Using German

A Guide to Contemporary Usage (New Edition)

Martin Durrell (University of Manchester)

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Cambridge University Press
13 November 2003

Usage & grammar guides; Languages & ESL; Grammar; German - Grammar; German - Languages

This is a new, thoroughly revised edition of the acclaimed Using German, first published in 1992. It provides guidance for those who have already acquired the basics of German and wish to extend their fluency and confidence. Focusing on the particular needs of the English-speaking user, it incorporates important information on recent trends and changes in the German language, including the 1998 spelling reforms, and on style, register and regional variation which are often ignored by conventional textbooks. - Designed to promote the fluency and accuracy vital to effective communication - Tailored to the needs of the English-speaking user - Clear format for ease of reference - Reflects the current state of the German language - Provides information on regional variation - Highlights problems of register and style - Important section on vocabulary extension, with index for efficient access - Invaluable to intermediate-advanced learners and anyone requiring up-to-date guidance on points of grammar and vocabulary

By: Martin Durrell (University of Manchester)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 560g
ISBN: 9780521530002
ISBN 10: 0521530008
Pages: 350
Publication Date: 13 November 2003
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Martin Durrell is Henry Simon Professor of German at the University of Manchester. He has published widely on the German language and is a member of the International Academic Council of the Institut fur Deutsche Sprache, Mannheim.

Reviews for Using German: A Guide to Contemporary Usage (New Edition)

Not only is this book a valuable resource for teachers and advanced students, but it is one of the few books on the market that is well suited as a text in an advanced course on the structure of German. Monatshefte