Essential Portuguese Grammar: All The Grammar Really Needed For Speech And Comprehension (Dover Language Guides Essential Grammar)

ISBN: 0486216500

Author: Prista, Alexander da R.

Condition: New

This is not a simplified study, but rather a selected grammar for adult use that points out many time-saving shortcuts.Learn objective, simple, everyday communication in the shortest amount of time with a Portuguese grammar course that can be used alone either as a beginner or as a refresher course or as an ideal supplement to a phrase book or record course for home study or class use. No prior knowledge of either Portuguese grammar or grammatical terms is needed.All grammatical rules are illustrated with phrases and sentences that you can incorporate directly into your working vocabulary, and hints are generously sprinkled throughout, showing you how to replace difficult constructions with simpler ones. One section is devoted to the definition of all grammatical terms used in the book.Constantly drawing comparisons with English construction, it presents in logical order all the significant aspects of Portuguese grammar: word order, forming questions, nouns and articles, adjectives and adverbs, possessives, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, how to form negatives, personal pronouns, conjunctions and prepositions, how to conjugate verbs in the major tenses, prepositions and infinitives, and so on. Four appendices cover regular conjugations, orthographic-changing verbs, and irregular verbs. Glossary of grammatical terms. Index.Clear Focus: Covers the most important aspects of Portuguese grammar with clarity, emphasizing commonly used expressions. Practical Examples: Grammatical rules are illustrated with phrases and sentences ready to be integrated into your working vocabulary. Simplification Tips: Offers hints to replace complex constructions with simpler ones, making learning more accessible and aiming for simple, everyday communication. Comparative Approach: Constant comparisons with English construction to logically highlight major aspects of Portuguese grammar. Comprehensive Coverage: Includes word order, forming questions, adjectives, possessives, negatives, conjunctions, verb conjugation, and more. Beginner-Friendly: Suitable as a beginner or refresher course, supplement to a phrase book, or home study/class use. Assumes no prior knowledge of Portuguese grammar or grammatical terms, with a dedicated section for defining these terms. Time-Saving Techniques: Points out numerous shortcuts to expedite the learning process without simplifying the material. Versatile Resource: Extensive Appendices: Contains appendices on regular conjugations, orthographic-changing verbs, and irregular verbs. Additional Tools: Includes a glossary of grammatical terms and an index for easy reference.Engage effectively with over 220 million native speakers worldwide and enrich your personal and professional connections.