Portuguese: An Essential Grammar (Routledge Essential Grammars) - Hardcover

First published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Portuguese: An Essential Grammar is a practical reference guide to the most important aspects of modern European and Brazilian 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 user and learner of Portuguese. It is suitable for either independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. coverage of European and Brazilian Portuguese detailed contents list and index for easy access of information full use of authentic examples coverage of traditional grammar and language functions