Hammer's German Grammar and Usage, Third Edition - Martin Durell

--Hammer’s German Grammar and Usage-- In the last week I’ve been spending more time using Ciao, having a look around, and generally becoming more familiar with the site and everything it offers. There seem to be great opinions on just about everything under the sun, from makeup to music, condoms to curries. This section is looking more than a bit neglected though, so I thought my next op should go here! Hammer’s German Grammar seems to be one of the most popular books around for German grammar at this level. I bought it a year ago when I’d just started university, as it ... more

What? You want to study advanced German grammar? Are you mad? Yes? Oh well, ok then. In that case may I suggest Hammer's German Grammar and Usage? This surprisingly light 541 page volume set me back only around £20 and is really popular so should be no bother to track down. Written now by Martin durell and updated in 1996 to incorperate the spelling reforms of 1998, it is clear and every point is well explained, with both English and German examples. The body text is thankfully in English, and while at first glance all that can be seen are pages and pages of text, a closer delve will show what ... more

Overview As a student of German pursuing a degree in Modern Foreign Languages, I understand the necessity of obtaining a book that clearly consolidates and extensively explains the use of German Grammar and syntax. Hammer's German Grammar and Usage is written by Martin Durrell, a Professor of German at Manchester University. It has been used by degree students across the world and has become recommended material to all German Degree students. If you want to understand absolutely everything about the German Language then without a doubt this has got to be the book for you. It discusses every ... more