German for Dummies, 2ed

Introduction.

Part I: Getting Started.

· You Already Know a Little German.

· The Nitty-Gritty: Basic German Grammar.

· Hallo! Pronunciation and Basic Expressions.

· Getting Numbers, Time, and Measurements Straight.

· Talking about Home and Family.

Part II: German in Action.

· Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk.

· Asking for Directions.

· Guten Appetit! Dining Out and Going to the Market.

· Shopping Made Easy.

· Going Out on the Town.

· Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications.

· Recreation and the Great Outdoors.

Part III: German on the Go.

· Planning a Trip.

· Making Sense of Euros and Cents.

· Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and Buses.

· Finding a Place to Stay.

· Handling Emergencies.

Part IV: The Part of Tens.

· Ten Ways to Pick Up German Quickly.

· Ten Things Never to Say in German.

· Ten Favorite German Expressions.

· Ten Phrases That Make You Sound German.

Part V: Appendixes.

· Appendix A: Mini-Dictionary.

· Appendix B: Verb Tables.

· Appendix C: On the CD.

· Appendix D: Answer Key.

Index.