World War II in Simple German: Learn German the Fun Way with Topics that Matter

Author:   Olly Richards
Publisher:   StoryLearning Press
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9781914190193


Pages:   330
Publication Date:   31 March 2022
Format:   Paperback
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World War II in Simple German: Learn German the Fun Way with Topics that Matter


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"Discover a fascinating way to enhance your German language skills and enrich your vocabulary with topics that truly matter to you. When it comes to mastering a foreign language, immersing yourself in content aligned with your interests makes all the difference. However, finding books specifically designed for language learners can often be a daunting task. Luckily, this book solves that problem. For the first time, you have the opportunity to improve your German while delving into the history of World War II. In ""World War II in Simple German"", you will embark on a captivating journey through short, easily digestible chapters written in intermediate German. As you progress through the book, you will gain confidence in using the relevant words, phrases, and expressions necessary to discuss the topics that truly resonate with you. This unique resource provides you with all the benefits of a genuine history book, without the complexities of academic terminology that can prove challenging for intermediate learners. The story not only focuses on the main events of the conflict, but also sheds light on lesser-known aspects of WWII, encompassing everything from the famous battlefields to the social fabric of life between 1939 and 1946, as well as the international German-speaking sphere. With over 40 engaging and informative chapters, you will find yourself fully immersed in the history of WWII, while simultaneously mastering the German language. Here's what you can expect from this book: 1. 47 chapters written in simple German, allowing you to delve into the depths of WWII without struggling through dense academic texts. 2. Each chapter begins with helpful key facts to guide you along your reading journey. 3. Carefully crafted chapters ensure accessibility for intermediate learners (CEFR B1-B2), enabling purposeful reading tailored to your level of proficiency. 4. Every chapter includes word lists with English definitions, providing instant translations of challenging words. This means you can focus on enjoying the historical content rather than wasting time flipping through a dictionary (available in eBook & Paperback formats). 5. Fascinating fun facts await you at the end of each chapter, giving you intriguing nuggets of information to impress others with your knowledge of the WWII period. The chapters are written in neutral German, ensuring that regardless of whether you are learning German from Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, you will have ample opportunity to expand your language skills. Created by Olly Richards, an experienced language teacher and author, World War II in Simple German offers an unrivaled experience of authentic German language use. Through engaging with this resource, you will not only improve your German language proficiency for real-world application, but also gain confidence in your speaking abilities, taking a significant step towards fluency."

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Author:   Olly Richards
Publisher:   StoryLearning Press
Imprint:   Olly Richards Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.322kg
ISBN:  

9781914190193


ISBN 10:   191419019
Pages:   330
Publication Date:   31 March 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Introduction; How to Use this Book; The Five-Step Reading Process; A Note From The Editor; 1. Der Weg Zum Krieg 1.1. Was war der Zweite Weltkrieg? 1.2. Warum ist der Zweite Weltkrieg ausgebrochen? 1.3. Wer kämpfte gegen wen? Die Achsenmächte und die Alliierte 2. Die Wichtigsten Akteure 2.1. Wer war benito Mussolini und was war der Italienische Faschismus 2.2. Wer war Adolf Hitler und was ist Nationalsozialismus? 2.3. Wer war Stalin und warum wurde er so genannt? 2.4. Wer war Winston Churchill und warum gilt er als herausragender premierminister? 2.5. Wer war era Hideki Tojo und wie begann der Pazifikkrieg? 2.6. Wer war Franklin Roosevelt und wie trat er in den zweiten weltkrieg ein? 3. Die wichtigsten ereignisse 3.1. Die schlacht von Dünkirchen 3.2. Die besetzung von Frankreich 3.3. Wie kam es zur schlacht um England? 3.4. Was war das unternehmen Barbarossa? 3.5. Was geschah beim angriff auf Pearl Harbor? 3.6. Wie kam es zur schlacht von Midway? 3.7. Wie gewannen die briten die schlacht von El Alamein? 3.8. Wie konnte die deutsche wehrmacht in Stalingrad verlieren? 3.9. Was war der „D-day”? 3.10. Was geschah in Hiroshima und Nagasaki? 3.11. Was geschah mit den Juden während des Zweiten Weltkriegs? 3.12. Wie wirkte sich der Spanische Bürgerkrieg auf den Zweiten Weltkrieg aus? 4. Einleitung: Hie hat der deutschsprachige raum den Zweiten Weltkrieg erlebt? 4.1. Warum haben die Deutschen Österreich und das Sudetenland annektiert? 4.2. Was waren einige der gefürchtetsten und innovativsten waffen des Dritten Reiches? 4.3. Was hat Deutschland während des Zweiten Weltkriegs in Nordafrika getan? 4.4. Wie war das leben in neutralen Deutschsprachigen Ländern während des Zweiten Weltkriegs? 5. Die vergessenen gesichter des krieges 5.1. Wie hat sich der krieg auf kinder ausgewirkt? 5.2. Welche rolle spielten die frauen im Zweiten Weltkrieg? 5.3. Wie haben die amerikanischen ureinwohner am Zweiten Weltkrieg teilgenommen? 5.4. Wie haben die Afroamerikaner am Zweiten Weltkrieg teilgenommen? 5.5. Wie wurden die Japaner in den USA und in Mexiko behandelt? 5.6. Wie wurden die kriegsgefangenen behandelt? 6. Das ende des zweiten weltkriegs 6.1. Wann endete der Zweite Weltkrieg in Europa und im Pazifik? 6.2. Was waren die auswirkungen des krieges? 6.3 Wie verliefen die Nürnberger prozesse? 6.4. Welche erfindungen hatten ihren ursprung im zweiten weltkrieg? 6.5. Wie setzten sich die konflikte während des Kalten Krieges fort 7. Sonstiges 7.1. Wie hat sich die propaganda im Zweiten Weltkrieg ausgewirkt? 7.2. Wie lauten die wichtigsten zahlen des zweiten weltkriegs? 7.3. Was sind die bekanntesten bücher und filme, die vom Zweiten Weltkrieg handeln? Bibliography

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Author Website:   http://www.storylearning.com/books

Olly Richards is a foreign language expert and teacher. He speaks over eight languages and has authored and curated over 100 books, both independently and through his publishing house, StoryLearning Press. Olly’s mission is to help students around the world to learn languages through the power of story. His unique language-learning method, StoryLearning®, is the basis for his popular book collections and language courses. Olly has created over 150 online courses in 16 languages and his YouTube channel (@storylearning) has over 320,000 subscribers. Through his channel, Olly shares how the StoryLearning method works in a variety of situations, sharing unique facts, tips, and motivation to keep learning. But that’s not all! Olly is also the mastermind behind CeOLT (Certificate of Online Language Teaching), the only language teaching certification that teaches students how to teach, implement, and grow a thriving online tutoring business. The certification is accredited by the CPD Certification Service, the world’s leading and largest independent accreditation institution. Olly started learning his first foreign language at the age of 19, when he bought a one-way ticket to Paris. With no exposure to languages growing up, and no natural talent for languages, Olly had to figure out how to learn French from scratch. Twenty years later, Olly has studied languages from around the world and is considered an expert in the field. He has appeared in international press, from the BBC and the Independent to El País and Gulf News. He has featured in language documentaries and authored language courses for the Open University. You can find out more about Olly, including a library of free training and blog, at his website: www.storylearning.com

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