Portuguese Language & Literature

An essential, comprehensive guide for all who are interested in learning the Portuguese language and mastering its complexities, Portuguese: A Reference Manual supplements the phonetic and grammatical explanations offered in basic textbooks.

This introduction to Portuguese grammar contains both traditional explanations of the most important points of grammar and texts and exercises to check comprehension. It requires no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology as all linguistic terms are explained in a glossary at the start of the book and all structures are illustrated with examples that are translated into English.

Spanish speakers can learn Brazilian Portuguese much more rapidly than any other language, and thousands of students have used Antônio Simões's text/workbook Com licença: Brazilian Portuguese for Spanish Speakers to make the transition between the two languages. Recognizing the need for a text that incorporates current cultural references and the latest language pedagogy, Simões now offers Pois não: Brazilian Portuguese Course for Spanish Speakers, with Basic Reference Grammar.