The core concepts you need to write and speak GermanLearning a new language is a fun and challenging feat for students at every level. Perfect for those just starting out or returning to German after some time away, German EssentialsFor Dummies focuses on core concepts taught (and tested on!) in a typical introductory German course. From adjectives and adverbs to understanding tenses and asking questions, you'll skip the suffering and score high marks at exam time with the help of German Essentials For Dummies.Designed for students (and parents) who want the key concepts and a few examples—without the review, ramp-up, and anecdotal content—German Essentials For Dummies is a perfect solution for exam-cramming, homework help, and reference.Focuses on everything from grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciations to verb forms and tensesPerfect for a refresher or a quick referenceAids you in writing assignments, tests, and conversational German If you have some knowledge of German and want to polish your skills, German Essentials For Dummies focuses on just the core concepts you needto communicate effectively. INDICE: Introduction 1Chapter 1: Laying the Foundations of German 5Chapter2: Grasping Gender and Case 23Chapter 3: Handling the Present 37Chapter 4: Modifying with Modal Auxiliary Verbs 55Chapter 5: Describing and Connecting YourThoughts 69Chapter 6: Asking and Answering Questions 93Chapter 7: Stepping Back in the Past 109Chapter 8: Focusing on the Future 125Chapter 9: Understanding Verb Moods 135Chapter 10: Ten Important Verb Distinctions 149Appendix: Verb Charts 155Index 169
- ISBN: 978-1-118-18422-6
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 192
- Fecha Publicación: 24/05/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés