Ultimate German Beginner-intermediate (Living Language Ultimate Basic-intermed)

by Living Language

Developed by the experts at Living Language, this course is the perfect way to learn German for school, travel, work or personal enrichment. Ultimate German has everything you need to learn German from scratch or to revive the German that you learned years ago, and it combines conversation and culture in an easy-to-follow, enjoyable, and effective format. In this book you’ll

•40 lessons with lively dialogues including the most common and useful idiomatic expressions.
•English translations and explanations of German grammar and usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural notes.
•Quizzes and review sections to check your progress.
•A complete summary of German grammar, and verb charts covering all major tenses.
•An extensive two-way glossary.

While this book stands on its own as a complete course and an invaluable reference, you’ll find that it’s even more effective when used with the recorded lessons. The Living Language Ultimate German multi-media program includes this manual along with 10 CDs, a bonus interactive CD-ROM and free access to online learning.

Genres: Language, Nonfiction, Reference, German Literature

448 pages, Paperback

First published November 7, 2000

Reviews

[Al Maki · Rating 4 out of 5]

The lesson readings seem a bit livelier than they typically are in an intro language book and some are amusing: a couple bickering while the husband drives to fast down the Autobahn to get to cheap gas. It's a good choice if you want a bit more depth than is usual in an intro text.

[Sharon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked it, though had to return it to library before I got very far.

[Haytham Mohammed hosney · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice