German Phrases For Dummies

Quick & easy approach gives you language fundamentals up front Words to Know section lets you find the right words fast Pronunciation key lets you talk the talk

Hundreds of useful phrases at your fingertips

Speak German instantly!

Traveling to Germany but don′t know German? Taking German at school but need to kick up your conversation skills? Don′t worry! This handy little phrasebook will have you speaking German in no time.

Discover how to:
Get directions, shop, and eat out
Talk numbers, dates, time, and money
Chat about family and work
Discuss sports and the weather
Deal with problems and emergencies

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About This Book.

Conventions Used in This Book.

Foolish Assumptions.

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Where to Go from Here.

Chapter 1: I Say It How? Speaking German.

Chapter 2: Grammar on a Diet: Just the Basics.

Chapter 3: Numerical Gumbo: Counting of All Kinds.

Chapter 4: Making New Friends and Enjoying Small Talk.

Chapter 5: Enjoying a Drink and a Snack (or Meal!).

Chapter 6: Shop til You Drop.

Chapter 7: Making Leisure a Top Priority.

Chapter 8: When You Gotta Work.

Chapter 9: Getting Around: Transportation.

Chapter 10: Finding a Place to Lay Your Weary Head.

Chapter 11: Dealing with Emergencies.

Chapter 12: Ten Favorite German Expressions.

Chapter 13: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Like a Local.

Index.

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