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First Thousand Words in German

By Heather Amery
Series: First Thousand Words
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First Thousand Words in German by Heather Amery introduces children to the German language by presenting everyday words in a vibrant picture book format. Each scene depicts a different setting, such as a farm or a kitchen, with items clearly labelled in German. The book is designed to be engaging and educational, making language learning fun for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to introduce young learners to German through a fun, interactive approach. It combines captivating illustrations with essential vocabulary, making language learning accessible and engaging for children.

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An all-time Usborne classic from Heather Amery and Stephen Cartwright, this jolly picture book of first words makes picture to word recognition fun.

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An all-time Usborne classic from Heather Amery and Stephen Cartwright, this jolly picture book of first words makes picture-to-word recognition fun.

First Thousand Words in German is a classic bilingual German/English word book, illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key German vocabulary. It includes an English/German word list and a pronunciation guide to ensure effective, long-term learning.

Readers can hear how to pronounce every word by listening to a native German speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks website. The book is fully revised and updated for 2014 and beyond, with new words added, redundant words removed, and pictures updated.

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    An all-time Usborne classic from Heather Amery and Stephen Cartwright, this jolly picture book of first words makes picture-to-word recognition fun. First Thousand Words in German is a classic bilingual German/English word book, illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key German vocabulary. It includes an English/German word list and a pronunciation guide to ensure effective,...
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First Thousand Words in German by Heather Amery is a popular choice for introducing children to the German language. Reviewers often appreciate its engaging illustrations and practical vocabulary selection, making it both educational and entertaining. The book's interactive elements, such as a large picture dictionary format, are frequently highlighted as beneficial for young learners and parents alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409583035

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright
  • Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright
  • Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 304.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Heather Amery was born and brought up in Bath, Somerset. Heather has written over a hundred books for children, including alphabet books, science and history books, craft books, classical fairy tales, a series for beginner readers called Farmyard Tales, Bible stories, and Greek Myths. She has also compiled word books, song books, and books of poetry.

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