<strong>Modern German Grammar</strong> A Practical Guide Second Edition is an innovativereference guide to German combining traditional and functionbased gramma... » 

Modern German Grammar A Practical Guide Second Edition is an innovativereference guide to German combining traditional and functionbased grammar ina single volume. The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A coverstraditional grammatical categories such as word order nouns verbs andadjectives. Part B is carefully organized around language functions and notionssuch as Apologizing Expressing regret Voicing an opinion or casting doubt on somethingThe book addresses learners practical needs and presents the uses to which weput language in order to communicate effectively in a wide range of situations.Implementing feedback from users of the first edition this second editionfeatures The new German spelling system Fuller explanations of grammatical structures in Part A Even more extensive crossreferencing between Parts A and B A comprehensive index to the full grammarThe grammar assumes no previous grammatical training and is intended for allthose who have a basic knowledge of German from intermediate learners inschools and adult education to undergraduates taking German as a major or minorpart of their studies. «