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Book SynopsisBasic German: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume.The book introduces German people and culture through the medium of the language used today, covering the core material which students would expect to encounter in their first years of learning German.Each of the 29 units presents one or more related grammar topics, illustrated by examples which serve as models for the exercises that follow. These wide-ranging and varied exercises enable the student to master each grammar point thoroughly.Features include: Clear grammatical explanations with examples in both English and German Authentic language samples from a range of media Checklists at the end of each unit to reinforce key points Cross-referencing to other grammar chapters Full exercise answer key Did you know?' sections with extra learning tips on specific grammar points and insights into cTable of Contents1 What’s different in German? Basic tips and patterns 2 Verbs in the present tense 3 Verb variations and irregular verbs 4 Irregular verbs: haben and sein 5 Separable verbs in the present tense 6 Imperatives 7 Questions 8 Articles 9 Nouns and gender 10 Plural of nouns 11 The four cases 12 The nominative case 13 The accusative case 14 The dative case 15 The genitive case 16 Personal pronouns 17 Possessive adjectives 18 Reflexive verbs 19 Negatives 20 Comparison of adjectives and adverbs 21 Modal verbs 22 The present perfect tense 23 The simple past tense 24 The future tense 25 Prepositions 26 Adjective endings 27 Numbers and dates 28 Conjunctions and clauses 29 Word order

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Book SynopsisIntermediate German: A Grammar and Workbook is designed for learners who have achieved basic proficiency and now wish to progress to more complex language. Each of the units combines concise grammar explanations with examples and exercises to help build confidence and fluency.The new edition includes: up-to-date cultural aspects of German-speaking countries extended entries on adverbs and the imperative Did you know? sections with tips on learning strategies, and on contemporary usage more exercises to refine retention Suitable for students learning with or without a teacher, Intermediate German forms a structured course of the essentials of German grammar and is suitable for students at intermediate level, corresponding to levels A2B1+ on the CEFR or Intermediate High/Advanced Low with the ACTFL. Table of ContentsPreface1 Nouns and gender 2 Plural of nouns 3 Articles, possessives and other determiners 4 Cases 5 Pronouns 6 Reflexive verbs 7 Modal verbs 8 Verbs with separable and inseparable prefixes 9 Verbs and prepositions 10 The imperative11 The present tense 12 The present perfect tense 13 The simple past tense 14 The past perfect tense 15 The future tense 16 Adjectives 17 Adverbs 18 Prepositions 19 Forming questions 20 Conjunctions and clauses 21 Word order and sentence structure 22 Relative clauses 23 Negative constructions 24 The passive voice 25 Subjunctive forms 26 Indirect speech Key to exercises and checklists Glossary of grammatical terms List of common irregular verbs Index

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