Overview

This text is firmly based on current usage of German rather than prescription, covering all the main grammatical phenomena of German and embracing regional variations and registers of the modern standard language. The combination of reference grammer and manual of current usage has proved valuable for students and teachers of German at intermediate and advanced level. This new edition has been revised in accordance to the new spelling and punctuation reform and all examples have been updated. With special attention to student needs, the tables summarizing basic points have been expanded and the book's layout modified to make it even more accessible. A new glossary of garmmatical terms has been added and the three separate indexes have been combined into one.

Full Product Details

Author:   Martin Durrell ,  A.E. Hammer
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Hodder Arnold
Edition:   4th New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.30cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.142kg
ISBN:  

9780340742297

ISBN 10:   0340742291
Pages:   600
Publication Date:   31 May 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781444120165
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Language:   German

Table of Contents

List of tables List of abbreviations and points for the user Preface to the second edition Preface to the third edition Preface to the fourth edition Nouns Case Personal Pronouns The articles Other determiners and pronouns Adjectives Adverbs Comparison of adjectives and adverbs Numerals Modal particles Expressions of Time Verbs conjugation The Infinitive and the Participles Uses of the Tenses The Passive Mood the Imperative and the Subjunctive The Modal Auxiliaries Verbs valency Conjunctions and Subordination Prepositions Word Order Word Formation Spelling and Punctuation.

Reviews

If you study German at university it HAS to be on your shelf! This book got me through Oxford and was always my trusted companion in language exercises. Clear, to-the-point and comprehensive, it's full of great examples to illustrate grammatical principles and covers regional/non-standard usage to boot. If you are serious about studying German, get it now! -- Richard West, student of German, Oxford University

Author Information

Martin Durrell is Emeritus Professor at the University of Manchester.

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