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Modern German pronunciation(2nd Edition) An introduction for speakers of English by ChristopherHall Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2003 by Manchester University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7190-6689-4, ISBN: 0-7190-6689-1
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