Intermediate German For Dummies (For Dummies (Language & Literature))

✍ Scribed by Wendy Foster

• Year: 2008
• Tongue: German
• Leaves: 339
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Need to brush up on your German? Intermediate German For Dummies is your key to success in becoming confident in both written and spoken German. It gives you the straight talk and nitty-gritty detail that will see you successfully through any major or minor roadblocks to communicating in German.This friendly, hands-on workbook is loaded with practical examples and useful exercises so you can practice how native speakers use the language. From vocabulary and numbers to juggling tenses, you’ll get a clear understanding of the nuances of German style and usage that will have you writing and speaking in no time. Plus, you’ll find multiple charts that provide conjugations for all types of German verbs. You’ll get up to speed with German grammar, master essential differences between German and English language usage, and be able to communicate effectively when traveling or conducting business. Discover how to:Use fundamental German grammar, from nouns, adjectives, and adverbs to pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctionsSelect and conjugate German verbs correctlyUnderstand the importance of grammatical gender in GermanAvoid the most common writing mistakesUse numbers and express dates and timesName countries and nationalities in GermanExpand your German vocabulary exponentiallyGet comfortable with the subjunctiveCombine verbs with confidence and competenceIf you’re heading to any German-speaking country, sharpen your German-language skills the fun and easy way with Intermediate German For Dummies.