Essential German Grammar: Teach Yourself

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Essential German Grammar is an up-to-date introduction to German grammar. You don't need to know a lot about grammar before you start. Everything is explained simply and there are lots of examples to illustrate each point. Unlike more traditional grammars, Essential German Grammar is structured so that you can look up language forms according to what you want to say, even if you don't know the grammatical term for them. If you already know some grammar, then you can use the 'reference grammar' section at the back of the book to look up the points you need.The course consists of 21 units illustrating the various uses to which the language can be put, for example, giving instructions or talking about the recent past. The more traditional reference grammar deals with grammatical structures, such as the imperative or the perfect tense. All grammatical terms are explained in the glossary at the back of the book. Each unit contains exercises for you to practise what you have learnt and there is a key at the back of the book for you to check your answers. The new page design in this edition means that the book is even easier to use and the main headings are in English so that you can find your way around the book quickly. This edition contains a 'taking it further' section which will direct you to further sources of real German.

Essential German Grammar will help you to understand and manipulate German grammar with confidence because:

- you need no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology to use it;

- the approach is accessible and supportive;

- the examples are clear and in context;

- exercises help you practise every point.

Now in a brand new edition with new, easy-to-follow page design and interactive online features.

Essential German Grammar includes:

Chapter 1: Asking for and giving personal information

Chapter 2: Introducing and identifying people, places and things

Chapter 3: Expressing existence and availability

Chapter 4: Expressing location

Chapter 5: Talking about the present

Chapter 6: Expressing likes and dislikes

Chapter 7: Expressing wants and preferences

Chapter 8: Expressing permission and ability

Chapter 9: Expressing obligation and necessity

Chapter 10: Asking for and giving opinions

Chapter 11: Talking about habitual actions Chapter 12: Expressing possession

Chapter 13: Giving directions and instructions

Chapter 14: Making requests and offers

Chapter 15: Describing people, places and things

Chapter 16: Referring to future plans and events

Chapter 17: Describing the past

Chapter 18: Talking about the past

Chapter 19: