Ed Swick Books

Acquire the skills needed to communicate in German quickly and easily! This accessible guide provides the tools and confidence to understand and converse in the language. Emphasizing a solid foundation in the basics, it employs a successful building block approach to mastering German, linking important concepts through clear explanations, appropriate exercises, and helpful answers. The initial steps introduce everyday expressions, enabling you to communicate in various situations almost immediately. Gradually, interconnected steps guide you from simple to more complex concepts at your own pace. After completing the exercises, you’ll gain a better grasp of the language and the confidence to handle German effectively. The second edition includes the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app, which streams audio recordings to enhance your pronunciation and fluency. Features include easy-to-understand descriptions of essential rules, key verbs, and hundreds of terms introduced by frequency, along with numerous exercises for valuable practice. Audio recordings of exercise answers are available throughout the book via the app, making learning more interactive and effective.

"For clear, precise explanations of all aspects of English grammar, look no further than [this book]! As a beginning learner of English, you might find that grammar concepts can be confusing. To make progress with your English skills, you need guidance through tricky grammar areas. This book will help develop mastery. The more you practice, the more you become proficient in how you use English. [This book] will help increase your confidence in writing and communicating in English by helping you understand the different rules and elements of grammar, broaden your knowledge with sentence rewrites and creative writing prompts, build your grammar skills with more than 120 engaging exercises, [and] test your overall comprehension with a comprehensive review section"--Back cover.

The go-to sentence-building guide now includes a brand-new, fully comprehensive review chapter! You’ve learned the fundamentals of English grammar, like spelling, word meanings, and parts of speech. Now it’s time to take the next step and put them all together to communicate complete ideas. Practice Makes Perfect English Sentence Builder, Second Edition guides you through the process of putting the “parts” of English together correctly, from connecting words into clauses to writing original sentences to creating whole paragraphs. You’ll get where you want in no time through Practice Makes Perfect’s systematic, crystal-clear approach to building sentences. Practice Makes Perfect English Sentence Builder, Second Edition features: • Clearl explanations of how to apply grammar to create well-formed sentences • Numerous examples of correctly-formed English sentences • Lesson reinforcement with copious practice exercises, include multiple choice, sentence-correction, and building new sentences from scratch • Answer key, including suggestions for creative exercises

Master the words and phrases necessary for handling everyday situations Practice Makes Perfect: German Vocabulary helps you develop your vocabulary by providing practice in word-building and encouraging you to analyze new words for an ever-increasing vocabulary. Each chapter of this comprehensive book focuses on a theme, such as family or travel, so you can build your language skills in a systematic manner. As you lay the foundation for an increasing vocabulary, you are able to perfect your new words with plenty of exercises and gain the confidence to communicate well in German. Practice Makes Perfect: German Vocabulary offers you: More than 250 exercises Concise grammatical explanations A new chapter on contemporary vocabulary An answer key to gauge your comprehension With help from this book, you can easily speak or write in German about: Different occupations and jobs * German holidays and traditions * Taking the train * Growing your own garden * Where it hurts on your body * Your house * Your family and friends * What you studied in school * Your favorite TV show * Your family's background . . . and much more!

"For beginning to intermediate German language learners, getting a handle on German grammar is the key to communicating correctly and effectively. In Practice Makes Perfect: Complete German Grammar, you'll find everything you need, all in one place--instruction, clear explanations, and extensive exercises--to build your knowledge and communicate more effectively in German."--Publisher

"Understanding the rules of grammar is the first step in learning a language, but gaining true mastery requires reinforcing your knowledge with extensive practice. In German Grammar Drills, you'll get all the practice you need to build confidence in your German language skills"-- Provided by publisher

This portable resource provides ESL learners with the essential concepts of English verbs and grammar, providing examples using contemporary language in real-life situations, and including quick-reference tables of verb tenses and other areas of grammar throughout. Original. 10,000 first printing.

Six Practice Makes Perfect Books in One: Complete German Grammar; German Verb Tenses; German Pronouns and Prepositions; Intermediate German Grammar; German Conversation; German Sentence Builder

The only way to build your confidence is to practice, practice, practice. From the present tense of regular verbs to direct object pronouns, Practice Makes Perfect: Complete German Grammar is the go-to guide for all aspects of German grammar that you need to master. Focusing on the practical aspects of German as it's really spoken, each unit features clear explanations, numerous realistic examples, and dozens of engaging exercises. And new to this premium second edition, extensive audio recording provide the answers to 120 exercises, available via free app

Drawn from six workbooks, this volume features all the knowledge and practice you need to master German. Build your German vocabulary, straighten out your sentences, overcome your fear of verb tenses, master the intricacies of grammar, and much more. This workbook covers all the facets of German and offers thorough explanations that are reinforced by hundreds of model sentences. You will, of course. get plenty of practice with exercises that test all your new language skills.

Helps you build a solid foundation in English grammar. This title offers an overview of English grammar using concise, easy-to-understand language. It also helps you increase your confidence writing and communicating in English.

Learn to speak and write German like a pro!Need a quick introduction to the German language? Whether you're planning a vacation, adding a valuable second language to your resume, or simply brushing up on your skills, The Everything Essential German Book is your perfect guide for learning to speak and write in German. This portable guide covers the most important basics, With step-by-step instructions, pronunciation guides, and practical exercises, you'll find learning German can be easy and fun! You'll be speaking--and understanding--German in no time!

