German Workbook For Dummies

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! Practice your speaking and writing skills in German Grasp the basics of German grammar Learn functional vocabulary and common slang Complete exercises and activities to build your confidence With a little help from Dummies, you'll excel in your German studies.

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