Books like Complete German by Heiner Schenke

A practical guide to mastering German grammar, composition, and exercises.

Teach Yourself German builds a solid foundation in speaking, listening, reading, and writing German, enabling confident communication for learners of all levels.

Sharpen your German grammar with skill-building exercisesIf you want to be proficient in German, you eventually have to clear the bothersome hurdle of grammar. The best way to conquer this obstacle is through hands-on experience. Covering all facets of German grammar—from prepositions and pronouns to verbal forms and tenses—German Grammar Drills helps you learn often-perplexing topics with fun and engaging exercises.This comprehensive book features:More than 200 drills that demonstrate how the German grammar system works, including review exercises to reinforce your learningAn answer key to give you immediate clarification on any conceptQuick reviews bring you up to speed on grammarTopics include:Determining the genders of wordsAccusative-dative prepositionsDer words and ein wordsRelative pronounsInfinitive clausesComparatives and superlativesand more

Go beyond Guten tag and add thousands of words to your German vocabularyTo communicate comfortably in German, you need access to a variety of words that are more than just the basics. In Practice Makes Perfect: German Vocabulary you get the tools you need to expand your lexicon and sharpen your speaking and writing skills. And how do you this? PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!Each chapter of this comprehensive book focuses on a theme, such as family or travel, so you can build your language skills in a systematic manner. As you lay the foundation for a burgeoning vocabulary, you will perfect your new words with plenty of exercises and gain the confidence you need to communicate well in German.Practice Makes Perfect: German Vocabulary offers you:More than 100 exercisesConcise grammatical explanationsAn answer key to gauge your comprehensionWith help from this book, you can easily speak or write in German about:Different occupations and jobsGerman holidays and traditionsTaking the trainGrowing your own gardenWhere it hurts on your bodyYour houseYour family and friendsWhat you studied in schoolYour favorite TV showYour family's background . . . and much more!