Standard German Grammar: Comprehensive Explanation and Exercises

Author: [German] Dreyer, [German] Schmidt, edited by Wang Fang, translated by
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: Standard German Grammar—Explanations and Exercises is the Chinese translation of the globally best-selling Lehr- und übungsbook der deutschen Grammatik. The original version has long been renowned among German learners worldwide and is considered the benchmark in German grammar books, having been reprinted multiple times. This Standard German Grammar—Explanations and Exercises is translated from its newest edition. Beginners in learning German generally find the language challenging, with grammar being the key difficulty. However, the explanations and analyses of grammar rules in this book gradually unveil the "mysteries" of German grammar. The order of grammar presentation and explanation in this book is progressive, meaning that basic-level grammar is introduced first, followed by grammar that learners encounter at the intermediate level. Due to the relative complexity of German prepositions and their close connection to other usages, the use of prepositions is covered in the fifth part, and it should be studied in conjunction with the preceding four parts. At the end of the book are the answers to the exercises. The book comprehensively and accurately introduces German grammar rules, accompanied by numerous lists, tables, and exercises. Reading the grammar rules in this book gives a sense of enlightenment, as if all grammar difficulties are resolved effortlessly. Of course, grammar rules are only tools to help learners understand or organize grammar; the more important thing is application. Therefore, there are extensive corresponding grammar exercises after each grammar explanation, allowing readers to consolidate and master the rules through practice. Exercises with slightly darker background colors indicate higher difficulty. The grammar rules in this book cover all aspects of German grammar, and almost any question that cannot be found in general grammar books can be answered here. The detailed table of contents helps you quickly locate the answers. This book is not only an invaluable grammar learning and practice manual for German learners but also an excellent reference book for German teachers.