German for Dummies

Christensen, Paulina; Fox, Anne; Foster, Wendy

ISBN 10: 0470901012 ISBN 13: 9780470901014

Publisher: For Dummies, 2011

Synopsis

The fun and easy way to learn the fascinating language of German with integrated audio clips!  

German For Dummies, Enhanced Edition  uses the renowned Berlitz approach to get you up and running with the language-and having fun too! Designed for the total beginner, this guide introduces you to basic grammar and then speedily has you making conversation. Integrated audio clips let you listen and learn as you hear pronunciations and real-life conversations. Fun and games sections ease your way into German fluency, phonetic spellings following expressions and vocabulary improve your pronunciation, and helpful boxes and sidebars cover cultural quirks and factoids.

• Master the nuts and bolts of German grammar
• Learn phrases that make you sound German-and know what never to say in German

Whether you're just looking for a greeting besides "Guten tag" or you want to become a foreign exchange student, this enhanced edition of German For Dummies gives you what you need to learn the language-as much as you like, as fast as you like!

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Title German For Dummies, with CD German All-in-One For Dummies, with CD Intermediate German For Dummies German Essentials For Dummies           Guide Type Immersion Course-in-Book Workbook Review/Study   Audience Level Beginner Beginner to Intermediate Intermediate+ All Levels   Pages 384 720 322 192   List Price $24.99 $34.99 $19.99 $9.99   Publication Date February, 2011 June, 2013 March, 2008 May, 2012   Author(s) Christensen For Dummies Foster Foster   Imprint For Dummies For Dummies For Dummies For Dummies   Print Book 0470901012 1118491408 0470226242 111818422X   Kindle Book B004J4VVXS B00DE7J0PW Not Available - Request Kindle Version B007YGGJQW   Edition 2nd 1st 1st 1st   Brief Description Everything needed to speak German. Includes: grammar, verb conjugations, pronunciations, dictionary, vocabulary, exercises, more. Conveniently combines titles from the German Dummies library into one handy guide that covers all aspects of the German language. Hands-on workbook with examples and exercises covering: vocabulary, numbers, tenses, verb conjugations, and grammar. Concise coverage & examples of key concepts. Free of review information. No practice problems. Use as a refresher or for review.

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The fun and easy way to learn the fascinating language of German

Whether you're just looking for a greeting besides "guten tag" or you want to become a foreign exchange student, German For Dummies uses the renowned Berlitz approachto get you up and running with the language ― while having fun, too! Designed for the total beginner, it introduces you to basic grammar and expanded vocabulary that will have you speaking German in no time. Fun games ease you into German fluency, phonetic spellings improve your pronunciation, and helpful boxes and sidebars cover cultural quirks and factoids.

• German 101 ― learn to recite the alphabet, pronounce words and phrases, and meet, greet, and exchange pleasantries with other German speakers

• It's easy as Eins, Zei, Drei ― hone your small-talk skills and discover how to communicate effectively in everyday situations, like asking for directions, ordering food, and more

• Happy trails ― take your German on the road and discover how to plan a trip, check into hotels, hail a taxi, and exchange money for local currency

Audio CD Includes
Real-life conversations that feature the alphabet,pronunciation of sounds, and dialogues thatdemonstrate the German language in action

Open the book and find:

• New spelling standards

• An expanded mini-dictionary with essential vocabulary

• Content organized by theme

• Verb tables

• Regular and irregular verb conjugations

• How to pronounce German vowel and consonant sounds

• German phrasing and words used in everyday situations

• Cultural conventions in Germany and German-speaking countries

Learn to:

• Speak German quickly and effectively

• Master basic grammar, verb conjugations, vocabulary, and pronunciations

Take your skills to the next level with real-life conversations on the accompanying CD

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0470901012
• ISBN 13: 9780470901014
• Binding: Product Bundle
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384