David M. Stillman - German Vocabulary Drills

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For Alex and Mimi,
whose brilliance and love illuminate and inspire every word we write.
David M.

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For Alex and Mimi,
whose brilliance and love illuminate and inspire every word we write.
David M.

Stillman
Ronni L. Gordon For my students.
Daniele D. Godor

5 Das Bro, der Rechner, die Geschfte und die Wirtschaft
The office, the computer, business, and the economy6 Reisen, Ferien und Freizeit
Travel, vacation, and leisure7 Der Alltag; die Ausbildung
The daily routine; education9 Familie und Beziehungen; Menschen beschreiben
Family and relationships; describing people10 Musik, Theater, Film und bildende Kunst
Music, theater, film, and the visual arts11 Berufe, Lnder, Nationalitten und Sprachen
Professions, countries, nationalities, and languages12 Feier- und Festtage
Holidays and celebrations13 Regierung, Politik und Gesellschaft
Government, politics, and society14 Geistiges und geistliches Leben
Intellectual life and spiritual life15 Wie wir die Welt verstehen: Natur und Wissenschaft
How we understand the world: nature and science When I use a word, Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, it means just what I choose it to meanneither more nor less. Through the Looking Glass, LEWIS CARROLL German Vocabulary Drills is designed to provide beginning and intermediate learners of German with essential vocabulary that will enable them to carry on conversations in German, read a wide variety of materials, and write on a broad range of topics in the language. We have selected vocabulary used by the greatest number of speakers in the German-speaking world, and we present commonly used alternative words from Austria and Switzerland. German Vocabulary Drills goes beyond the basic vocabulary found in most first- and second-year textbooks.

To this basic vocabulary, we have added high-frequency words and expressions that make it possible for learners of German to express themselves effectively and confidently on everyday topics such as food, clothing, the house, the daily routine, work, travel, entertainment, and leisure activities, as well as topics of a higher intellectual levelscience, the computer, technology, the economy, and intellectual and spiritual life.

German Vocabulary Drills has 15 chapters, each built around a specific theme. Each chapter has titled sections that present groupings of similar words. Instead of presenting words in isolation, we introduce them in a meaningful context that makes learning and remembering new vocabulary easier and more productive. Language boxes In each chapter, there are brief lexical, grammatical, and cultural explanations prompted by certain words or expressions presented. Klingen Sie authentisch! and Ausdrcke, Sprichwrter und Zitate These unique sections of idiomatic usage are designed to reinforce and expand the vocabulary presented in the chapter by preparing the learner for interaction with native speakers of German. Klingen Sie authentisch! and Ausdrcke, Sprichwrter und Zitate These unique sections of idiomatic usage are designed to reinforce and expand the vocabulary presented in the chapter by preparing the learner for interaction with native speakers of German.

We include expressions, sayings, and quotations in German that enrich and broaden the learners knowledge of the German language. Exercises The exercises at the end of each chapter help you master the vocabulary introduced. There is a great variety of exercise types from controlled to free expression: multiple choice, fill-in, matching, classification, word families, composition, oral presentation, and translation. Answer key An answer key for the exercises facilitates self-study.