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German Science Reader
Designed for students of physics, chemistry and engineering, this reader introduces scientific German in a carefully ordered sequence. Beginning with the language of arithmetic and algebra, it moves through geometry, physics and chemistry, using the most essential definitions and processes that recur in technical texts. By mastering these early sections, learners gain a solid foundation that prepares them for any future German‑language scientific material.
The book emphasizes active engagement rather than simple translation. Readers are encouraged to read passages aloud, repeat key phrases, and internalize the terminology through repeated exposure. Clear explanations of everyday mathematical statements—such as how to express addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in German—are paired with concise grammar notes, helping students build a functional technical vocabulary. This practical approach makes the transition from classroom exercises to real‑world scientific reading both smooth and confidence‑boosting.
Full title
German Science Reader An Introduction to Scientific German, for Students of Physics, Chemistry and Engineering An Introduction to Scientific German, for Students of Physics, Chemistry and Engineering
Language
de
Duration
~2 hours (153K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Constanze Hofmann, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-09-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1846–1928
Best known for practical language textbooks, this late-19th- and early-20th-century teacher wrote books designed to help students use German, French, and Spanish in a direct, working way. His work also reached science students, including readers meant to build technical German for engineers and chemists.
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