- Paperback: 576 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary; 4th edition edition (30 Sep 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0071396543
- ISBN-13: 978-0071396547
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 17 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,779,814 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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If you study German at university it HAS to be on your shelf! This book got me through Oxford and was always my trusted companion in language exercises. Clear, to-the-point and comprehensive, it's full of great examples to illustrate grammatical principles and covers regional/non-standard usage to boot. If you are serious about studying German, get it now! (Richard West, student of German, Oxford University )
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"Prof. Durrell's approach to teaching German as a Foreign Language takes into account how German is actually used in a variety of contexts and registers. His use of 'real' examples to illustrate the language is innovative and much to be applauded."
(Dr Nils Langer, Reader in German Linguistics, University of Bristol, UK ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
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Martin Durrell's Hammer's Grammar and Usage goes from strength to strength. This book is easily the best German grammar book in the English language on the market. Furthermore, if you aspire to be a translator, then this is the book for you. The book is divided into 23 chapters, dealing with some of the most complicated grammatical issues in the German language. First of all, Durrell explains very well the compicated 'Konjunktiv I' and 'Konjunktiv II', a grammatical issue which many native English speakers find difficult to understand. To make it easier for the reader to understand the gramatical issues and the contexts in which they are used, he has taken examples from books and newspaper articles. Furthermore, Durrell translates the examples which he has taken from these articles into English, which helps the reader immensely. In this way, the reader can refer to the book and the particular example when translating a text. Finally, Durrell explains exceptionally well the modal particles, which before buying this book, I had great difficulty in understanding. Plus, the author points out the pitfalls, the 'do's and don'ts' in German. In conclusion, this book is very well put together and a great resource for students of German and aspiring translators. Durrell deals with every grammatical issue in German, whether easy or difficult. I recommend this book very, very highly.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This is easily the best German Grammar book around. It got me through my German degree at Oxford and I just couldn't put it down. For anyone interested in grammar, it's a must have and I still read it for pleasure because of the wonderful detail that Durrell goes into. Yes, it may be difficult, but if you understand this book, you are well on your way to achieving a fantastic standard in German Grammar. I love it!!!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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I've used this book for a couple of years and it is indeed very comprehensive, with full explanations of vitually all aspects of German grammar, from the basic to the extremely advanced. The examples are useful and in most cases the temptation to slip into linguistic jargon is avoided. It is not an easy read however and a reasonable knowledge of the grammatical terms is definitely required, although factual it is very dry and pretty hard-going.
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First of all, let me say this book was recommended to me by a German teacher who studied German at Cambridge - this was his companion throughout the degree, and he said it was... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. J. A. Hussain
a good read
I taught German for nearly thirty years, am married to a German lady, and have two children who have studied German at University (and a third who kept up her German whilst... Read more
Published 9 months ago by rezonville
German Grammar explained!
This German grammar book was strongly recommended to me at university by a German lecturer and I wouldn't look back. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mel
Hammer`s Grammar
At last I have found a comprehensive tool to improve my German. It is very well laid out yet simply organised Time will tell as to whether it actually improves my German which is,... Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. E. K. Carson
Exceptional value for money
It's easy to get drawn into buying various smaller books dedicated to German grammar principles, but this book has it all. Read more
Published 17 months ago by JemimaLH
Yes, it's confusing, but I love it.
My review relates to the Third Edition.
I do like this book, and tend to dip into it, and get lost in it (in a positive and less positive sense). Read more
I do like this book, and tend to dip into it, and get lost in it (in a positive and less positive sense). Read more
Published 19 months ago by M. W. Ellwood
Definitive
The most definitive grammar book I have ever used! Some of it has perhaps a little too much information, but I guess that that may be useful at the highest levels. Read more
Published 19 months ago by lcfcman
Hammer's German Grammar And Usage
This might be regarded as the 'Bible' for German grammar. As one might expect from such a description it is comprehensive and thus can be a 'challenge' for beginners (like me!). Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Ann Fielding
Comprehensive and very useful
I would agree with the other posters that this is not for the novice, but it does have a glossary which is very useful. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2005 by Dr. T. Mcphee
Worst Grammar Book Ever
I found it extremely hard to find specific aspects of german grammar. This book is very complex which leads to a lot of confusion. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2004 by Katy
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