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The German Spelling Reform
The "Reform der deutschen Rechtschreibung" has proved to be far more of a curse than a blessing.
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The 1996 German spelling reform aimed to clarify language rules and facilitate learning while minimizing disruption for native speakers accustomed to traditional orthography. The essay explores the historical context of previous attempts to adjust German spelling, highlighting the inherent complexities and variations in the original rules. It critically assesses whether the benefits of these changes justified the challenges they posed to both learners and native speakers.
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The German Spelling Reform, Laura Smith
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- Title
- The German Spelling Reform
- Subtitle
- The "Reform der deutschen Rechtschreibung" has proved to be far more of a curse than a blessing.
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Laura Smith
- Publisher
- GRIN Verlag
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9783656956662
- Category
- About Literature
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- The 1996 German spelling reform aimed to clarify language rules and facilitate learning while minimizing disruption for native speakers accustomed to traditional orthography. The essay explores the historical context of previous attempts to adjust German spelling, highlighting the inherent complexities and variations in the original rules. It critically assesses whether the benefits of these changes justified the challenges they posed to both learners and native speakers.