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Find the right words fast! Practical and easy-to-use, Frommer's PhraseFinders let you experience a place the way the locals do--by speaking the same language. More than 5,000 words and phrases organized by topic and dictionary entry for easy use on the go A two-way dictionary cross-referenced to verb conjugations and the most common phrases Detailed pronunciation guide and slang terms to help you sound more like a local A two-way menu translator, basic grammar information, and much more

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Author:   James Cohen
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 9.40cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 13.60cm
Weight:   0.116kg
ISBN:  

9781118143629

ISBN 10:   1118143620
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   10 August 2012
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction vii 1 Survival German 1 Basic Greetings 1, The Key Questions 3, Help/Emergencies 7, Numbers & Counting 8, Measurements 11, Time 12, German Grammar & Pronunciation Basics 16 2 Getting There & Getting Around 30 By Plane 30, By Car 44, By Taxi 51, By Train 53, By Bus 54, By Subway 56, Considerations for Travelers with Special Needs 58 3 Lodging 59 Finding a Hotel 59, Money Matters 63, In-Room Amenities 65, Hotel Room Trouble 69, Checking Out 71, Happy Camping 72 4 Dining 73 Finding a Restaurant 73, Getting Seated 75, Ordering 77, During the Meal 80, Drinks 82 Settling Up 85, Menu Reader 85, Buying Groceries 90 5 Socializing 100 Greetings 100, Overcoming the Language Barrier 102, Getting Personal 103, Topics of Conversation 111, Parting Ways 118 6 Money & Communications 120 Money 120, Phone Service 123, Internet Access 126, Mail 127 7 Culture 130 Cinema 130, Performances 131, Museums, Galleries & Attractions 134 8 Shopping 135 General Shopping Terms 135, Clothes Shopping 136, Artisan Market Shopping 139, Bookstore / Newsstand Shopping 140, Shopping for Electronics 141, At the Barber / Hairdresser 143 9 Sports & Fitness 146 Getting Fit 146, Catching a Game 147, Hiking 149, Boating & Fishing 150, Golfing 152 10 Nightlife 154 Club Hopping 154, Across a Crowded Room 157, Getting Closer 159, Getting Intimate 160, In the Casino 163 11 Health & Safety 165 At the Pharmacy 165, At the Doctor's Office 167, At the Police Station 173 English--German Dictionary 177 German--English Dictionary 216

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