ABSTRACT

German Grammar in Context, 3rd Edition includes updated textual examples which provide the basis for an accessible and engaging approach to learning grammar.

Using authentic texts from a variety of contemporary sources such as newspapers, magazines, poems, TV and film scripts, books or online sources, each chapter explores a key aspect of German grammar. Following each text, exercises are provided to reinforce understanding and build effective comprehension and communication skills. Helpful keyword boxes translate difficult vocabulary in the texts, and recommended reading sections offer advice on additional grammar resources and website links.

German Grammar in Context is an essential resource for students at CEFR level B1–C2 and Intermediate–Advanced High on the ACTFL scale. It is suitable for both classroom use and independent study.

chapter 1|6 pages

Gender

chapter 2|6 pages

Noun plurals

chapter 3|13 pages

Case*

chapter 4|7 pages

Use of articles

chapter 5|9 pages

Adjectives

chapter 6|6 pages

Comparatives and superlatives

chapter 7|8 pages

Personal pronouns and possessives

chapter 8|6 pages

Demonstratives

chapter 9|7 pages

Relative pronouns

chapter 10|7 pages

Present tense

chapter 11|4 pages

Imperative

chapter 12|7 pages

Past tense

chapter 13|7 pages

Perfect tense

chapter 14|3 pages

Pluperfect tense

chapter 15|5 pages

Future tense

chapter 16|7 pages

Conditional

chapter 17|11 pages

Subjunctive in reported speech

chapter 18|10 pages

Passive

chapter 19|4 pages

Separable verbs

chapter 20|5 pages

Reflexive verbs

chapter 21|10 pages

Infinitives and modal verbs

chapter 22|6 pages

Negation

chapter 23|5 pages

Questions

chapter 24|13 pages

Prepositions

chapter 25|8 pages

Conjunctions

chapter 26|11 pages

Word order

chapter 27|10 pages

Word formation

chapter 28|7 pages

Punctuation and spelling