German Essentials For Dummies
Author:   Wendy Foster
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9781394373567


Pages:   176
Publication Date:   08 October 2025
Format:   Paperback
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German Essentials For Dummies


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An easy-to-follow and hands-on guide for German learners new to the language and for anyone seeking to brush up on the fundamentals German Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a quick, concise, and straightforward guide to conversational German. Perfect for anyone who wants to jumpstart their understanding of German, the book is packed with examples, definitions, and handy tips you can start using immediately. This clear guide explains key German concepts you can use to accelerate your progress in a German class, in self-instruction, or as you move through a language-learning app. Inside: Know the foundations of the German language Understand German grammar, sentence structure, pronunciation, and language conventions See German conversation examples and definitions Packed with vocabulary tips, grammar instruction, pronunciation techniques, and more, German Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a can't-miss guide for German learners, German students, and language app users looking for a learning boost.

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Author:   Wendy Foster
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 13.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 20.60cm
Weight:   0.181kg
ISBN:  

9781394373567


ISBN 10:   1394373562
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   08 October 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Chapter 1: Laying the Foundations of German 5 Chapter 2: Grasping Gender and Case 25 Chapter 3: Handling the Present 39 Chapter 4: Modifying with Modal Auxiliary Verbs 55 Chapter 5: Asking and Answering Questions; Giving Orders 69 Chapter 6: Describing Your Thoughts 85 Chapter 7: Connecting with Prepositions 97 Chapter 8: Stepping Back in the Past 109 Chapter 9: Focusing on the Future 125 Chapter 10: Understanding the Subjunctive 133 Chapter 11: Ten Important Verb Distinctions 143 Appendix A: Verb Charts 149 Index 163

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Wendy Foster is a polyglot and the author of German For Dummies. She spent thirty years in Munich studying German and has a master’s degree in French.

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