German in 3 Months (Hugo)

by Sigrid-B. Martin

The Hugo series of popular self-study language courses prepares the visitor for vacation or business travel in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Spanish-speaking Central and South America. The books guide the language student through essential grammar, pronunciation, model sentences and word lists to build up vocabulary, conversation exercises to practice speaking skills, and a small bilingual dictionary. Native speakers of each language demonstrate proper use of the language, including the words and exercises from the books as well as specially adapted vocal drills for oral work, making pronunciation easy with Hugo's unique "imitated pronunciation" system.

Genres: Language, Nonfiction, German Literature, Reference

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1969

Reviews

[Kevin de Ataíde]

I'm sorry, but this is not a 'unique' guide to the language. It is good in delivering a working vocabulary, but the grammar sections are difficult to follow. Especially because the author has a penchant for inventing new names for grammatical items. They cannot possibly call the 'possessor case' by the traditional name 'genitive,' I suppose. And what the heck is a pre-present tense? Honestly. Let's take language courses back to the mid-twentieth century.



My final gripe: there are not enough examples. I suppose I'm supposed to jump right into a German precis with a basic vocabulary? Don't get this book. Get on Amazon or something and get an old-fashioned primer.

[Zaya Bold · Rating 4 out of 5]

I definitely need to go through the book few times again.

[Maria]

Not a bad introduction and certainly a lot better organized than the last one I tried.