"Get an approachable introduction to learning German alongside a history lesson."
German is a world language and the most widely spoken language in Europe so learning how to speak it can open doors and lead to a lot of different opportunities. Kai Graf von der Pahlen has put together a clear introduction to learning German using one of his other loves: history. The book starts by saying that English and German are linked by their connection with Julius Caesar's Roman Empire before delving into the past. While taking us through the history of Germany and England, there are odd keywords provided in German, we’re also then introduced to a chatroom where leaders and historic figures respond to questions to give us a sense of how simple questions and answer conversations are structured. The whole book is clearly structured so you can easily refer back to each section when completing the activities at the end or for referring back in the future. I also liked the additional breakdown of some words in the footnotes, giving you further insight into how they’re formed and a more in depth understanding of the language than a direct translation.
Languages have never been my strong suit however I found this method of learning about history whilst incorporating an introduction to German to be interesting. And the author was right, I think I learned a bit about English and English history too as I read. Learning German: A beginner's guide for our friends in England by Kai Graf von der Pahlen is an approachable start to learning a new language. I think it could be great as a first step that can be referred back to during further learning.
Charlotte Walker, A LoveReading Ambassador
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Why learn German?
It's a world language that can open many opportunities. In addition, the Germans and the English have been linked to each other ever since they both had to deal with the Romans invading their lands. So when you learn German, you may well end up learning something new and interesting about your own history and language too. That's what this is book is all about.
Is it difficult to learn German?
You probably think that learning German is hard ... and you'd be correct. That said, our two languages used to be one and the same. So if you speak English, then you already speak some German too. To unlock that hidden knowledge, we must explore the shared history of these two languages. So let's learn history and language as one. Now that's German efficiency for you.
Why is Anglo-German history important?
Because Germany's history has been more closely linked to England than to any other English-speaking country (arguably any country). So not only did German and English start off as the same language, the Germans and the English also influenced each other over the centuries and, by extension, the way we talk to each other. This book teaches German by exploring that shared history.
Los geht's! Learning German for beginners and a short review of Anglo-German history features in the following genres: Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure, Indie Author Books, Indie Books We Love, Self Help and Personal Development, Language phrasebooks, Language learning for specific purposes, Language learning: reading skills, Recommendations, Health & Fitness, Travel, Language teaching and learning, Language and Linguistics, Language learning: specific skills
Los geht's! Learning German for beginners and a short review of Anglo-German history is available in Paperback
Los geht's! Learning German for beginners and a short review of Anglo-German history was written by Kai Graf von der Pahlen and published by Independently published
