Modern German Grammar: A Practical Guide (Modern Grammars)

by Christine Eckhard - Black (Author), RuthWhittle (Author), JohnKlapper (Author), Bill Dodd (Author), KatharinaGlöckel (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2011

  $55.93

  Modern German Grammar: A Practical Guide, Third Edition is an innovative reference guide to German, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.

  The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives. Part B is organised according to language functions and notions such as:

  • making introductions
  • asking for something to be done
  • delivering a speech
  • possibility
  • satisfaction.

  The book addresses learners' practical needs and presents grammar in both a traditional and a communicative setting. New to this edition, and building on feedback from the previous edition:

  • The rules of the latest (and so far final) spelling reform have been implemented throughout.
  • Examples of usage have been updated and consideration given to Swiss and Austrian variants.
  • The chapter on register has been expanded and now includes youth language and frequently used Anglicisms in German.
  • The Index now has even more key words; it has also been redesigned to differentiate between German words, grammar terms, and functions, thus making it more user-friendly.

  The Grammar assumes no previous grammatical training and is intended for all those who have a basic knowledge of German, from intermediate learners in schools and adult education to undergraduates taking German as a major or minor part of their studies.

  The Grammar is accompanied by a third edition of Modern German Grammar Workbook (ISBN 978-0-415-56725-1) which features exercises and activities directly linked to the Grammar.

  Ruth Whittle is Lecturer, John Klapper is Professor of Foreign Language Pedagogy, Katharina Gloeckel is the Austrian Lektorin and Bill Dodd is Professor of Modern German Studies - all at the University of Birmingham. Christine Eckhard-Black is Tutor and Advisor in German at the Oxford University Language Centre.

• Used

  Paperback
  1996

  $4.44

  This reference guide to German as it is spoken and written today provides a description of the structures of modern German. All grammatical rules are illustrated with examples of contemporary German, each of which is accompanied by an English translation. Language is closely related to everyday situations: voicing an opinion, apologizing, expressing regret and so on. All points are illustrated, grammatical features are cross-referenced, and information is provided on register and relevant cultural background. This guide is suitable for intermediate and advanced learners of German, but should also prove valuable to those with little experience of formal grammar, as no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and a detailed glossary of terms is provided. In addition, teachers seeking back-up to functional syllabuses, and designers of German courses, should also find it of use.