Your one-stop guide to mastering the basics of Portuguese Can one book have all you need to communicate confidently in a new language? Yes, and that book is Portuguese Verbs & Essentials of Grammar. It offers a solid foundation in the major verbal and grammatical concepts of the language, from pronouns to idioms and expressions and from irregular verbs to expressions of time. Each unit is devoted to one topic, so you can find what you need and get focused instruction immediately. Concise yet thorough, the explanations are supported by numerous examples to help you master the different concepts. And for those tricky verbs, Portuguese Verbs & Essentials of Grammar includes a Verb Index of the most common verbs, cross-referenced to the abundant verb tables appearing throughout the book. This book will give you: An excellent introduction to the basics of Portuguese if you are a beginner or a quick, thorough reference if you already have experience in the language Contemporary usage of verbs, adjectives, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and other grammar essentials Examples that reflect contemporary usage and real-life situations