The go-to sentence-building guide now includes a brand-new, fully comprehensive review chapter! You’ve learned the fundamentals of German grammar, like spelling, word meanings, and parts of speech. Now it’s time to take the next step and put them all together to communicate complete ideas. Practice Makes Perfect German Sentence Builder, Second Edition guides you through the process of putting the “parts” of German together correctly, from connecting words into clauses to writing original sentences to creating whole paragraphs. You’ll get where you want in no time through Practice Makes Perfect’s systematic, crystal-clear approach to building sentences. Practice Makes Perfect German Sentence Builder, Second Edition features: • Clear explanations of how to apply grammar to create well-formed sentences • Numerous examples of correctly-formed German sentences • Lesson reinforcement with copious practice exercises, include multiple choice, sentence-correction, and building new sentences from scratch • Answer key, including suggestions for creative exercises

Lick your language problems with DeMYSTiFieD! Want to get the most out of German but don't know where to start? No problem! German DeMYSTiFieD, Second Edition takes the angst out of learning the language. Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide provides a firm foundation in German-language basics. You’ll move on to mastering subjects such as using verbs, asking questions, telling time, counting, and more. Detailed examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning. It's a no brainer. You'll learn: The German Alphabet Special Characters Definite Articles Conjugations Pronouns And more Topics include: German Prounuciation, People and Names, Asking Questions, Describing People and Things, Indicting Possession, Actions in the Present, Irregularties in Present Tense Verbs, Talking About Location, Talking Abut the Past, Time and Calendar, More Talking About the Past, Important Details, Talking About the Future, Review of Verbs Tenses, Linking Ideas Together, Comparing Things, Using Commands, Using the Passive Voice, Using the Subjunctive Mood, Expressing Wishes and Conditions

It's easy to become intimidated by the prospect of learning a foreign language. This title includes a CD with pronunciation guides, vocabulary lists, and interactive exercises. It is also supplemented by English-to-German and German-to-English dictionaries.

The updated edition offers an accessible approach to learning German by replacing the compact disc with online audio resources. This allows readers to easily access pronunciation guides and exercises in real-time as they progress through the material, enhancing their learning experience.

"Value-packed volume contains core content from seven titles: English Grammar for ESL Learners; Intermediate English Grammar for ESL Learners; English Verbs; English Verb Tenses Up Close; English Pronouns and Prepositions; English Sentence Builder; and English Conversation."--From publisher's description.

Tackle head-on all the hurdles that you find hard about learning German Practice Makes Perfect: German Problem Solver doesn't pretend that learning German is easy. Instead of covering the entirety of the language, it hones in on those areas where you might have difficulty--areas such as der vs. die vs. das, capitalization and punctuation, subject-verb agreement, determiners and adverbs of degree, and phrasal verbs. Features: A variety of extensive exercises for practice Practical and high-frequency vocabulary Answer key provided for reference and quick feedback Don't sweat those troublesome grammar areas any more! Practice Makes Perfect: German Problem Solver is your perfect learning tool for ironing out your troubles.

Learn how to use German verbs in complete sentencesOnce you've learned how to conjugate German verbs, you must still understand how verbs function within complete sentences. That's where Essential German Verb Skills comes in. The book will help you hone your mastery of German verb usage. It focuses on the all-important topics of word order, reflexive verbs, prefixes, and verb endings, among other essential aspects of the German verb system.

This title offers helpful instruction on correct German pronunciation, grammar, syntax, and word usage, keeping in mind the typical problems of native English speakers. Each section includes a series of exercises that gives you extra practice in using new concepts and encourages you to construct personalised conversations.

Build your confidence in your German skills with practice, practice, practice! From present tense regular verbs to double object pronouns, this comprehensive guide and workbook covers all those aspects of German grammar that you might find a little intimidating or hard to remember. Practice Makes Perfect: Complete German Grammar focuses on the practical aspects of German as it's really spoken, so you are not bogged down by unnecessary technicalities. Each unit features crystal-clear explanations, numerous realistic examples, and dozens of engaging exercises in a variety of formats--including multiple choice, fill-in sentences and passages, sentence rewrites, and creative writing--perfect for whatever your learning style. Whenever possible, explanations include comparisons you to understand the basic logic behind the rules and to remember correct usage. This new edition includes: Time-saving vocabulary panels that eliminate having to look words up Advice on how to avoid common mistakes A detailed answer key for quick, easy progress checks Free online audio recordings of all the answers at audiostudyplayer.com Offering a winning formula for getting a handle on German grammar right away, Practice Makes Perfect: Complete German Grammar your ultimate resource for learning to speak German the way the native speakers do.

When it comes to learning grammar, the best way is to JUST DO IT! For learning grammar, you'll find the most success in retaining your skills through drills, drills, and more drills. German Grammar Drills reinforces your knowledge and enhance your ability to read, write, and speak in German. This book introduces essential grammar concepts, with practical examples to demonstrate their correct usage. You will flex your grammar muscle with the exercises included in each section. Inside this new edition you'll find: More than 200 exercises accompanied by an answer key Authentic examples to show you correct grammar usage New review sections that will bring you up to speed on grammar

Practice Makes Perfect helps you put your German vocabulary and grammar skills together!You may have all the vocabulary down pat and every grammar point nailed--but without the skill of knowing how to put these elements together, communicating in your second language would be nearly impossible. "Practice Makes Perfect: German Sentence Builders" picks up from where other grammar books leave off, showing you the variety of structures and how to combine them to make solid sentences. And like every Practice Makes Perfect title, these books feature crystal-clear explanations, numerous realistic examples, and dozens of opportunities to practice, practice, practice!