German Made Simple

by Eugene Jackson, Adolph Geiger, Adolph Jackson, Eugene; Geiger

Book Overview

For almost four decades, Made Simple books have set the standard for continuing education and home study. In answer to the changing needsof today's marketplace, the Made Simple series for the '90s... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385199112
• ISBN13: 9780385199117
• Release Date: August 1985
• Publisher: Made Simple Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.7" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

I sat down in the store with all the major self-help guides.

I grabbed a bunch of the self-help guides to german (the ones devoting significant time to grammar) and looked through all of them. Though I think any one of them will work ok (if you actually and use it) I think its best to find one that fits your personal preferences as far as what keeps you interested and continuing to study. This book is somewhat dated (1965, rev 1985) which is probably what gets its detractors riled up. The phrases and words are probably dated but I think its the grammar excercises and the basic vocabulary words that are most important. This book has many, many exercises, which is why I like it; I prefer alot of instantaneous feedback. The format really could use some updating though. There really is alot of info packed onto every page. It could use some more open space on the pages. Update: I have found that 'German How to Speak and Write It' by Rosenberg is also an excellent book. Very old but it has great exercises and takes up speaking/thinking in German right away. It would be a great addition to the 'German Made Simple'.

A good and inexpensive introduction to German

I have not actually read this edition of the German Made Simple books, but I wore out my first book and bought a second one a few years later. It was identical. The last time I looked at these books the content hadn't changed noticeably. But I consider this to be a great book for getting started in German and progressing to an intermediate level. As for me, I have been studying German as a hobby for over 20 years and am in the process of working on my undergraduate degree in education for the purpose of teaching German. Considering the low price at which these books sell, most people could easily buy this book, a German-English/English-German dictionary, and a phrase book (if you plan to travel) or two and be well on their way to learning the language. My only complaint about the book I had was that the binding didn't hold up--pages started falling out after a couple of years of use.

A good and inexpensive introduction to German

I have not actually read this edition of the German Made Simplebooks, but I wore out my first book and bought a second one a fewyears later. It was identical. The last time I looked at these books the content hadn't changed noticeably. But I consider this to be a great book for getting started in German and progressing to an intermediate level. As for me, I have been studying German as a hobby for over 20 years and am in the process of working on my undergraduate degree in education for the purpose of teaching German. Considering the low price at which these books sell, most people could easily buy this book, a German-English/English-German dictionary, and a phrase book (if you plan to travel) or two and be well on their way to learning the language. My only complaint about the book I had was that the binding didn't hold up--pages started falling out after a couple of years of use.

Want to learn quickly?

I've searched for some time to find a quality self-teaching German language program. This is the first to make learning German fun and easy. Each skill is analyzed into small, manageable steps, followed by adequate application. I highly recommend the book.

German Made Simple

I like this book. It is good as a learning instrument. You can find fault, if you wish, but it is the one book that has given me an entrance into the German speaking world.After trying others, my progress was slow. My progress became faster with this book. I realize this book is not at the level of Carl Friedrich Gauss or Max Planck, but this book was helpful to me in the sense of becoming more and more familiar; some day, I do expect to be proficient in German.. but, let me enjoy the journey, and, in the meantime, I have nothing bad to say about this book. Regards.. JL