German Essentials For Dummies

by Wendy Foster

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781394373574
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/05/2025
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	465 KB

About the Author

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.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Chapter 1: Laying the Foundations of German 5

Chapter 2: Grasping Gender and Case 23

Chapter 3: Handling the Present 37

Chapter 4: Modifying with Modal Auxiliary Verbs 55

Chapter 5: Describing and Connecting Your Thoughts 69

Chapter 6: Asking and Answering Questions 93

Chapter 7: Stepping Back in the Past 109

Chapter 8: Focusing on the Future 125

Chapter 9: Understanding Verb Moods 135

Chapter 10: Ten Important Verb Distinctions 149

Appendix: Verb Charts 155

Index 169