After studying at the University of Hamburg in Germany as a Fulbright scholar, he completed his Master's Degree in German, Russian, and English at Southern Illinois University.

Packed with foundational grammar and integrated vocab, German Workbook For Dummies will set new language learners on their way to an exciting experience learning this complex language. A poor condition book can still make a good reading copy but is generally not collectible unless the item is very scarce. additionalResourceLink":"","bookCompanionPage":{"pageId":0,"name":null,"slug":null,"_links":null},"seo":{"metaDescription":"German For Dummies Audio Set (0470222565) teaches you the basics, greetings, parts of speech, numbers, time, and calendar, and much more.The table lists the distinguishing factors for the three forms of you — du, ihr, and Sie — in abbreviated form.

It might help people to get an overview, but having been confronted with SPAG (spelling, punctuation and grammar) in both languages, I don't find all that helpful. To make matters more confusing for someone learning German, these three definite articles change spelling according to the case of the noun that they appear with in a sentence. This practical, portable audio set is designed to help you learn to speak German in a hurry and with no fuss, whether you’re at home or on the road. Plus, put your skills to the test with useful exercises in the book and tons of real-life conversations on the accompanying CD. If you travel to a German-speaking country and need to know the time or where something is located, or you just want to get some basic information, a few common questions can come in very handy.German For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is for anyone looking to learn the basics of conversational German, with little or no prior experience. com/v2/authors/9350"}},{"authorId":34784,"name":"","slug":"","description":"

This All-in-One collects the expertise of a team of For Dummies authors, including Eric Tyson, Robert Griswold, Ralph Roberts, Joe Kraynak, Ray Brown, Symon He, James Svetec, Nicholas Wallwork, Peter Conti, Peter Harris, Kyle Roberts, and Laurence C.

It is massive but it provides all the general knowledge that one would need when they want to learn a language: from the alphabet, to numbers and dates, to different every day topic. Offers instruction and practice exercises for both speaking and writing German Helps you prepare to demonstrate proficiency in conversational German If you want to improve your German, whether it's for work, travel, or enjoyment, German All-in-One For Dummies has you covered. p>

• Offers instruction and practice exercises for both speaking and writing German
• Helps you prepare to demonstrate proficiency in conversational German

If you want to improve your German, whether it's for work, travel, or enjoyment, German All-in-One For Dummies has you covered. Wo sich Fuchs und Hase gute Nacht sagen (voh ziH fooks oont hah -ze gooh -te nHt zah -gen) ( where fox and hare say good night to one another), which means in the middle of nowhere , or in the sticks .

Inside, you'll find plenty of practice for an experience that supports how people learn languages most effectively. For those looking to master fluency in this popular language, this book and CD combo are an efficient and logical choice. From adjectives and adverbs to understanding tenses and asking questions, you'll skip the suffering and score high marks at exam time with the help of German Essentials For Dummies. If you have some knowledge of German and want to polish your skills, German Essentials For Dummies focuses on just the core concepts you need to communicate effectively. From adjectives and adverbs to understanding tenses and asking questions, you'll skip the suffering and score high marks at exam time with the help of German Essentials For Dummies.

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