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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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An effective, beginner-friendly guide to German Whether you're planning a trip to a German-speaking country, have a German-speaking friend, or are just plain curious about learning a challenging, popular, and fun new language, German For Dummies is a quick and practical way to get up-to-speed on the basics. You'll explore common phrases used in everyday situations, learn to understand widely used expressions, and find out how to integrate German into your life. Build your vocabulary and practice your reading, writing, and speaking with easy-to-follow lessons and examples. **Inside...

• Learn German words and grammar
• Jumpstart your German listening comprehension
• Polish your conversation skills
• Expand your German vocabulary
• Navigate German business settings
• Interact with German speakers
• Use common German expressions**

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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