German Demystified - Softcover

Swick, Ed

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071475613 ISBN 13: 9780071475617

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2007

Synopsis

Take the angst out of learning German

Interested in learning to speak German but can't tell the difference between a strudel and a schnauzer? No need to feel intimidated! With German Demystified you'll develop language skills so quickly you'll pass for a wunderkind.

Organized into twenty chapters that cover key grammar topics, this book contains the building blocks for the storehouse of your new German language skills. Covering common verb tenses, essential vocabulary, useful adjectives and adverbs, and even the correct way to ask questions, this guide makes learning what can be a difficult language both simple and entertaining. Test yourself at the end of every chapter for reinforcement that you're fast on your way to speaking, writing, and understanding German.

This fast and easy guide features:

• Clear grammatical explanations that illustrate how the language works
• Numerous examples that place new vocabulary in practical context
• Helpful writing and speaking exercises that bring the German language to life
• Coverage of everyday topics, conversational expressions, and cultural information
• Quizzes at the end of each chapter reinforce new language skills

Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for a more advanced student, German Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this complex language.

About this title

Synopsis:

There's no easier way to untangle the complexities of German. "German Demystified" provides you with a friendly, nonintimidating method that takes the confusion out of learning a new language, walking you step by step through the fundamentals and moving on to more advanced topics. Each chapter concludes with a self-test that allows you to track your progress, and a comprehensive final exam at the end of the book gives you instant feedback on new language skills.

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About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0071475613
• ISBN 13: 9780071475617
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 496