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German Essentials For Dummies

Foster, Wendy

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2. Edition October 2025
176 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd

ISBN: 978-1-394-37356-7
John Wiley & Sons

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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.

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
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.