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It's easy to speak and understand German with the Dummies language method German For Dummies is a clear and easy introduction to German that speeds up the process of speaking the language. The trusted Dummies language learning method is quick and practical, so you'll know what to say and do when traveling to a German-speaking country or interacting with German speakers in your community. You'll learn the basics of German grammar and pronunciation, and then you'll explore common phrases you'll need in everyday situations. Get ready to study, work, or travel abroad—integrate German into your everyday life. This essential resource helps you make small talk, understand common expressions, navigate business settings, ask for directions, go to the doctor, and beyond Learn how German works—grammar, pronunciation, and important constructions Build your vocabulary with an updated mini-dictionary and learn common expressions you'll hear while abroad Brush up your conversation skills with authentic dialogues, plus follow along with online audio Get practice reading, writing, and speaking German, so you're ready to communicate effectively With German For Dummies, students, travelers, and business professionals can gain the confidence to converse in German.

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Author:   Wendy Foster
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9781394321261

ISBN 10:   1394321260
Pages:   400
Publication Date:   01 May 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with German 7 Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little German 9 Chapter 2: Pronunciation Basics 23 Chapter 3: Meeting and Greeting 33 Chapter 4: Getting Numbers, Time, and Measurements Straight 45 Chapter 5: The Nitty-Gritty: Basic German Grammar 57 Chapter 6: Talking About Home and Family 79 Part 2: German in Action 89 Chapter 7: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 91 Chapter 8: Asking for Directions 111 Chapter 9: Guten Appetit! Dining Out and Going to the Market 131 Chapter 10: Shopping Made Easy 155 Chapter 11: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications 171 Chapter 12: Recreation and the Great Outdoors 189 Part 3: German on the Go 209 Chapter 13: Going Out on the Town 211 Chapter 14: Planning a Trip 231 Chapter 15: Making Sense of Euros and Cents 241 Chapter 16: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and Buses 251 Chapter 17: Finding a Place to Stay 271 Chapter 18: Handling Emergencies 287 Part 4: The Part of Tens 305 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up German Quickly 307 Chapter 20: Ten Things Never to Say in German 313 Chapter 21: Ten Favorite German Expressions 319 Chapter 22: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound German 323 Part 5: Appendices 327 Appendix A: German-English Mini-Dictionary 329 Appendix B: Verb Tables 347 Appendix C: Answer Key 359 Index 363

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Wendy Foster studied German for 4 years in Munich. She fell in love with the lifestyle, and worked there for 25 years, intermittently bouncing back to Paris to complete her MA in French.

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