Fodor's German for Travelers (Phrase Book) (Fodor's Languages for Travelers) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Series: Fodor's Languages for Travelers | Publication Date: April 15, 1997

From the Most Respected Names in Travel and Language Instruction


Fodor's German for Travelers makes it easy to speak and understand German, even if you've never studied it before. And it's all backed by the experience of Fodor's, the most trusted name in travel, and Living Language, publishers of best-selling language courses for more than half a century.


•2,200 words and phrases

•A 1,600-word two-way dictionary


•Speak German right away -- Just read straight from the book. Accurate, easy to use phonetics help you speak like a native.

•Find what you need right away -- Words and phrases are grouped by topic.

•Handle every situation -- You'll find all the words and phrases you need for every part of your trip, from arrival to departure.

•Travel Smart -- Fodor's correspondents share their know-how throughout.

Editorial Reviews

Language Notes

Text: English, German

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From the Most Respected Names in Travel and Language Instruction

Fodor's German for Travelers makes it easy to speak and understand German, even if you've never studied it before. And it's all backed by the experience of Fodor's, the most trusted name in travel, and Living Language, publishers of best-selling language courses for more than half a century.

•2,200 words and phrases

•A 1,600-word two-way dictionary

•Speak German right away -- Just read straight from the book. Accurate, easy to use phonetics help you speak like a native.

•Find what you need right away -- Words and phrases are grouped by topic.

•Handle every situation -- You'll find all the words and phrases you need for every part of your trip, from arrival to departure.

•Travel Smart -- Fodor's correspondents share their know-how throughout.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Living Language (April 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679034137
• ISBN-13: 978-0679034131
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,142,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars good for please and thankyou, September 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fodor's German for Travelers (Book & Cassette) (Audio Cassette)

I bought these tapes before going to Germany, and found them useful in asking questions, such as, "Do you have a room available", but the only problem is that they don't really brief you on responces...understanding what people would answer back was quite confusing.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, February 2, 2001

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This review is from: Fodor's German for Travelers (Phrase Book) (Fodor's Languages for Travelers) (Paperback)

This phrasebook should see you through most encounters you are likely to have as a tourist in the German speaking world. Easy to follow and well laid out, it certainly helped me through a recent trip to Germany. Apart from a minor misunderstanding with a Stuttgart hotel clerk whom I mysteriously told "I am not normally flaccid" in response to a routine credit card inquiry, I coped marvellously.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for travelers, March 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Fodor's German for Travelers (Book & Cassette) (Audio Cassette)

My native German friend was my personal translator but since I knew I'd be on my own half the time, I wanted to have a grasp of essential German words and expressions. I asked around for a good German program for travelers and a coworker recommended this program which didn't disappoint! The audio was great for helping me with pronunciation. What I learned in the "finding your way" section came in very handy when I was lost and needed to ask for directions back to my friend's place. The phrasebook also came in very handy especially when it came to dining out by myself. I knew I didn't want "hasenpfeffer" (spicy rabbit stew) or "eisbein" (pickled pig's knuckle)!