Learn to speak and write German like a pro! Need a quick introduction to the German language? Whether you're planning a vacation, adding a valuable second language to your resume, or simply brushing up on your skills, The Everything Essential German Book is your perfect guide for learning to speak and write in German. This portable guide covers the most important basics, including: The German alphabet and translation Greetings and conversation starters Common questions and answers Verb tenses and sentence structure With step-by-step instructions, pronunciation guides, and practical exercises, you'll find learning German can be easy and fun! You'll be speaking--and understanding--German in no time!

With easy-to-follow instructions and simple explanations, this portable guide covers the most important basics.

Essential German Grammar is a student-friendly grammar and workbook designed to give learners a firm foundation on which to build a real understanding of both spoken and written German. The reference grammar section offers clear explanations of key grammar points while a separate exercise section gives students the opportunity to test themselves and put into practice what they have learned. This new edition has been revised and updated throughout. Explanations, tables and exercises have been improved and a number of the authentic texts and illustrations have been replaced by new material. Key features of this second edition include: User-friendly layout with updated 2 colour design, engaging illustrations and visually appealing tables throughout to aid the learning process Clear and accessible explanations with memorable examples informed by the latest research on the German language and presented in accordance with current teaching methodology Helpful parallels between English and German provided where relevant End-of-chapter extracts taken from contemporary journalistic or authentic literary sources, illustrating grammar in context, with model translations provided at the back of the book Material to enable better strategic learning and understanding, including a Why Grammar?—FAQ section, a glossary of grammatical terms in both English and German and a complete answer key to exercises Created especially for the new edition, a companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/kaiser offering a wealth of additional materials, including interactive exercises, quizzes and flashcards to test student understanding, downloadable PDF sheets for classroom use, PowerPoint slides for instructors and audio recordings illustrating the sounds of spoken German. Written by highly experienced lecturers in the field, Essential German Grammar is an invaluable resource for intermediate and advanced students of German (CEFR levels A2 to B2, ACTFL Novice High to Intermediate High). It is designed to function equally as a free-standing grammar or as a foundation grammar for Hammer’s German Grammar and Usage and is suitable for both classroom use and self-study.

The Ultimate Guide to Learning German, im Schnellgang! Sure, you may know your bratwurst from your wiener schnitzel--but that will only get you so far if you're planning a trip to a German-speaking country, or want to get ahead in your German 101 class. With this ideal pocket-sized primer you can leave the brat behind and learn how to master the basics of German in no time! Learn German in a Hurry teaches you all you need, and offers you Commonly used German phrases (days of the week, numbers, letters), Pronunciations and conjugations, Grammar and sentence construction, Useful words and terms, and Helpful German-English and English-German dictionaries. Complete with easy-to-read tables and pronunciation guides, Learn German in a Hurry is your key to learning "die deutsche" before you know it!

Logical, developmental presentation includes all the necessary tools for speech and comprehension and features numerous shortcuts and timesavers. Ideal as an introduction, supplement, or refresher.

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An essential resource for language learners at all levels For beginning learners or students who have a hard time grasping a new language, the Teach Yourself Vocabulary series has been totally revised to be a self-teaching resource for teens and adults. These practical guides present hundreds of key words in manageable groups--not boggling-boggling vocabulary lists like other language learning books do--in familiar topics such as telling time, greetings, employment and hobbies. This series also features numerous memorizing techniques to ensure that new vocabulary sticks in the learner's mind. More than just reference books, the Teach Yourself Vocabulary series builds students' knowledge of the language and contains: Key, up-to-the minute vocabulary Terms listed with relevant verbs, adjectives, and useful expressions Memorizing activities to make sure readers remember the words they have learned