German Verb Drills (Language Verb Drills) [Paperback]

Astrid Henschel (Author), Harry A. Walbruck (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0844220493 | ISBN-13: 978-0844220499 | Publication Date: October 18, 1990 | Edition: 2nd

Combining the features of a textbook, workbook, and a self-study manual, "German Verb Drills" clearly and systematically explains how the German verb system works, while providing numerous and varied exercises for thorough practice of each point covered. In addition, the exercise Answer Key at the back of the book provides invaluable support when learners need to clarify a concept immediately. Regular reviews also reinforce learning.

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The only German conjugation resource you'll ever need

To master speaking and writing German, you have to be comfortable using its verb system. Unfortunately for many language learners, however verb conjugation is a major roadblock in their pursuit of Italian-speaking confidence. If you are one of these learners, German Verb Drills is here to help by allowing you to overcome these obstacles so that you can confidently use verbs when expressing yourself in German.

Whether used as a textbook supplement in an Italian language course or as a self-study text for learning and review, German Verb Drills will simplify the complexities of this crucial area of Italian language studies.

This comprehensive book features:

• Numerous exercises that demonstrate how the German verb system works
• Regular chapter reviews to reinforce your learning
• An answer key to give you immediate clarification on any concept
• New to this edition, a final unit that sums up all the verb tenses covered so you can select the correct verb form any time you speak or write Italian--something not covered in other verb books

Because of its concise explanations and abundant exercise material, you will find German Verb Drills a source of unparalleled knowledge and intensive practice that you can use in the classroom or on your own. You'll find you are less intimidated by verb conjugation and, instead, see your confidence in your Italian skills grow.

Topics include:

• Regular verbs in the present, imperfect, preterit, future, and conditional of the indicative mood
• Compound tenses of the indicative mood
• The simple and compound tenses of the subjunctive mood
• Reflexive verbs
• Stem-changing verbs
• Orthographic-changing verbs
• Irregular verbs

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Astrid Henschel is an experienced educator and author. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Passport Books; 2nd edition (October 18, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844220493
• ISBN-13: 978-0844220499
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,300,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Serves Its Purpose Well, November 1, 2000

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Gracejoy "gracejoy7" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: German Verb Drills (Language Verb Drills) (Paperback)

This book is not exciting or fancy--no pictures, dialogs, humor, etc.. But if what you want is step-by-step practice with German verbs, then you will find it here. Useful for any student with about half a year of German or more, it provides explanations for most kinds of German verb patterns and conjugations and gives lots of practice. As the first reviewer said, it would go will other courses or programs to provide extra reinforcement in learning the semi-complicated German verb system. It's boring, but hey, it works.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for learning and practicing, May 20, 2005

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Hallie Engel (Doha, Qatar) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: German Verb Drills (Paperback)

This is similar in format to a high school workbook- which is a great thing. Each chapter focuses on a different type of verb conjugation, providing an explanation and examples before progressing to a series of exercises allowing the reader to put their new knowledge to work (answers can be found in the back of the book). The book is aimed at someone who posseses some basic knowledge of the language; a modest vocabulary and a basic understanding of the simpler facets of the language would be a prerequisite for getting the most from this guide. I am engaging in a course of self study, and after working with some basic online classes and memorizing a few hundred words, I have found this book to be a great asset. When studying from it, I take notes and use my German-English dictionary in addition to '500 German' verbs to better comprehend the lessons and fill in in areas I am unsure of. If you are learning or reviewing German, this is definitely a must-have.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good overview, December 7, 1998

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This review is from: German Verb Drills (Language Verb Drills) (Paperback)

This is a good refresher, starting easy and progressing to the most difficult. It's short, but gives a good number of common verbs, explaining everything as it goes. Would be good for someone brushing up their German, or a student, to use along with a textbook.