A Course in German Composition, Conversation and Grammar Review: For Use in Schools and Colleges (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Wilhelm Bernhardt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265527678 ISBN 13: 9780265527672

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master German composition and conversation through reading-centered lessons and practical grammar.

This instructor’s manual presents a complete approach to teaching German, designed for use in schools and colleges. It combines reading, writing, and speaking practice with a practical, less dry grammar drill, so students learn by using the language in meaningful contexts.

The author describes a tested sequence: 32 carefully graded selections serve as the core material for a full school year, moving from simple nursery-tale style language to more formal scientific prose. Grammar is taught through concrete examples drawn from the readings, with a compact set of review notes and exercises that reinforce rules as they arise in context. Conversation and composition are integrated, with emphasis on student discovery and independent expression after initial guided work.
What you’ll experience

• A structured, reading-centered method that ties grammar to real language use
• Gradual progression from narrative and descriptive pieces to more complex essays
• Short, practical grammar notes and review exercises aligned with the lessons
• Opportunities for original writing and oral practice after the early units

Ideal for teachers seeking a practical, year-long program to introduce German composition, conversation, and grammar in a coherent, student-friendly sequence.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265527678
• ISBN 13: 9780265527672
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 261