German For Dummies: (with CD)

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

Part I: Getting Started.

Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little German.

Chapter 2: The Nitty–Gritty: Basic German Grammar.

Chapter 3: Hallo! Pronunciation and Basic Expressions.

Chapter 4: Getting Numbers, Time, and Measurements Straight.

Chapter 5: Talking about Home and Family.

Part II: German in Action.

Chapter 6: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk.

Chapter 7: Asking for Directions.

Chapter 8: Guten Appetit! Dining Out and Going to the Market.

Chapter 9: Shopping Made Easy.

Chapter 10: Going Out on the Town.

Chapter 11: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications.

Chapter 12: Recreation and the Great Outdoors.

Part III: German on the Go.

Chapter 13: Planning a Trip.

Chapter 14: Making Sense of Euros and Cents.

Chapter 15: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and Buses.

Chapter 16: Finding a Place to Stay.

Chapter 17: Handling Emergencies.

Part IV: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Pick Up German Quickly.

Chapter 19: Ten Things Never to Say in German.

Chapter 20: Ten Favorite German Expressions.

Chapter 21: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound German.

Part V: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Mini–Dictionary.

Appendix B: Verb Tables.

Appendix C: On the CD.

Appendix D: Answer Key.

Index.

Paulina Christensen, PhD, and Anne Fox are veteran language instructors.

Wendy Foster is a language instructor and the author of Intermediate German For Dummies.