| Author |
Stern, Sigmon M. (Sigmon Martin) |
| Title |
Studien und Plaudereien. First Series
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 94.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
La Monte H. P. Yarroll, Markus Brenner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Studien und Plaudereien. First Series" by Sigmon M. Stern is an introductory German language textbook designed for English-speaking children, written in the late 19th century. Specifically aimed at affluent American youth, this work provides a unique approach to learning German through conversational practice, vocabulary exercises, and cultural references of the period. The book utilizes a combination of German text and illustrations to engage young learners and foster their understanding of both the language and the broader German-speaking world. At the start of the text, readers are introduced to a classroom setting where Herr Meister, the teacher, guides his students Anna, Bella, and Louis through a series of interactive language exercises. In these exchanges, the students practice identifying colors, discussing seasons, and using basic vocabulary in complete sentences. The conversation includes examples of how to compare objects, ask questions, and express ideas, gradually building their language skills through repetition and context-based learning. The beginning establishes a collaborative and encouraging environment, showcasing the importance of dialogue in mastering a new language while also incorporating elements of culture, such as references to German literature and customs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PD: Language and Literatures: Germanic and Scandinavian languages
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| LoC Class |
PF: Language and Literatures: West Germanic
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| Subject |
German language -- Composition and exercises
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| Subject |
German language -- Conversation and phrase books
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22160 |
| Release Date |
Jul 27, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 30, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
241 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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