Practical Guide to German Pronunciation: With a Simple and Accurate Transcription of German Sounds, for Teachers and Learners (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Albert Grossmann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266959156 ISBN 13: 9780266959151

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master German pronunciation with clear, practical transcription

Learn how to pronounce German from the start using a simple, readable phonetic system that minimizes baffling symbols. This edition guides learners and teachers alike toward accurate sounds without requiring a tutor, while still serving singers who need precise enunciation.

Designed from decades of classroom experience, the book focuses on plain language and practical transcription. It emphasizes accurate pronunciation as a foundation for reading, speaking, and singing, and it introduces a compact set of symbols to help beginners read and pronounce German with confidence.

• Step-by-step guidance to pronounce German vowels and consonants clearly
• Symbol-based notation that avoids overwhelming technical details
• Tips for beginners to read phonetically written German texts with confidence
• Aimed at teachers and learners, with a special emphasis on singing and diction

Ideal for readers starting German pronunciation, as well as instructors and performers seeking a practical, accessible guide.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266959156
• ISBN 13: 9780266959151
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 63