Better German: Achieving Fluency With Everyday Speech (In-Focus)

Better German: Achieving Fluency With Everyday Speech (In-Focus) (English and German Edition) Bilingual Edition Studymates - 2006 - 208 pages Product details Many people learn German for years at school, only to reach a plateau beyond which they never emerge. This book is an effective short-cut to fluency in German. It helps the intermediate reader reach fluency by showing them the right way to use problem words & addresses the subtleties of the language. A cross between a dictionary and a textbook, this work is aimed at intermediate students who wish to grasp the nuances of the language, including the right way to use 'problem' words. Key areas covered include: word order; the basics of sentence building; choosing the right form of the verb; mastering the reflexive verb; verb and stress; and more.