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Learn German for Beginners

An easy and fast way to learn the basics of German language, build your vocabulary and improve your reading and conversation skills

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Introduction

If you want a German language learning book thats effective and has all the essentials that a beginner should learn, then youve found what youre looking for.

This book is divided into two parts. The first half covers the basics of the German grammar. It explains concepts simply and illustrates grammar rules with plenty of examples. Youll also find exercises at the end of each chapter so you can gauge what youve already learned and understood.

Most of the German words introduced in this book are accompanied by a pronunciation guide. This ensures that when you learn a new word, youre also learning how to say it the right way.

The other half of this book contains a collection of words to expand your vocabulary. It also includes everyday expressions so you can start speaking German even when youre just starting to master grammar. These words and expressions are particularly useful if youre planning to travel to German-speaking countries. They will allow you to converse effectively, avoid any miscommunication, and make the most out of your trip.

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The Alphabet and Pronunciation

The German alphabet isnt that different from the alphabet that you know. It contains all the letters the English alphabet does and four additional characters , , , and .

The table that follows shows how each of the German letters are pronounced. Note that a letters pronunciation may be different if its within a German word. Knowing how to say each letter could be handy if you have to spell a word.

Vowels

German vowels can have either a short or long sound. Short sounds are clipped, which means that theyre pronounced shorter than in its English equivalent. The table that follows demonstrates the phonetic scripts or symbols (the English equivalent of a German pronunciation) that represent the different short and long vowel sounds.

Generally, a vowel followed by at least two consonants has a short sound.

• immer i m-er (always)

When a vowel is followed by a single consonant, the sound is generally long.

• Olive oh -l ee v-e (olive)

When a vowel is followed by the letter h , the sound is long.

• Kohl k oh l (cabbage)