Essential German Verbs: Teach Yourself

Summary:

Is this the right course for me?

Essential German Verbs is the course for you if you need help with your study of German. This fully revised edition of our best-selling course now comes with free downloadable audio support containing hints on how to learn verbs effectively.

The aim of this book is to help you improve your command of German by focusing on one aspect of language learning that invariably causes difficulties - verbs and the way they behave.

Whether you are a complete beginner or a relatively advanced learner, you can consult the book when you need to know the form of a verb quickly.

The introductory section gives you a complete overview of German verbs and how they work in the various tenses.

Essential German Verbs contains:
- full coverage of the main tenses for 200 frequently used German verbs arranged alphabetically for quick and easy reference
- examples of the verbs in everyday use, with colloquial expressions and words sharing the same origin
- a German-English verb list of approximately 3000 verbs with details of the patterns they follow
- an English-German verb list giving the most frequently used English verbs in German with details of the patterns they follow
- free downloadable audio support with hints on how to learn verbs

Learn effortlessly with a new, easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

Not got much time?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

Author insights
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

Useful vocabulary
Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.

Online tests
Tests to help you keep track of your progress.

Extend your knowledge
Extra online articles give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Germany.

• Clear layout for easy reference
• Contains full coverage of the main tenses for 200 German verbs
• Contains a German-English verb list of over 3000 verbs with details of the patterns they follow
• Examples listed with the 200 verbs show basic uses of the verbs, some well-known phrases and idiomatic expressions and words sharing the same origin
• New features in this edition include an English-German verb list, a new page design and improved grammar explanations in the introductory section

Table of Contents:
introduction
what are verbs and how do they work?
what is a verb?
i, you, he, she, it...: person
past, present, future...: tense
regular and irregular verbs
formation and use of tenses in German
indicative, subjunctive, imperative...: mood
the active and passive voice
transitive and intransitive verbs
reflexive verbs
modal verbs
separable and inseparable verbs
the position of the German verb in the sentence
german verbs and their prepositions
verb tables
german-english verb list
english-german verb list

About the Author(s):
Silvia Robertson has taught German to learners of all ages. Dr Ian Roberts is Director of German Studies at the University of Leicester.

Readership:
anyone learning German, beginners to advanced level