German: A Self-Teaching Guide: 191 (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides) - Softcover

Taylor, Heimy; Haas, Werner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470165510 ISBN 13: 9780470165515

Publisher: Wiley, 2007

Synopsis

German A Self-Teaching Guide Learn German at your own pace Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Now you can learn how--quickly and easily--with a practical guide that gives you the tools you need to speak and understand German. Completely revised and updated with applications of the newGerman spelling rules, this user-friendly guide provides you with the basic vocabulary and grammar you need to start speaking German right away. It includes more than 1,000 of the most frequently used words in both German-English and English-German lists, clear explanations of German grammatical structures, entertaining mini-dialogues from real-life situations that demonstrate modern usage, and cultural notes that give fresh insight into contemporary German society. Like all Self-Teaching Guides, German allows you to build gradually on what you have learned--at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for anyone who wants to improve his or her understanding of basic German. See inside for CD and audiocassette ordering information.

About this title

Synopsis:

This book shows the fast track to speaking and understanding basic German. Now updated with applications of the new German spelling rules, this practical, self paced guide provides all the essential German vocabulary and grammar needed for everyday conversation. It is designed to enable readers to start speaking German almost as soon as they begin. Entertaining mini dialogues demonstrate modern usage, and cultural notes give insight into contemporary German society. It includes current examples, dialogue, and vocabulary, features over 1,000 frequently used words in German English and English German lists, and offers new CD and audio cassette ordering information. And, as in all Wiley self teaching guides, learning is reinforced through frequent exercises and self tests. Heimy Taylor (Hilliard, OH) and Werner Haas (Columbus, OH) are both retired professors of German at Ohio State University.

About the Author:

Heimy Taylor and Werner Haas are both retired professors of German at Ohio State University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0470165510
• ISBN 13: 9780470165515
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 288