German: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides)

By Werner Haas and Heimy F. Taylor

Book Overview

Combines the quick-reference virtues of a phrasebook with the in-depth information found in a full-scale language course. Zeroes in on the topics, words, and phrases used in everyday conversations and travel. Full of special drills and exercises to reinforce new material, self-tests to measure progress, and exercises to help readers practice the skills they've just learned. Culture Notes in each chapter provide insight into German art, literature, and history as well as practical ''survival tips'' on everything from finding overnight accomodations to dealing with a sudden medical emergency.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471827568
• ISBN13: 9780471827566
• Release Date: August 1986
• Publisher: *Wiley Press
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.6" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

Great Self teaching book if you can find the time to sit down and read it and do the activities

Very good guide - Not for the absolute beginner

I found the book extremely helpful in studying German. There are a few caveats, though. First, you probably would want to start with a simpler book, as the pace picks up pretty quickly in this one, and it can leave you behind.One thing that annoyed me was the way some terms and structures were introduced out of the blue - not always properly explained. One such example is case declension - the meaning of "cases" wasn't defined at all, as if the book was meant for reviewing the material, rather than learning it for the first time.

This guide will surely guide you!

I have found this book's layout to be very clear and easy to follow. The introduction teaches in detail how German spelling are supposed to sound by providing english words that appoximate the sounds. This book seems to contain grammar lessons that are more extensive than those found in the popular "Teach Yourself" course. This book serves duly as a workbook in that you can write your answers to the exercises in the spaces provided and refer to the correct answers in the back of the book. My biggest gripe about the book is that there were no pictures. I love pictures!