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German Workbook For Dummies

2. Aufl.

von: Wendy Foster
12,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	16.11.2022
ISBN/EAN:	9781119986683
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	352

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Sprechen sie Deutsch? Learn this fun language with Dummies German Workbook For Dummies is for German beginners who want to get started learning the official language of 7 countries. 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. Inside, you'll find plenty of practice for an experience that supports how people learn languages most effectively. As you make your way through the workbook, your confidence will grow as you discover how to handle greetings and introductions, make small talk, and understand daily encounters... auf Deutsch! <ul> <li>Practice your speaking and writing skills in German </li> <li>Grasp the basics of German grammar</li> <li>Learn functional vocabulary and common slang</li> <li>Complete exercises and activities to build your confidence</li></ul>With a little help from Dummies, you'll excel in your German studies.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1 Part 1: The Basic Building Blocks of German 7 Chapter 1: Laying the Foundations of German 9 Chapter 2: Assembling the Basic Tools for German Sentences 29 Chapter 3: Sorting Out Word Gender and Case 45 Chapter 4: Building Your Word Power 61 Part 2: Focusing on the Present 77 Chapter 5: Grasping the Present Tense 79 Chapter 6: Asking and Answering Intelligently; Giving Orders 97 Chapter 7: In the Mood: Combining Verbs with Modal Auxiliaries 121 Chapter 8: Sorting Out Separable- and Inseparable-Prefix Verbs 141 Part 3: Adding Flair to Your Conversations 159 Chapter 9: Sounding More Like a Native with Verb Combinations 161 Chapter 10: Adding Adjectives for Description 175 Chapter 11: Comparing with Adjectives and Adverbs 197 Chapter 12: Connecting with Conjunctions 217 Chapter 13: Your Preposition Primer 231 Part 4: Looking Back and Ahead: Talking about the Past and the Future 247 Chapter 14: Conversing about the Past: Perfecting the Present Perfect 249 Chapter 15: Narrating the (Simple) Past: Fact and Fiction 263 Chapter 16: Looking to the Future (And Avoiding It) 281 Part 5: The Part of Tens 293 Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Optimizing Your German 295 Chapter 18: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid in German 301 Part 6: Appendixes 307 Appendix A: Verb Charts 309 Appendix B: English-German Dictionary 319 Appendix C: German-English Dictionary 323 Index 327

Autorenportrait

Wendy Foster loves languages. She fell in love with German language and culture while studying abroad in Europe. She then spent 30 years in Munich studying German and traveling to Paris to complete her MA in French. Later, she lived in Spain and immersed herself in Spanish language and culture. She’s now a polyglot living in New England.

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Lernen ist einfach mit Dummies! Language learning is all about the practice. German Workbook For Dummies is the perfect resource for getting a grip on basic German, the hands-on way. You’ll work through exercises to get German vocabulary, grammar, and authentic expressions into your head. Start from the very, very beginning, and work your way toward expressing yourself in the language of Germany, Austria, and beyond. You’ll also get access to verb charts, mini-dictionaries, and other handy resources, so you can travel, work, and chit-chat—auf Deutsch! Inside… <ul><li>Basic German grammar</li> <li>Introductions and small talk</li> <li>Asking & answering questions</li> <li>Making sense of word case</li> <li>Authentic verb combinations</li> <li>Past, present perfect, & future</li> <li>Writing and reading practice</li> <li>Common mistakes to avoid</li></ul>