Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning German

Summary: Loosen your tongue und 'Sprechen Sie Deutsch!' You're no idiot, of course. You know that becoming fluent in German is a difficult endeavor. However, it is possible to gain a basic understanding of speech and customs before you book your flight. You don't have to memorize an English/German dictionary. The Complete Idiot's GuideR to Learning German, Third Edition, will show you how to understand and pronounce words and... phrases so you won't leave native speakers speechless. In this revised and updated Complete Idiot's GuideR, you get: * An introduction to German grammar complete with comprehensible examples and explanations of grammatical terms. * A guide to restaurants and shopping-from finding a cafe to obtaining that rare item found only in Germany. * Emergency vocabulary for surviving distressing events from getting lost to needing a doctor. * Facts about German culture that will put you in the know. Keep communication lines open. * Understand the new international travel guidelines. * Build your German vocabulary and converse with confidence. * Take advantage of the best restaurants and hotels. * Seek out legendary landmarks. * Stay up-to-date with current exchange rates. * Pick the right word with a handy English/German, German/English dictionary. [read more]