Bruce Donaldson – International Books https://www.internationalbooks.ie The Language Specialist Bookshop Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:39:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://www.internationalbooks.ie/wp-content/uploads/favicon-32x32.png Bruce Donaldson – International Books https://www.internationalbooks.ie 32 32 German: An Essential Grammar https://www.internationalbooks.ie/product/9780415366021/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:23:47 +0000 https://www.internationalbooks.ie/?post_type=product&p=20403 German: An Essential Grammar is a practical reference guide to the core structures and features of modern German. Presenting a fresh and accessible description of the language, this engaging grammar uses clear, jargon-free explanations and sets out the complexities of German in short, readable sections.

Suitable for either independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult education classes, key features include:

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With an emphasis on the German native speakers use today, German: An Essential Grammar will help students to read, speak and write the language with greater confidence.

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The volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding, and offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language, while providing clear explanations. Throughout, the emphasis is on Dutch as used by present-day native-speakers. An extensive index and numbered paragraphs provide readers with easy access to the information they require.

Concentrating on the real patterns of use in Dutch through accessible descriptions of the language, Dutch: A Comprehensive Grammar is an essential reference source for the learner of Dutch.

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