German Verb Drills - Softcover

Henschel, Astrid

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ISBN 10: 0844220493 ISBN 13: 9780844220499

Publisher: Passport Books, 1990

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Combining the features of a textbook, workbook, and a self-study manual, this book clearly and systematically explains how the German verb system works, while providing numerous and varied exercises to give practice for each point. A thorough and accessible resource for anyone who wants to master spoken or written German.

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The only German conjugation resource you'll ever need

To master speaking and writing German, you have to be comfortable using its verb system. Unfortunately for many language learners, however verb conjugation is a major roadblock in their pursuit of Italian-speaking confidence. If you are one of these learners, German Verb Drills is here to help by allowing you to overcome these obstacles so that you can confidently use verbs when expressing yourself in German.

Whether used as a textbook supplement in an Italian language course or as a self-study text for learning and review, German Verb Drills will simplify the complexities of this crucial area of Italian language studies.

This comprehensive book features:

Numerous exercises that demonstrate how the German verb system works
Regular chapter reviews to reinforce your learning
An answer key to give you immediate clarification on any concept
New to this edition, a final unit that sums up all the verb tenses covered so you can select the correct verb form any time you speak or write Italian--something not covered in other verb books

Because of its concise explanations and abundant exercise material, you will find German Verb Drills a source of unparalleled knowledge and intensive practice that you can use in the classroom or on your own. You'll find you are less intimidated by verb conjugation and, instead, see your confidence in your Italian skills grow.

Topics include:

Regular verbs in the present, imperfect, preterit, future, and conditional of the indicative mood
Compound tenses of the indicative mood
The simple and compound tenses of the subjunctive mood
Reflexive verbs
Stem-changing verbs
Orthographic-changing verbs
Irregular verbs

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