Ährenlese: A German Reader with Practical Exercises by Bierwirth and Herrick

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Editor Bierwirth, H. C. (Heinrich Conrad), 1853-1940
Editor Herrick, Asbury Haven
LoC No. 18002812
Title Ährenlese: A German Reader with Practical Exercises
Note Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by La Monte H.P. Yarroll, Markus Brenner, Reiner
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Summary "Ährenlese: A German Reader with Practical Exercises" by H. C. Bierwirth and A. H. Herrick is a German language textbook written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a reader filled with practical exercises for language learners, aimed at delivering content that is suitable for both high school and college students, offering rich vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. The beginning of the book includes a preface explaining the rationale behind its compilation and hints at the structure and intent of the material within. The authors justify the need for a new German reader, highlighting its adaptability for diverse teaching methods. After the preface, the text transitions into a collection of engaging German stories that include fables and folk tales, starting with "Die Fliege, die in die Schule ging" (The Fly that Went to School), where a curious fly learns a song but faces unexpected consequences during her adventures. Each story serves as both an exercise in reading comprehension and a way to explore German culture and language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
Language English
LoC Class PF: Language and Literatures: West Germanic
Subject German language -- Readers
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EBook-No. 49503
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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