Woerterbuch.pdf

In addition to the thematic presentation, all entries are presented contex-
tually, i.e., sample sentences accompany each basic word and its pronun-
ciation. The presentation of the basic word in sentences is important
because the learner sees the word used correctly.The danger of using the
word later in the wrong context will disappear. Example sentences often
can be used word-for-word because they are taken from common every-
day speech an represent frequently used idiomatic expressions.
In the Workbook to the Basic Vocabulary there are further examples of
usage. In each of the sample sentences, care has been taken so that the
vocabulary used, as far as possible, does not include any words beyond
those found in the basic vocabulary.
“Langenscheidt’s Basic German Vocabulary”
and “Workbook”
The Workbook accompanies the Basic Vocabulary. It is left up to the
learner whether to study only with the Basic Vocabulary or to do further
exercices for vocabulary building. For a quick and certain expansion of the
vocabulary, we recommend the use of the workbook as well as the text.
Systematic work with the two volumes creates a certain confidence in
vocabulary building which helps the acquisition of new words.
Although gender information and irregular verb forms are given next to the
basic word, the text and Workbook are not meant to replace, but rather
supplement, the use of a dictionary and grammar book.
In some cases a word has various meanings which are clarified in the
sample sentences.
For example:
FuOball rfu:sbal] m, -(e)s, kein PI.
FuBball ist bei uns die beliebteste
Sportart.
but
football, soccer n
Football is the most popular sport
in our country. (footballas a game)
FuOball m, -(e)s, FuBballe football, soccer ball n
Die FuBballe sind aus Leder. Footballs are made of leather.
(football as an object)
Naturally a vocabulary list cannot present all the meanings and uses of a
word in all circumstances. For example, there are seldom-used forms of
verbs that learners will not find here because they are not necessary for
acquiring a basic knowledge of the language. There are also very few
technical words included; only the common meanings of words are given.
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