Berlitz German Grammar Handbook (Pocket Guide) [Paperback]

Christopher Wightwick (Author)

Book Description

Series: Pocket Guide | Publication Date: December 1, 2005

Is it f?r or zu? Der, die, or das? From the basics to complex sentences, this simple and straightforward guide to German grammar offers clear explanations and practical examples. Grammar fundamentals--syntax, parts of speech, punctuation, and more--are understandably described. Special sections that target potential problem areas are included, making this a valuable supplement for learners of German at all levels.

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In January 2003, the renowned Berlitz Publishing became part of the Langenscheidt Group. The Langenscheidt Publishing Group, the premier group of map and travel companies, offers over 4,000 North American and international street maps, road maps, atlases, language-learning, bilingual dictionaries, and travel-related products covering countries, cities, and languages in every continent.

Product Details

• Paperback: 262 pages
• Publisher: Berlitz Publishing (December 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9812466908
• ISBN-13: 978-9812466907
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,875,297 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very clear and practical to use., November 16, 2005

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Miriam Martinez Medina (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Berlitz German Grammar: Handbook (Berlitz Language Handbooks) (German Edition) (Paperback)

As a German language student, this book has become really useful to me. The index is very easy to use, and it contains all the explanations that you might need in the process of learning a language, yet the book is written in easy English and it gives clear examples of their explanations, which makes the book ideal for beginners as well as advanced students. I strongly recommend it!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something for Everyone, March 16, 2005

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Mark Frobose Behind the Wheel - See all my reviews

This review is from: Berlitz German Grammar Handbook (Berlitz Language Handbook) (Paperback)

Bravo to Berlitz for having produced a one-stop comprehensive source of information on the German language. I find Berlitz German Grammar Handbook to be invaluable in its depth, clarity and precision in explaining and deciphering often incredibily difficult concepts in German.
This handbook can be used either as a strict grammar reference or to acquire a general or specific understanding of most aspects of German grammar. It may also be used as one of several means of acquiring a working knowledge of the `syntax' of the language.
Syntax means `word order' or how words fit together to convey meaning. I find the handbook to be quite good at demonstrating common everyday syntax in a simple fashion by means of the direct examples it provides.
Fortunately, this grammar handbook does not assume that you know the meanings of different grammatical terms. It contains abundant explanations for each specific point of German grammar and there are always complete explanations provided for all grammatical terms. The way in which the classic grammatical term and explanation is followed immediately by a practical example of everyday use is one of Berlitz Grammar Handbook's greatest strengths.
Another major plus to this grammar handbook is the huge number of practical and authentic mini-monologues which utilize different points of grammar in actual real-life contexts to illustrate a point of grammar as it's really spoken.
It is obvious that Bertlitz intended this manual for individuals who actually wish to `use' their German in real life situations. The handbook also makes clear which constructions are only for formal and not everyday use.
Overall, I recommend Berlitz German Grammar Handbook as a very good reference guide and learning tool for German. With Berlitz German Grammar Handbook you will be satisfied whether your are a complete novice or a language expert. It literally has something for everyone.
MARK FROBOSE/ AUTHOR OF THE BEHIND THE WHEEL CD COURSES IN GERMAN, FRENCH, ITALIAN, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, CHINESE, JAPANESE, & ARABIC

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nicely Done, January 20, 2003

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This review is from: Berlitz German Grammar Handbook (Berlitz Language Handbook) (Paperback)

As with most Berlitz products, this title is very nicely done with attractive style (without becoming cluttered and distracting looking as so many modern textbooks seem to do) and workable layout. The content is complete and intelligently presented. I have several German grammars, but this is the pleasantest to use and the nicest of them all.