German For Dummies
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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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- Wiley Professional Development (P&T)
- 9781394321285
- 9781394321261
- ePub
- 3
- Wendy Foster
- English
- 2025-04-08
- 100
- 10
- 2
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- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Introduction
- About This Book
- Conventions Used in This Book
- Foolish Assumptions
- Icons Used in This Book
- Beyond the Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Part 1: Getting Started with German
- Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little German
- The German You Know
- Using Basic Expressions
- Chapter 2: Pronunciation Basics
- Mouthing Off: Basic Pronunciation
- Chapter 3: Meeting and Greeting
- Getting Formal or Informal
- Saying “Hello,” “Goodbye,” and “How Are You?”
- Introducing Yourself and Your Friends
- Chapter 4: Getting Numbers, Time, and Measurements Straight
- Juggling Numbers
- Telling Time
- Naming the Months
- Measurements, Quantities, and Weights
- Chapter 5: The Nitty-Gritty: Basic German Grammar
- Getting a Handle on Parts of Speech
- Constructing Simple Sentences
- The Tenses: Past, Present, and Future
- Putting the Language in the Proper Case
- Chapter 6: Talking About Home and Family
- Living in an Apartment or House
- Talking About Your Family
- Part 2: German in Action
- Chapter 7: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk
- Talking About Yourself
- Talking About Cities, Countries, and Nationalities
- Making Small Talk About the Weather
- Chapter 8: Asking for Directions
- “Wo?” — Asking Where Something Is
- “Wie weit?” How Far Is It?
- Going Here and There
- Asking “How Do I Get There?”
- Describing a Position or Location in Relation to Some Other Place
- Getting Your Bearings Straight with Left, Right, North, and South
- Taking This or That Street
- Using Ordinal Numbers: First, Second, Third, and More
- Traveling by Car or Other Vehicle
- Chapter 9: Guten Appetit! Dining Out and Going to the Market
- Hast du Hunger? Hast du Durst?
- All about Meals
- Setting the Table for a Meal
- Dining Out: Visiting a Restaurant
- Shopping for Food
- Chapter 10: Shopping Made Easy
- Places to Shop around Town
- Finding Out about Opening Hours
- Navigating Your Way around a Store
- Just Browsing: Taking a Look at Merchandise
- Getting Assistance as You Shop
- Shopping for Clothes
- Paying for Your Shopping Items
- Comparatively Speaking: Making Comparisons among Items
- Chapter 11: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications
- Phoning Made Simple
- Making Appointments
- Sending Written Correspondence
- Getting to Know the Office
- Chapter 12: Recreation and the Great Outdoors
- Playing Sports
- Using Reflexive Verbs to Talk about Plans
- Exploring the Outdoors
- Part 3: German on the Go
- Chapter 13: Going Out on the Town
- What Would You Like to Do?
- Going to the Movies
- What Was That? The Simple Past Tense of “Sein”
- Going to the Museum
- Talking About Action in the Past
- Going Out for Entertainment
- How Was It? Talking About Entertainment
- Going to a Party
- Chapter 14: Planning a Trip
- Getting Help from a Travel Agent
- Planning Ahead: Using the Future Tense
- Dealing with Passports and Visas
- Chapter 15: Making Sense of Euros and Cents
- Heading to the ATM
- Getting Imperative
- Changing Currency
- Understanding the Euro and Other Currencies
- Chapter 16: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and Buses
- Using German at the Airport
- Traveling by Car
- Taking a Train
- Knowing When to Separate Your Verbs
- Navigating Buses, Subways, and Taxis
- Chapter 17: Finding a Place to Stay
- Finding a Hotel
- Reserving Rooms
- Checking In
- Checking Out and Paying the Bill
- Chapter 18: Handling Emergencies
- Requesting Help
- Getting Medical Attention
- Talking to the Police
- Part 4: The Part of Tens
- Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pick Up German Quickly
- Labeling the World Around You
- Organizing Useful Expressions
- Writing Shopping Lists
- Using What You Know
- Thinking in German
- Language Learning Online
- Watching German TV Online
- Experimenting with What Works Best
- Eating German Cuisine
- Setting Goals and Rewarding Yourself
- Chapter 20: Ten Things Never to Say in German
- Using the Right Form of Address
- Addressing Service People Correctly
- Hot or Cold?
- I’m Not Loaded
- Speaking of the Law with Respect
- Using “Gymnasium” Correctly
- Knowing the Appropriate Form of “Know”
- Going to the Right Closet
- Using Bekommen Properly
- Using the Right Eating Verb
- Chapter 21: Ten Favorite German Expressions
- Alles klar!
- Wirklich
- Kein Problem
- Vielleicht
- Doch
- Unglaublich!
- Hoffentlich
- Wie schön!
- Genau!
- Stimmt’s?
- Chapter 22: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound German
- Schönes Wochenende!
- Gehen wir!
- Was ist los?
- Das klingt gut!
- Keine Ahnung
- Es zieht!
- Nicht zu fassen!
- Du hast Recht!/Sie haben Recht!
- Lass es!
- Nicht schlecht!
- Part 5: Appendices
- Appendix A: German-English Mini-Dictionary
- German-English Mini-Dictionary
- English-German Mini-Dictionary
- Appendix B: Verb Tables
- Regular Verbs (No Stem Vowel Change)
- Special Conjugations
- Irregular and Modal Verbs
- Appendix C: Answer Key
- Index
- About the Author
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement