Jerry Language School Portuguese Course is a practical refer-ence guide to the most important aspects of modern Portuguese. It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language that combines traditional and function-based grammar. The course sets out the complex-ities of Portuguese in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and free from jargon. Throughout, the emphasis is on Portuguese as used by native speakers around the world. The Grammar is the ideal reference source for the learner and user of Portuguese. It is suitable for either independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.