Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar: A Practical Guide

by John Whitlam

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: With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples. Main features of the Grammar include: A combination of reference grammar and practical usage manual, Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar is the ideal resource for learners of Brazilian Portuguese at all levels, from beginner to advanced. It can be used independently, or in conjunction with the Modern Brazilian Portuguese Workbook, see ISBN 9780415566469. John Whitlam is a freelance writer, university lecturer and lexicographer based in Rio de Janeiro. He has authored a number of language teaching books and project coordinated and co-authored three of the best-selling bilingual dictionaries of Portuguese and English.

Genres: Portuguese Literature, Reference, Language

496 pages, Paperback

First published August 24, 2010

Reviews

[Gavin · Rating 4 out of 5]

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!

[Brent · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Sanrizz · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Douglas Meeker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eu li cada página e cada página valeu a pena. Espero ler em breve obras de ficção em português!

[Fletcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference. One of the better grammar books I’ve used.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Katya · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice reference book suitable for self-studying, can help you to clarify misunderstandings that may occur while learning Portuguese.