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The German Student's First Book: Frederic Louis Otto Roehrig is an introductory, practically oriented guide to learning German. Published in 1858, the work aims to provide a simple, non-technical method for beginners and even illiterate readers to acquire basic German language skills. Roehrig emphasizes a practical approach over linguistic minutiae, focusing on transforming German words into their nearest English equivalents to reveal sound correspondences and patterns. The book covers essential topics for beginners: pronunciation of German letters, the transformation of words, and simple grammar rules, with explicit instructions on how to compare syllables and consonants, and how to manage vowels. It includes numerous examples, rules (such as Rule 1 through Rule 6), and a collection of exercises and translations designed to build reading and writing ability. The text also discusses typical problems learners face, offers guidance for teachers and merchants, and argues for German study as beneficial in American commerce and culture. The work thus serves as a practical entry point to German grammars, rather than a full grammar in itself.
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The German Student's First Book:: Volume 1
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