A Student Grammar of German

A clear and jargon-free student reference guide to the grammar of German.

Paul Stocker (Author)

9780521012584, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 26 April 2012

276 pages
24.6 x 17.4 x 1.3 cm, 0.56 kg

'a very well thought out, useful addition to the library of every student and teacher.' Alison Fenner, University of Reading

A Student Grammar of German is an invaluable reference guide for undergraduates and other intermediate and advanced students. Written with the needs of the learner very much in mind, it sets out the grammar of the language in a clear and jargon-free way. Each chapter starts with an overview of the main grammatical terminology and concepts; these terms are also cross-referenced in the glossary at the end of the book. To provide a visual guide through each chapter, the main points in each section are highlighted, and tables summarise important patterns. 'Tip' boxes, which help the student to master particular points, are scattered through the text. Every point has numerous illustrative examples, each with its translation, carefully chosen from a wide range of printed and electronic media - books, newspapers, magazines, film and chat-rooms - to reflect contemporary usage across a range of registers.

1. Case
2. Nouns
3. Determiners
4. Pronouns
5. Adjectives
6. Adverbs
7. Modal particles
8. Comparison and superlative of adjectives and adverbs
9. Prepositions
10. Verbs: the indicative tenses - formation
11. Verbs: the indicative tenses - uses
12. Verbs: other types and forms
13. Verbs with prepositional objects or unexpected cases
14. The infinitive and participles
15. The passive voice
16. The imperative mood
17. The subjunctive mood
18. Word order
19. Word formation
20. Numbers, spelling, punctuation
21. List of strong and irregular verbs
22. Tense guide.

Subject Areas: Grammar & vocabulary [CJBG], Linguistics [CF]