German for Dummies

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Summary: German for Dummies
Review: As an American that has been living in Germany for two years and has taken months and months of German classes, I've got to say that no matter how much German you study it is a bit difficult when you come to Germany as many of the areas speak in dialect versus the "Hoch Deutsch" that many books and teachers teach. I say take in as much as you can and don't give up! Tschuesle!

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Summary: A useful guide
Review: I am taking a German class at the Goethe Institute and was a little disappointed by the materials, which seem rather unorganized. This book is well organized, lays it out clearly and is a useful guide. I have read the other reviews, which are pretty negative, and, quite frankly, I just don't get it. This is a good book.

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Summary: Could be Much Better
Review: I have generally found language books of this nature to be disappointing but before heading to Vienna, I took a gamble that this book/text may be better. I was once again left unimpressed. Although I can see its potential, the book tries to be too many things all at once and it would be nigh impossible to gain any real benefit, let alone language ability, out of it. Although I have not studied German since, I recently spotted "Ultimate Living German" which looked very good so I may try it once again.

Even if you want to study only a little German before embarking on a holiday, I am sure there must be better books than German for Dummies. It will only make you confused, frustrated and out of pocket. For those who want to study German seriously, then this is definitely not for you (even for the beginner).

Viel Glueck!

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Summary: uh what?!
Review: If you're a beginner at learning german,like me, you will find this book totally useless. You never even really learn the alphabet,let alone phrases. The cd is of little help because it starts right off with phrases before you can even learn the vocabulary! It tries to teach you the vocabulary, but how do you pronouce it when the book provides little help? It left me feeling frustrated, scratching my head, and trying, without prevail, to figure out what it meant.

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Summary: Good If You Use It Right !!!
Review: This book is great for someone who is dedicated to learning german. A lot of people say that it is to hard and that they are a beginner, well all of those people who think it is hard can go ... Because I learned the basics from a mini sized Berlitz frase book. And it took about two or three weeks to fully understand numbers 0 - 1,000 and basic frases. German for Dummies has some good quick frases in the front - Konnen sie bitter langsamer sprechen, translation, Could you talk more slowly. This book is fine for the average beginner who wants to learn german... Auf Wiedersehen.