Elements of German: A Practical Course for School and College (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henrietta K. Becker

9780656183487: Elements of German: A Practical Course for School and College (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656183489 ISBN 13: 9780656183487

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore German the practical way—start with the verb, and learn by reading real language in action.

This practical course, Elements of German: A Practical Course for School and College, emphasizes a hands-on, inductive approach that builds understanding from literary units like stories and poems. By tying grammar to meaningful context, it helps students grasp how German really works in everyday use.

The book centers each chapter on a form of the verb, using connected text to illustrate rules before drills. It aims to give a firm grasp of essential grammar while fostering ongoing reading and spoken practice. An appendix provides a concise reference, and the updated orthography used in schools across German-speaking regions is included for current usage. The method is designed for beginners, scaling through first-year high school German or the first semester of college study.
What you will experience

A clear, student-friendly progression that starts with practical forms and builds toward fuller language use
Reading-based lessons that illustrate grammar in natural context rather than isolated sentences
Structured reviews at the end of each chapter to test understanding and retention
An appendix with a compact grammar reference to support later work in composition and reading

Ideal for readers who want a solid, usable grounding in German that leads to confident reading and speaking.

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