It is not just a valuable source of information the book also explains cogently why you can’t just ‘do without’ grammatical knowledge.
I would recommend it confidently to students at A level and beyond.
It is designed to function equally as a free-standing grammar or as a foundation grammar for Hammer’s German Grammar and Usage and is suitable for both classroom use and self-study.Įssential German Grammar is exceptionally straightforward to use, full of useful exercises and examples and written with an eye for salient detail. Written by highly experienced lecturers in the field, Essential German Grammar is an invaluable resource for intermediate and advanced students of German (CEFR levels A2 to B2, ACTFL Novice High to Intermediate High). Created especially for the new edition, a companion website at offering a wealth of additional materials, including interactive exercises, quizzes and flashcards to test student understanding, downloadable PDF sheets for classroom use, PowerPoint slides for instructors and audio recordings illustrating the sounds of spoken German.Material to enable better strategic learning and understanding, including a Why Grammar?-FAQ section, a glossary of grammatical terms in both English and German and a complete answer key to exercises.
End-of-chapter extracts taken from contemporary journalistic or authentic literary sources, illustrating grammar in context, with model translations provided at the back of the book.Helpful parallels between English and German provided where relevant.Clear and accessible explanations with memorable examples informed by the latest research on the German language and presented in accordance with current teaching methodology.User-friendly layout with updated 2 colour design, engaging illustrations and visually appealing tables throughout to aid the learning process.Key features of this second edition include: Explanations, tables and exercises have been improved and a number of the authentic texts and illustrations have been replaced by new material. This new edition has been revised and updated throughout. The reference grammar section offers clear explanations of key grammar points while a separate exercise section gives students the opportunity to test themselves and put into practice what they have learned. Essential German Grammar is a student-friendly grammar and workbook designed to give learners a firm foundation on which to build a real understanding of both spoken and written German.
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