Using Portuguese : a guide to contemporary usage / Ana Sofia Ganho, Timothy McGovern.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ganho, Ana Sofia, author.

McGovern, Timothy Michael, 1965- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Portuguese language--Usage.

Portuguese language.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 261 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This 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.

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

11. Fields of meaning

vocabulary extension

12. Portuguese for Spanish speakers.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

ISBN:

1-107-14364-0

1-139-16873-8

9786612394713

0-511-64429-9

1-282-39471-1

0-511-64807-3

0-511-18716-5

0-511-55726-4

0-511-18623-1

OCLC:

191953014