This standard work of linguistics lists fundamental grammatical concepts and explains them with examples. Basic terms from semiotics and semantics are followed by terminology fields covering graphemics, phonology, morphology, parts of speech, syntax, and text grammar. The concluding chapter on orthography takes into account the stages of the spelling reform up to the final new regulation. The focus on the fundamental areas of grammar and the systematic arrangement of terms facilitate the learning of terminology in context; additionally, an alphabetical index is available. From a review: "The precision of the definitions, their explanation in a systematic context, and the clarity of the presentation are three essential arguments for the strength of this grammatical compendium.".