Beschreibung

Presenting the core concepts you need to write and speak German correctly
If you have some knowledge of German and want to polish your skills, German Essentials For Dummies focuses on just the core concepts you need to communicate effectively. From conjugating verbs to understanding tenses, this easy-to-follow guide lets you skip the suffering and score high at exam time.
German 101 - get the lowdown on the basics, from expressing dates and times to identifying parts of speech
If you build it - know how to put words in the right order to construct sentences properly
The nitty-gritty - grasp word gender, crack "the four cases," and get personal with pronouns
Express yourself - find out how to grant permission with dürfen, express ability with können, describe likes with mögen, talk about preferences with möchten, and more
What lies ahead - discover how to use the present to express the future and talk about things yet to come with werden
Open the book and find:
A review of numbers, dates, and times
The parts of speech
Important verb distinctions
Tips for asking and answering yes / no questions
How to express the past, present, and future
Ways to spice up your descriptions
Helpful verb charts
Learn:
The basics of German grammar and sentence construction
How to conjugate verbs
To express ideas about past, present, and future

Inhaltsangabe

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

Klappentext

The core concepts you need to write and speak German

Learning a new language is a fun and challenging feat for students at every level. Perfect for those just starting out or returning to German after some time away, German Essentials For Dummies focuses on core concepts taught (and tested on!) in a typical introductory German course. From adjectives and adverbs to understanding tenses and asking questions, you'll skip the suffering and score high marks at exam time with the help of German Essentials For Dummies.

Designed for students (and parents) who want the key concepts and a few examples--without the review, ramp-up, and anecdotal content--German Essentials For Dummies is a perfect solution for exam-cramming, homework help, and reference.
* Focuses on everything from grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciations to verb forms and tenses
* Perfect for a refresher or a quick reference
* Aids you in writing assignments, tests, and conversational German

If you have some knowledge of German and want to polish your skills, German Essentials For Dummies focuses on just the core concepts you need to communicate effectively.