Using Portuguese
Using Portuguese
Timothy McGovern, University of California, Santa Barbara
£34.99
GBPThis is a guide to Portuguese usage for students who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. It covers both the Brazilian and the European varieties of the language, and differentiates clearly between them. It gives detailed explanations of grammatical structures and semantic fields and, unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English-speakers. It also contains a special chapter for students who are familiar with Spanish, highlighting key similarities and differences between the two languages. Careful consideration is given throughout to questions of style, register, and politeness which are essential to achieving an appropriate level of formality or informality in writing and speech. Clear, readable and easy to consult via its two indexes, this is an essential reference for learners seeking access to the finer nuances of the Portuguese language.
- Helps the intermediate learner grappling with issues of style and register in Portuguese; special chapter for students already familiar with Spanish provides guidance on similarities and differences
- Clearly laid out with two indexes (Portuguese and English) for ease of access
Product details
March 2004Paperback
9780521796637
274 pages
244 × 170 × 15 mm
0.52kg
Available
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Written expression
- 3. Vocabulary
- 4. Nouns and adjectives
- 5. Verbs
- 6. Reported speech
- 7. Pronouns and articles
- 8. Adverbs
- 9. Comparatives and superlatives
- 10. Interrogatives (Questions)
- 11. Fields of meaning - vocabulary extension
- 12. Portuguese for Spanish speakers
- Portuguese index
- English index.
