German Essentials for Dummies

Wendy Foster, Paulina Christensen, Anne Fox

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Wiley
11 May 2012

Language self-study texts; Languages & ESL; Beginner Self-Study; German - Beginner Self-Study; German - Languages

The core concepts you need to write and speak German

Learning a new language is a fun and challenging feat for students at every level. Perfect for those just starting out or returning to German after some time away, German Essentials For Dummies focuses on core concepts taught (and tested on!) in a typical introductory German course. From adjectives and adverbs to understanding tenses and asking questions, you'll skip the suffering and score high marks at exam time with the help of German Essentials For Dummies.

Designed for students (and parents) who want the key concepts and a few examples—without the review, ramp-up, and anecdotal content—German Essentials For Dummies is a perfect solution for exam-cramming, homework help, and reference.

Focuses on everything from grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciations to verb forms and tenses
Perfect for a refresher or a quick reference
Aids you in writing assignments, tests, and conversational German

If you have some knowledge of German and want to polish your skills, German Essentials For Dummies focuses on just the core concepts you need to communicate effectively.

By: Wendy Foster, Paulina Christensen, Anne Fox
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9781118184226
ISBN 10: 111818422X
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 11 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Laying the Foundations of German 5 Chapter 2: Grasping Gender and Case 23 Chapter 3: Handling the Present 37 Chapter 4: Modifying with Modal Auxiliary Verbs 55 Chapter 5: Describing and Connecting Your Thoughts 69 Chapter 6: Asking and Answering Questions 93 Chapter 7: Stepping Back in the Past 109 Chapter 8: Focusing on the Future 125 Chapter 9: Understanding Verb Moods 135 Chapter 10: Ten Important Verb Distinctions 149 Appendix: Verb Charts 155 Index 169

Wendy Foster has been a teacher, writer, editor, and translator. She is the author of Intermediate German For Dummies. Paulina Christensen, PhD, and Anne Fox are veteran language instructors.