Modern Brazilian Portuguese Grammar: A Practical Guideáis an innovative reference guide to Brazilian Portuguese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.

TheáGrammaráis 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
• expressing likes, dislikes and preferences.

With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples. Main features of theáGrammaráinclude:

• clear, jargon-free explanations
• emphasis on the language as it is spoken and written today
• extensive cross-referencing between the different sections.

A combination of reference grammar and practical usage manual,áModern Brazilian Portuguese Grammaráis the ideal resource for learners of Brazilian Portuguese at all levels, from beginner to advanced.

John Whitlamáis 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.