
German Essentials For Dummies
Wendy Foster(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 8. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-394-37356-7 (ISBN)
Description
An easy-to-follow and hands-on guide for German learners new to the language and for anyone seeking to brush up on the fundamentals
German Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a quick, concise, and straightforward guide to conversational German. Perfect for anyone who wants to jumpstart their understanding of German, the book is packed with examples, definitions, and handy tips you can start using immediately.
This clear guide explains key German concepts you can use to accelerate your progress in a German class, in self-instruction, or as you move through a language-learning app.
Inside:
Know the foundations of the German language
Understand German grammar, sentence structure, pronunciation, and language conventions
See German conversation examples and definitions
Packed with vocabulary tips, grammar instruction, pronunciation techniques, and more, German Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a can't-miss guide for German learners, German students, and language app users looking for a learning boost.
German Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a quick, concise, and straightforward guide to conversational German. Perfect for anyone who wants to jumpstart their understanding of German, the book is packed with examples, definitions, and handy tips you can start using immediately.
This clear guide explains key German concepts you can use to accelerate your progress in a German class, in self-instruction, or as you move through a language-learning app.
Inside:
Know the foundations of the German language
Understand German grammar, sentence structure, pronunciation, and language conventions
See German conversation examples and definitions
Packed with vocabulary tips, grammar instruction, pronunciation techniques, and more, German Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a can't-miss guide for German learners, German students, and language app users looking for a learning boost.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
234 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-394-37356-7 (9781394373567)
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Wendy Foster is a polyglot and the author of German For Dummies. She spent thirty years in Munich studying German and has a master's degree in French.
Content
Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Laying the Foundations of German 5
Chapter 2: Grasping Gender and Case 25
Chapter 3: Handling the Present 39
Chapter 4: Modifying with Modal Auxiliary Verbs 55
Chapter 5: Asking and Answering Questions; Giving Orders 69
Chapter 6: Describing Your Thoughts 85
Chapter 7: Connecting with Prepositions 97
Chapter 8: Stepping Back in the Past 109
Chapter 9: Focusing on the Future 125
Chapter 10: Understanding the Subjunctive 133
Chapter 11: Ten Important Verb Distinctions 143
Appendix A: Verb Charts 149
Index 163
Chapter 1: Laying the Foundations of German 5
Chapter 2: Grasping Gender and Case 25
Chapter 3: Handling the Present 39
Chapter 4: Modifying with Modal Auxiliary Verbs 55
Chapter 5: Asking and Answering Questions; Giving Orders 69
Chapter 6: Describing Your Thoughts 85
Chapter 7: Connecting with Prepositions 97
Chapter 8: Stepping Back in the Past 109
Chapter 9: Focusing on the Future 125
Chapter 10: Understanding the Subjunctive 133
Chapter 11: Ten Important Verb Distinctions 143
Appendix A: Verb Charts 149
Index 163