The Everything Learning German Book: Speak, write, and understand basic German in no time (Everything® Series)

The Everything Learning German Book: Speak, write, and understand basic German in no time (Everything® Series)

<b>Order <i>das beste Bier</i> at Oktoberfest! Hitch a ride on <i>der Autobahn!</i> Say <i>"Wilkommen"</i> to your <i>neuen deutschen Freunde!</i></b><BR><BR>Learning to <i>sprechen Sie Deutsches</i> is fun--and far easier than you might think. German and English are closely related--you already know <i>viele Phrasen!</i> With this guide, you will make sense of this fascinating language in no time.<BR> <BR>This practical, hands-on <i>Buch</i> comes with easy-to-understand lessons, useful exercises, and a CD for pronunciation help. Building on the German language's close relation to English, this all-new edition covers everything from basic introductions to verb conversions. You will learn to:<BR> <BR> <i>–Ich möchte ein Berliner, bitte.</i> Order food with ease.<BR> <i>–Wie viel kostet der Käse?</i> Ask how much items cost.<BR> <i>–Der Vater kaufte seinem Sohn ein Fahrrad.</i> Understand direct and indirect objects.<BR> <i>–viel / mehr / am meisten.</i> Use superlatives to communicate more effectively.<BR> <i>–Der Ball wird von dem Mann geschlagen.</i> Know when to use passive voice.<BR> <BR>Whether you want to sample <i>das stoutest Lager</i> or converse with your grandparents in their native tongue, you'll soon discover just how easy it is to learn German!<BR> <BR><b>This edition includes completely new material on:</b><BR> <BR> –Rules of spelling and punctuation<BR> –Appropriate language for correspondence in German, including e-mail<BR> –Updated exercises