recommend this book to beginners and people who already know the language. But don't forget to work on your listening comprehension and conversation skills.
July 19, 2022
Eu li cada página e cada página valeu a pena. Espero ler em breve obras de ficção em português!
July 14, 2023
Great reference. One of the better grammar books I’ve used.
May 6, 2016
A useful blend of a typical grammar for the first half of the book going over verb forms, syntax, clause structure, pronouns, etc. The second half focuses on Communication skills and has chapters dedicated to topics such as connecting clauses and conjunctions. This grammar is very useful for advanced studies since it not only informs you of different options of word choice, but also tells you whether one is used in informal situations such as casual conversations verses more formal settings, and there are several useful references for using Brazilian Portuguese in Business. These nuances help readers to gain proficiency in both colloquial and written Brazilian Portuguese with greater precision.
September 6, 2015
A nice reference book suitable for self-studying, can help you to clarify misunderstandings that may occur while learning Portuguese.
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