German Grammar in Context (Languages in Context) (Volume 1) - Softcover

Fehringer, Carol

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340763108 ISBN 13: 9780340763100

Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers, 2003

Synopsis

German Grammar in Context takes authentic texts from a variety of sources - modern German literature, journalistic and scientific writings, transcriptions of everyday dialogue and colloquial speech - and uses them as the starting point for the illustration and explanation of key areas of German grammar, particularly those which cause difficulties for English speakers. Each chapter deals with a key grammatical point, and begins with a short text followed by a detailed explanation of the relevant grammar, together with a range of exercises to give students the opportunity to practice the grammatical point at hand. The exercises are based around a particular topic so that students can build up their vocabulary at the same time as practicing the grammar, and the focus is on everyday words and expressions. A key to the exercises is included at the back of the book.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Learn to use German grammar like a native speaker

The best way to bring the grammar of a language to life is by experiencing it in context, as it is actually used by native speakers and writers. German Grammar in Context presents authentic texts from newspapers and magazines from across the German-speaking world and uses them as the starting point for the illustration and explanation of key areas of German grammar, particularly those that cause difficulties for English speakers.

Each chapter covers a different grammatical concept using:

• Lively texts that capture your interest, including magazine articles, song lyrics, the writings of Freud, recipes, and transcriptions from a TV talk show
• Clear explanations of the grammar points you encounter in the text example
• Exercises for you to practice key points and build your vocabulary
• A key to the exercises so you can check your progress

Whether you are an intermediate or an advanced student of German, you'll find German Grammar in Context invaluable for individual or classroom learning.

Includes sources from around the German-speaking world, such as

• Der Spiegel Online
• Die Verwandlung
• DeutschlandRadio Köln
• Brigitte
• Die Traumdeutung
• Die Welt
• Die Verwirrungen des Zöglings Törleß
• Deutschlandfunk
• Die verlorene Ehre der Katharina Blum
• Gedichte III
• Bärbel Schäfer Talkshow
• Die Physiker
• Vom Haben zum Sein
• Uni-Spiegel (Online)
• Der Alte
• Amanda Herzlos

About the Author:

Carol Fehringer is Senior Lecturer in German at the University of Newcastle.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0340763108
• ISBN 13: 9780340763100
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240