German Daily Short Passage

Author: Feng Yalin
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: "German Daily Short Essays" is a popular and accessible German reading material, complementing other sister series of "Learn German Every Day" for use. Its target readers include professional German students with basic German proficiency, students of public foreign languages, individuals preparing to study, work, travel, or settle in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, or other German-speaking countries, as well as other German enthusiasts. The book compiles 365 German short essays, each accompanied by Chinese translations. The content is rich and diverse in style, aiming to help readers not only learn the language and improve their reading skills but also gain insights into the customs, culture, history, science, literature, and art of German-speaking countries. Considering the specific needs of beginners in German, the editors have carefully selected and edited the essays, balancing (interest) with language difficulty while providing annotations when necessary. Due to space constraints, the editors have revised and adjusted most of the passages, so references are generally omitted. The book is organized progressively, from simple to complex, with the first half featuring concise and memorable essays suitable for reading aloud, while the second half focuses on enhancing reading comprehension skills. Additionally, the arrangement highlights certain topics relatively (concentrated), such as housing, the elderly, women, pets, foreigners in Germany, Germans abroad, cars and transportation, communication, museums, and hometowns, to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of these issues and aid in vocabulary accumulation.