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Neves does not just teach grammar; she teaches you how to think about grammar functionally.
Overview Maria Helena de Moura Neves is one of the most respected Brazilian linguists, and her Gramática Funcional (Editora Martins Fontes) is a landmark publication in Portuguese linguistics. Unlike traditional prescriptive grammars, this book offers a thorough introduction to Functional Discourse Grammar as applied to Brazilian Portuguese. It is widely used in undergraduate and graduate courses in linguistics and philology.
Gramática Funcional is a masterpiece of applied linguistics. It successfully reorients the reader's view of grammar from a set of prohibitions to a dynamic system shaped by communication. If you find a PDF, ensure it is a complete, legible scan from an institutional library. Better yet, purchase a used physical copy—it is worth the investment for anyone serious about understanding how Brazilian Portuguese actually works.
