Essential German Grammar is a student-friendly grammar & workbook designed to give learners a firm foundation on which to build a real understanding of both spoken & written German The reference grammar section offers clear explanations of key grammar points while a separate exercise section gives students the opportunity to test themselves & put into practice what they have learned This new edition has been revised & updated throughout Explanations tables & exercises have been enhanced & a number of the authentic texts & illustrations have been replaced by new material Key features of this second edition include User-friendly layout with updated 2 colour design engaging illustrations & visually appealing tables throughout to aid the learning process Clear & accessible explanations with memorable examples informed by the latest research on the German language & presented in accordance with current teaching methodology Helpful parallels between English & German provided where relevant End-of-chapter extracts taken from contemporary journalistic or authentic literary sources illustrating grammar in context with model translations provided at the back of the book Material to enable better strategic learning & understanding including a Why Grammar?-FAQ section a glossary of grammatical terms in both English & German & a complete answer key to exercises Created especially for the new edition a companion website at wwwroutledgecomcwkaiser offering a wealth of additional materials including interactive exercises quizzes & flashcards to test student understanding downloadable PDF sheets for classroom use Power Point slides for instructors & audio recordings illustrating the sounds of spoken German Written by highly experienced lecturers in the field Essential German Grammar is an invaluable resource for intermediate & advanced students of German (CEFR levels A2 to B2 ACTFL Novice High to Intermediate High) It is designed to function equally as a free-standing grammar or as a foundation grammar for Hammer's German Grammar & Usage & is suitable for both classroom use & self-study