Basic German (Third Edition)

Author: Wang Zhiqiang
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book is a basic German textbook for adult higher education and can also be used as a teaching material for public foreign language programs and second foreign language courses in universities and foreign language colleges. The book is divided into two parts: Basic German and Intermediate German. Each part is designed for a one-year teaching period, with 6 class hours per week, totaling 40 weeks to complete. Upon completion of Basic German, students will reach the level of Grundstufe III in German foreign language colleges; upon completion of Intermediate German, they will reach the level of Mittelsstufe III. To adapt to the characteristics of adult education, the book emphasizes practical application in material selection, features a systematic grammar structure with detailed explanations, and includes a large number of exercises. To facilitate self-study, the book is accompanied by audio tapes for pronunciation and texts, as well as a study guide. The second edition of Basic German has been reprinted nine times since its release in 2000. To better align the textbook with the evolving situation in Germany and German language learning, based on the new concept of student-oriented foreign language teaching and five years of experience in using the textbook, the authors have revised it in the following aspects: Following German pronunciation rules, reading examples are selected in a progressive manner to make the pronunciation section more systematic and easier to read; Word lists for texts and a general vocabulary list include phonetic symbols for word stress; Based on teaching practice, some grammar chapters have been revised to add more explanations in class, making the grammar explanations more organized and easier to understand; The content of texts and reading materials related to German culture has been supplemented to reflect the changes in the current situation in Germany.