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Published:
April 21, 2025

German For Dummies

Overview

It's easy to speak and understand German with the Dummies language method

German For Dummies is a clear and easy introduction to German that speeds up the process of speaking the language. The trusted Dummies language learning method is quick and practical, so you'll know what to say and do when traveling to a German-speaking country or interacting with German speakers in your community. You'll learn the basics of German grammar and pronunciation, and then you'll explore common phrases you'll need in everyday situations. Get ready to study, work, or travel abroad—integrate German into your everyday life. This essential resource helps you make small talk, understand common expressions, navigate business settings, ask for directions, go to the doctor, and beyond

  • Learn how German works—grammar, pronunciation, and important constructions
  • Build your vocabulary with an updated mini-dictionary and learn common expressions you'll hear while abroad
  • Brush up your conversation skills with authentic dialogues, plus follow along with online audio
  • Get practice reading, writing, and speaking German, so you're ready to communicate effectively

With German For Dummies, students, travelers, and business professionals can gain the confidence to converse in German.

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About The Author

Wendy Foster studied German for 4 years in Munich. She fell in love with the lifestyle, and worked there for 25 years, intermittently bouncing back to Paris to complete her MA in French.

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CHEAT SHEET

Whether you’re planning a trip to Germany or another German-speaking country, you’ve heard an unfamiliar German phrase and want to know what it means, or you just want to get into the spirit for your town’s annual Oktoberfest, knowing some basic German can give you the confidence you need.The first part of this Cheat Sheet includes basic German expressions, questions that let you gather information or ask for help, phrases to use when ordering from a menu, and German numbers and dates.

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If you travel to a German-speaking country and need to know the time or where something is located, or you just want to get some basic information, a few common questions can come in very handy. English German Pronunciation Do you speak English? Sprechen Sie Englisch? shprêH-en zee êng-lish? How are you? Wie geht es Ihnen?
When traveling in a German-speaking area, you need to know numbers for shopping, dining, transportation, and exchanging money. With this list, you can start practicing German numbers. 0 null (nool) 17 siebzehn (zeep-tseyn) 1 eins (ayns) 18 achtzehn (âHt-tseyn) 2 zwei (tsvay) 19 neunzehn (noyn-tseyn) 3 drei (d
If you’re traveling in a German-speaking country and find yourself in an urgent situation, you can get the assistance you need by memorizing these important German phrases. English German Pronunciation Help! Hilfe! hilf-e! Police! Polizei! po-li-tsay! Fire! Feuer! foy-er! Get a doctor! Holen Sie einen Arzt! hohl-en zee ayn-en ârtst!
If you go to a German restaurant, these expressions can come in very handy. Practice them first, so that you can relax and enjoy the dining experience. English German Pronunciation The menu, please. Die Speisekarte bitte. dee shpay-ze kâr-te bi-te. I’d like…. Ich hätte gern…. iH hê-te gern…. I’d like…. Ich möchte gern….
Getting to know the days and months of the German calendar helps you keep track of your travel plans, German holidays, and engagements. Days of the Week in German English German Pronunciaton Monday Montag mohn-tahk Tuesday Dienstag deens-tahk Wednesday Mittwoch mit-voH Thursday Donnerstag don-ers-tahk Frid
Practice these German greetings and expressions, which you’ll use daily when you visit a German-speaking country. With these expressions, you can communicate politely, feel more confident, and travel more comfortably. English German Pronunciation Hello! Hallo! hâ-loh! (informal greeting) Good day! Guten Tag! gooh-ten tahk!
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