Publisher's Synopsis
This aims to provide a wide-ranging and accessible companion to all aspects of spoken and written communication in German. It combines the traditional reference grammar with a section on contemporary usage and a third part on vocabulary.;Each third concentrates on demystifying areas of common error and confusion for the English speaker and on developing in the user an appreciation of key structures along with a sensitivity to nuance and authentic expression.;Part 2 in particular promotes an awareness of register, providing a range of expressions to suit different needs - advising, offering, requesting etc - from the most formal usage to slang and vulgarisms.;The final word-master section extends productive skills in building on verbs and nouns to extend idiom, using synonyms, avoiding faux amis together with specialist vocabulary for topics such as computer sciences, banking, literature. All examples are fully translated.;It is aimed at advanced level students - university finalists; teachers; anyone with a grasp of basics desiring to broaden their range of expression and competence/confidence in the language.
