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Essential German Verbs: Teach Yourself

By Ian Roberts & Silvia Robertson
Essential German Verbs: Teach Yourself by Ian Roberts & Silvia Robertson digital book - Fable

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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.

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About Ian Roberts

Dave Corbet and Ian Roberts are owners and directors of Greengage Consulting Ltd. For over fifteen years they have helped clients of all sizes and from all kinds of industries make breakthroughs in their ability to deliver remarkable results.. Together they have consulted to the upper echelons of the UK government the Home Office; and the Department for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs as well as major British firms.

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