{"product_id":"german-phrases-for-dummies-isbn-9780764595530","title":"German Phrases For Dummies","description":"Hundreds of useful phrases at your fingertips\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Speak German - instantly!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Traveling to Germany but don't know German? Taking German at school but need to kick up your conversation skills? Don't worry! This handy little phrasebook will have you speaking German in no time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Discover how to:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet directions, shop, and eat out\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTalk numbers, dates, time, and money\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChat about family and work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscuss sports and the weather\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeal with problems and emergencies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: I Say It How? Speaking German 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe German You Know 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFriendly allies (perfect cognates) 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKissing cousins (near cognates) 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFalse friends 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLenders and borrowers 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMouthing Off: Basic Pronunciation 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePronouncing vowels 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePronouncing umlauts 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePronouncing diphthongs 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePronouncing consonants 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying a new letter: ß 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePronouncing combinations of consonants 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Popular Expressions 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Grammar on a Diet: Just the Basics 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Types of Words 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNouns 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjectives 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerbs 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdverbs 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out Simple Sentence Construction 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArranging words in the right order 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndependent clauses: Putting the verb in second place 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDependent clauses: Pushing the verb to the end 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForming questions 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Tenses: Present, Past, and Future 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the present 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about the past: Using the perfect tense 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting about the past: Using simple past tense 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about the future 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Funky: Reflexive and Separable Verbs 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight back at you: Reflexive verbs 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when to separate your verbs 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting the Language in the Right Case 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNominative case 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccusative case 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDative case 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenitive case 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy all these cases matter 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Formal or Informal 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Numerical Gumbo: Counting of All Kinds 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1, 2, 3: Cardinal Numbers 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First, Second, Third, and So On 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling Time 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling time the “old-fashioned” way: From 1 to 12 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the 24-hour routine: 0 to 24 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimes of the day 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonday, Tuesday: Weekdays 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Calendar and Dates 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovering the units of the calendar 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe basic names of the months 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing events in specific months 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming specific times in the months 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping track of dates 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoney, Money, Money 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging currency 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeading to the ATM 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Making New Friends and Enjoying Small Talk 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHello! Greetings and Introductions 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying hello and good-bye 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking “How are you?” 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplying to “How are you?” 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing yourself and others 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo Where Are You From? 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking people where they come from 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding nationalities 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Languages Do You Speak? 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Yourself 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing your work 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving out your address and phone number 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Your Family 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about the Weather 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Enjoying a Drink and a Snack (or Meal!) 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs It Time to Eat Yet? 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the Table 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Out to a Restaurant 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing places to eat 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking reservations 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArriving and being seated 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciphering the menu 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing your order 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplying to “How did you like the food?” 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Check 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Shop ’til You Drop 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeading Out on the Town 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting around the store 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowsing with style 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting assistance 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping politely 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping for Clothes 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor me German 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrying it on 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHitting the Markets 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding what you need 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for amounts 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying the Bill 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Making Leisure a Top Priority 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out What You Want to Do 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the movies 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the museum 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing down the (opera) house 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Was the Show? Talking about Entertainment 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to a Party 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Hobbies and Interests 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Sports 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Outdoors 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting out and going 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThings to see along the way 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the mountains 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the country 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the sea 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: When You Gotta Work 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhoning Made Simple 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for your party 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the connection 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving messages 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying good-bye 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Appointments 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending a Letter, Fax, or E-Mail 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending a letter or postcard 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSending a fax or an e-mail 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Around at the Office 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering your desk and supplies 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElsewhere in the office 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Getting Around: Transportation 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the Move: Types of Transportation 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the airport 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the train station 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatching the bus 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a taxi 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenting a car 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Passports, Visas, and Customs 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour passport and visa 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing through immigration 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing through customs 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for Help with Directions 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Here and There 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking “How Do I Get There?” 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing a Position or Location 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Right, Left, North, South, East, and West 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting on the Move 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDriving Around in German 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Finding a Place to Lay Your Weary Head 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoping Out a Hotel 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReserving Rooms 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking In: Names, Addresses, and Room Numbers 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow long are you staying? 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilling out the registration form 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the key game 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking about amenities and facilities 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out and Paying the Bill 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for your bill 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParting shots at the hotel 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Dealing with Emergencies 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for Help with Accidents 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShouting for help 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting a problem 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for English-speaking help 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the Doctor or Hospital 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing what ails you 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnnouncing any special conditions 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting an examination 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying parts of the body 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the diagnosis 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting treatment 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to the Police 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing what was stolen 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswering questions from the police 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting your rights abroad 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Ten Favorite German Expressions 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlles klar! 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeht in Ordnung 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKein Problem 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuten Appetit! 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeine Sorgen möchte ich haben! 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDas darf doch wohl nicht wahr sein! 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMir reicht’s! 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWie schön! 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGenau 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStimmt’s? 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Like a Local 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDas ist ja toll! 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRuf mich an! \/ Rufen Sie mich an! 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWas ist los? 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeine Ahnung 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGehen wir! 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNicht zu fassen! 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDu hast Recht! \/ Sie haben Recht! 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuf keinen Fall! 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNicht schlecht! 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDas ist mir (völlig) egal 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 195\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaulina Christensen, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAnne Fox\u003c\/b\u003e are veteran language teachers.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuick \u0026amp; easy approach gives you language fundamentals up front\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWords to Know section lets you find the right words fast\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePronunciation key lets you talk the talk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHundreds of useful phrases at your fingertips\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpeak German – instantly!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraveling to Germany but don't know German? 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