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German For Beginners; Or, Progressive Exercises In The German Language - Softcover

William Wittich

 
9780371588482: German For Beginners; Or, Progressive Exercises In The German Language

Synopsis

"German For Beginners; Or, Progressive Exercises In The German Language" by William Wittich is a comprehensive instructional manual designed for beginners eager to learn German. This nineteenth-century guide emphasizes speaking and writing skills over mere reading, offering a systematic program divided into two main parts. Part I, Verbs and Construction, introduces essential sentence structures, tenses, moods, and the use of auxiliary verbs through a variety of exercises and translations. Part II, Nouns and Regimen, delves into noun declensions, prepositions, and adjective usage, covering the four grammatical cases and declensional patterns. The text combines theoretical insights with extensive practice, incorporating modern language pedagogy and a narrative-based method to effectively build vocabulary through repetition and oral exercises. This edition preserves Wittich’s instructional approach and historical context for teaching German.

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