Living German

Name: Living German
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781444153910
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7th edition

By Paul Coggle and Paul Coggle Esq and R W Buckley

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Summary

Living German is an updated 7th edition language course designed for learners who want to begin or improve their German with a traditional, structured approach. It emphasises solid grammatical foundations and practical vocabulary, covering everyday topics in a clear, concise manner. Each unit includes grammar explanations, vocabulary, reading passages, speaking questions, exercises, and tests to help learners build confidence. The book also features revision units, an exercise key, and a grammar and vocabulary reference at the back. Accompanying online audio aids listening and pronunciation, with additional reading passages and comprehension questions to enhance speaking and understanding skills.
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This book is ideal for beginner to intermediate learners seeking a traditional and comprehensive course in German. It suits those who appreciate structured grammar-based learning complemented by practical exercises and audio support.

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The original grammar-based course

Description

This updated 7th edition of Living German includes an up-to-date culture and vocabulary guide, allowing you to broaden your knowledge of contemporary language and customs.

Do you want to learn German or brush up what you know already? Are you looking for a course with a traditional approach to language learning, based on solid grammatical foundations, translation skills and practical vocabulary? If so, this is the course for you.

The material covers a variety of everyday topics in a simple, concise manner. There are plenty of examples and explanations to illustrate how the language works and to build confidence. Each unit, designed to build systematically on what you have already learned, contains:

clear grammar explanations
vocabulary lists
reading material consisting of a story, dialogue or letter
questions for speaking practice
exercises
32pp test-yourself section giving you extra practice and allowing you to monitor your progress as you go through the course, helping you keep on top of tricky grammar points and regularly testing the vocabulary you're learning.

There are also revision units to help you practise what you are learning. At the back of the book, an exercise key enables you to check your answers while grammar and vocabulary sections provide a useful reference.

The accompanying online audio will help you with listening and speaking. In addition to a full pronunciation section, it contains reading passages and dialogues from the course book, followed by comprehension questions in German, together with model answers.

Download our free app, Teach Yourself Library, from the App Store or Google Play to access the free audio.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

User reviews praise this book as an excellent introduction to German, highlighting its effective pace and clear explanations. One reviewer noted it as the best resource for mastering the challenging German language, while others described it as brilliant and highly recommended for beginners.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444153910

Publisher: John Murray Press

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 30 March 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: John Murray Learning

Edition: 7th edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Paul Coggle, who has revised R. W. Buckley's original course, is an experienced university teacher of German, who has taught courses from beginner to postgraduate level. He was a pioneer in the development and use of multimedia language learning materials at the University of Kent, and has acted as a Language Consultant for the BBC and the University of Cambridge Language Centre. He is series editor for the Teach Yourself language courses.