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Getting Started With German

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013717
ISBN
9781626110113
Grade 4-AD
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Getting Started With German

Description

Self-directed language course for the independent student, this book takes a different approach to language instruction. Lessons are quite short and there is little writing involved. You are taught German in bite-sized pieces. This is a good option for a middle-schooler trying out a language or getting prepared for a high school course. The content is not enough for a high school language credit. Use the free video downloads to listen to native speakers pronounce the words. Practice frequently to develop your accent. 145 lessons can be completed over a school year or a semester. A one-page pronunciation guide in the back of the book is handy for quick reference. Written exercises involve translating up to 10 sentences using what you have learned. If you have felt intimidated by languages in the past, this series might be just the thing to get you over that! ~Sara

Publisher's Description of Getting Started With German
Getting Started with German: Beginning German for Homeschoolers and Self-Taught Students of Any Age is a book that teaches beginning German gradually yet systematically. This unique method was designed specifically to help homeschooled and self-taught students overcome the obstacles they face when studying German at home. In each lesson, after learning something new, you can immediately apply what you've learned by translating the fun practice sentences. Listen to the free audio recordings that accompany the book and listen to a native speaker pronounce all the exercises. As you practice speaking and understanding spoken German, refer to the answer key in the back if you get stuck. For additional help and instruction, the authors have provided extensive audio commentary recordings that teach through every lesson and exercise in the book. 
Category Description for Getting Started with Foreign Language Series

These Getting Started With foreign language courses were written with the homes­chooled student in mind. They are an efficient way to introduce your students to a foreign language. You will cover basics of how to learn a language such as pronunciation, gender, for­mal vs. informal language, some pronouns, beginner vocabulary, expressions which have a cultural element, and other useful basics. Courses offered include Spanish, French, German, Russian, Latin, and Ancient Greek.

While there is not enough content here for a full high school credit, after completing this book, your student would be well-prepared for a high school level foreign language program. Tests can be done by backing up to the previous lesson and having your student translate the exercises there. A parent can use the answer key to grade these, or have the student correct their own work. These are a good option for upper elementary or middle-grade students (and their parents) to see if they are really interested in the further study of a language. Helpful glossaries are included. 

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Product Format:Paperback
Grades:4-AD
Brand:Armfield Academic Press
ISBN:9781626110113
Length in Inches:10.9375
Width in Inches:8.3125
Height in Inches:0.5
Weight in Pounds:1.15
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