Ultimate German: Basic-Intermediate Coursebook

by Ingeborg Lasting

Book Overview

Learn German with the most comprehensive, up-to-date text available! Developed by the experts at Living Language, this book offers a highly effective combination of conversational German with grammar... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0609806807
• ISBN13: 9780609806807
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Living Language
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Learning Program

I have been studying German in one format or the other since 1993. I have tried many different ways to learn and absorb the language in an environment where I have no exposure to it. I have attended classes both at Berlitz and another school; tried innumerable home study programs including computer-based training and found without a doubt this program to be not only the best designed but the one with the greatest retention capability. Even after a 6-month break from studying I can still reccount most of what I learned in many of the chapters I stuidied.Learning a language is a highlyt repetitive task and as a result sometimes a difficult and even boring one. However, this is the only course where I have found that "starting over" at times produces the best and most consistent results.The single qualification I would recommend to any one considering purchasing this course whereupon they will be teaching themselves that they gain a familiarity with the basics of the German language with a very simple learning program.This course, and similar such courses as that of the "Foreign Service", begin right with the language. There is no English instruction except for the workbook. As a result one who is not used to some of the nuances of the language may find initial studying more difficult than necessary.

Ultimate German - Basic/Intermediate

For anyone wanting to learn German as a foreign language - this is the course to take. It moves at just the right rate - not too slow nor too fast. It is not an easy thing to teach yourself a foreign language, but as long as you have the interest the authors here make it a lot easier! I would recommend this to anyone who is serious about learning German. The authors also give cultural information besides the language stuff, which is very important. It is an excellent choice out of all the books & lessons out there - this is the best!

Highly Recommended

There are a lot of German tapes and CDs out there (believe me I've looked at them all, and even have bought a few others as well), but this one really is excellent. I actually feel confident speaking and understanding German after using this. The lessons are current and interesting (and not totally outdated, like the ... beware!) and the instruction is intelligent, without moving too fast. But the best part is this method they have. It really works. This ... it's really worth it. You won't be disappointed.