A Frequency Dictionary of German is an invaluable tool for all learners of German, providing a list of the 4,034 most frequently used words in the language. Based on a 4.2 million-word corpus which is evenly divided between spoken, fiction and non-fiction texts, the dictionary provides a detailed frequency-based list plus alphabetical and part of speech indexes. All entries in the rank frequency list feature the English equivalent, a sample sentence plus an indication of major register variation. The dictionary also contains twenty-one thematically organized lists of frequently used words on a variety of topics as well as eleven special vocabulary lists. A Frequency Dictionary of German aims to enable students of all levels to maximize their study of German vocabulary in an efficient and engaging way.

What’s new in Translation Studies? In offering a critical assessment of recent developments in the young discipline, this book sets out to provide an answer, as seen from a European perspective today. Many “new” ideas actually go back well into the past, and the German Romantic Age proves to be the starting-point. The main focus lies however on the last 20 years, and, beginning with the cultural turn of the 1980s, the study traces what have turned out since then to be ground-breaking contributions (new paradigms) as against what was only a change in position on already established territory (shifting viewpoints). Topics of the 1990s include nonverbal communication, gender-based Translation Studies, stage translation, new fields of interpreting studies and the effects of new technologies and globalization (including the increasingly dominant role of English). The author’s aim is to stimulate discussion and provoke further debate on the current profile and future perspectives of Translation Studies.

This is really two books in one: a valuable reference resource, and a groundbreaking case study that represents a new approach to constructional semantics. It presents a detailed descriptive survey, using extensive examples collected from the Internet, of German verb constructions in which the expressions durch ('through'), über ('over'), unter ('under'), and um ('around') occur either as inseparable verb prefixes or as separable verb particles. Based on that evidence, the author argues that the prefixed verb constructions and particle verb constructions themselves have meaning, and that this meaning involves subjective construal processes rather than objective information. The constructions prompt us to distribute focal attention according to patterns that can be articulated in terms of Talmy's notion of “perspectival modes”. Among the other topics that play an important role in the analysis are incremental themes, reflexive trajectors, fictive motion, “multi-directional paths”, and “accusative landmarks”.

Visual dictionary with thousands of images and 7,500 terms and phrases. Learn German in pictures, easy to understand and particularly memorable. With German phonetic spelling and lines for translations or notes. For learners of German all over the world. Visual dictionary with over 2,000 colour photographs and photorealistic drawings Around 7,500 terms, phrases and sentences from the most important areas of life. Compactly prepared and thematically structured in 12 chapters: From clothing to food, school and work to leisure. Very extensive, up-to-date and basic vocabulary as well as some technical terms. With an empty line for entering the mother tongue, for writing exercises, notes or additions. Register for quick reference. Matching supplement to any German language course or textbook.

Learn the right vocabulary with amusing pictures. Do you want to have fun as you learn rather than just cramming? Then the Langenscheidt vocabulary picture by picture is just what you're looking for. The completely redesigned vocabulary guarantees that you have great fun while learning. With English explanations and vocabulary translations. More than 1000 colour photos: learn effectively and be entertained with amusing pictures Around 3000 words, phrases and example sentences selected according to frequency Pronunciation guide and phonetics (International Phonetic Alphabet) German vocabulary with English explanations The words are organised based on important spheres of life: easy learning with the right context A bilingual index means you can look up words quickly Handy book format: ideal for every day or taking with you on travels Learn what you really need with amusing pictures and example sentences Lasting learning success with word-picture links

Language researchers and practitioners often adopt tools and techniques without testing whether they really work as they should. This is understandable because most scholars do not have the time or expertise to properly evaluate the usefulness of all instruments, measures, and methods they need. It is therefore critical to have problem solvers in the field who gain the necessary expertise and take the time to scrutinize existing methods, identify problems, and offer new solutions. This volume represents the work of scholars who have done this; it is a collection of the latest advances, developments, and innovations regarding the modeling and measurement of learners’ vocabulary growth curves, current levels of vocabulary knowledge and lexical proficiency, and the patterns of lexical diversity found in their language production. Several of the contributors also address the complex but important relationship between automated indices and human judgments of learners’ lexical patterns and abilities.