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Gain the confidence to strike up a conversation in German!
Speaking a new language can be intimidating. This popular guide will give you the confidence to start and engage in conversations in German. Extensive streaming audio recordings let you hear German as it is spoken by native speakers. The book is organized around 12 units covering specific, real-world conversational situations. Each unit provides helpful instruction on correct pronunciation, grammar, syntax, and word usage. And each section includes a series of exercises to give you extra practice using new concepts. You'll find all the guidance you need to construct personalized conversations and achieve a confidence speaking style.
Practice Makes Perfect: German Conversation features:
.Streaming audio recordings of all dialogues in the book
.Engaging dialogues of practical conversational situations
.Realistic example phrases and sentences you can use
.Extensive exercises to help you hone your speaking skills
.An answer key for reference and quick feedback
.Everything you need to talk more like a native speaker
List of contents
Introduction
1 Greetings and introductionsConversation:
In der Hauptstraße (On Main Street)
Conversation:
An der Ecke (On the corner)
2 FamilyConversation:
Die Geburtstagsfeier (The birthday party)
3 Asking questionsConversation:
Was machst du? (What are you doing?)
Conversation:
Die Geschäftsreise (The business trip)
4 Around the cityConversation:
Am Hauptbahnhof (At the main railroad station)
Conversation:
Der Briefträger (The mail carrier)
5 Dining outConversation:
Zumschwarzen Adler (The Black Eagle Restaurant)
6 SchoolConversation:
An der Bushaltestelle (At the bus stop)
7 EntertainmentConversation:
Der Urlaubist vorbei (Vacation is over)
Conversation:
Am Abend (In the evening)
8 ShoppingConversation:
Im Einkaufszentrum (At the mall)
Conversation:
Im Turnstudio (At the fitness club)
9 TravelConversation:
Die Ferienreise (The vacation trip)
Conversation:
In der Großstadt (In the big city)
10 On the jobConversation:
Auf der Arbeit (At work)
Conversation:
Der Arbeitslose (The unemployed man)
11 Sports and hobbiesConversation:
Spielen wir Karten! (Let's play cards!)
Conversation:
Mein Hobby (My hobby)
Answer key
McGraw-Hill's Language Lab app:
Flashcards: 26 setsAudio: 19 conversationsAudio: Answers to 52 exercises
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