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134 of 137 people found the following review helpful:
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Best German grammar (in English) on the market!,
This review is from: Essential German Grammar (Dover Language Guides Essential Grammar) (Paperback)
This is a clearly written introduction to the complexities of German grammar. It takes the language apart bit by bit (or problem by problem) so that it never becomes threatening or overwhelming. The book is targeted at English speakers who have begun to learn German by a phrase approach or by listening to tapes, and have already mastered some basic phrases and vocabulary. It is an excellent supplement to self-study by tapes or books, or a refresher for those who learned some German in school years ago and are looking to brush up on their grammar. I am an American living in Germany and attempting to learn the language, and this is the best tool I've found for grammar. It was recommended to me by a friend studying at a German university (in German!) as the best on the market. My German tutor now uses it with her other American students as well. And it is even popular among my German friends who are polishing their English grammar!
52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
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good for beginners only - has one serious lack,
By L. Lutgens (CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Essential German Grammar (Dover Language Guides Essential Grammar) (Paperback)
This book was initially very helpful in my first quarter; however, the "du/ihr" form is omitted from discussion and conjugation of verbs. The author says you will hardly need it as you will mostly be using the formal form of address; HOWEVER, I have not found this to be true. You will hear the du/ihr form all around you and sometimes you will be included in that "ihr". Also, you will hear it on the news and in music lyrics and see it in writing. Even if you don't use "du/ihr" that much in the beginning (always wait for the native speaker to invite you to use "du"), why not learn it from the first rather than later having to go back and try to add it. When I was 12 and started learning Spanish, my teacher told us we didn't have to worry about the "Vosotros" form, but I went ahead and learned anyway and by golly I have used it and needed it.
If you really want to learn German (and not a few phrases or very simple things to say), you will find yourself looking for increasingly comprehensive grammars.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very clear,
By Brandon (none of your business) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Essential German Grammar (Dover Language Guides Essential Grammar) (Paperback)
I bought this book with little knowledge of the German language. It's very organized and well thought out. It is for the beginner with a limited amount of time. These 120 some pages contain EVERY BASIC thing you would need to learn about German grammar. I wouldnt recommend using this book alone. I use language tapes with this book. A downfall is it doesnt show how to pronounce the words. But otherwise, there is no other book for a beginner to use to grasp a basic understanding of the German language than "Essential German Grammar" --Peace Out
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