German quickly : a grammar for reading German /

This book is a thorough, straightforward textbook with a sense of fun. It teaches the fundamentals for reading German literary and scholarly texts of all levels of difficulty. It can be used as an introductory text for scholars with no background in German, or it can serve as a reference text for st...

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Main Author: Wilson, April, 1948-
Format: Book
Language:English
German
Published: New York : P. Lang, c2004
New York : ©2004
New York : [2004]
Edition:Rev. ed
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Summary:This book is a thorough, straightforward textbook with a sense of fun. It teaches the fundamentals for reading German literary and scholarly texts of all levels of difficulty. It can be used as an introductory text for scholars with no background in German, or it can serve as a reference text for students wishing to review German. The grammar explanations are detailed and clear, addressing common problems students encounter while learning to read German. The book includes thought-provoking and entertaining reading selections, consisting mainly of aphorisms and proverbs. There are also 12 appendices, including a summary of German grammar, a partial answer key, strategies for learning German, and an extensive humanities vocabulary. - Publisher
Item Description:Includes index
This WorldCat-derived record is shareable under Open Data Commons ODC-BY, with attribution to OCLC
Physical Description:xxii, 432 p. ; 24 cm
xxii, 432 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0820467596 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0820467596
9780820467597