Learn German in a Hurry: Grasp the Basics of German Schnell! [Paperback]

Edward Swick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2007 | Series: In a Hurry

Bratwurst and Oktoberfest are just the beginning! Interest in Germany's rich food, history, and culture has led a wave of travel in the country since the end of WWII. "Learn German in a Hurry" is the perfect pocket language primer for a student travelling abroad, a professional on a business trip, or someone who wants to converse with her German-speaking Granddad! Complete with introductions to verbs, grammar, phrases, and plenty of vocabulary to get readers through, this is an ideal language survival guide.

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About the Author

Edward Swick has been teaching languages for more than thirty years. He holds master's degrees in German, Russian, and English, and was a Fulbright scholar at the University of Hamburg. He lives in Chicago.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598695495
• ISBN-13: 978-1598695496
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #590,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #20 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > German
  • #35 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Reference > Foreign Languages > Instruction > German

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, but schnell?, September 26, 2008

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I've got mixed feelings about this one. On the one hand, there were some tips that did help me on my first trip to Germany for business. On the other hand, don't fall for the promise in the title. I guess there's no harm in a little puffery. Just don't expect to really have a grasp of the basics of the language by reading this book. So, if you are just looking for a book to open the door to the language a crack and possibly help with reading signs, this might be a good choice. If you want more, then keep looking...schnell!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pocket size primer - just what it says it is, March 18, 2008

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This is a book for those who want to take one step further than a phrase book, and learn something about the basics of the German language. It provides the basic grammer rules, some useful phrases, and some basic vocabulary. I got it because it's the size of a thin paperback, and I wanted to develop an understanding of the language. I'm pleased with it, and if you're starting from scratch and want a book to travel with you, you can't beat it for being compact, useful, and at a good price point.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TOLL!, September 2, 2008

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GREAT IN BETWEEN BOOK BETWEEN A PHRASEBOOK AND A LANGUAGE COURSE, IT'S THE ABRIDGED VERSION OF THE EVERYTHING LEARNING GERMAN BOOK, HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!