Easy German Step-by-Step, Second Edition

Book excerpt: Get the skills you need to begin communicating in German quickly and easily! Communicating in a new language can be intimidating. This accessible guide will give you the tools and confidence to understand and converse in German with confidence. Based on the idea that the quickest route to learning a language is through a solid foundation in the basics, Easy German Step-by-Step presents a successful building block approach to mastering German, with important concepts linked together by clear explanations, appropriate exercises, and helpful answers. The first steps introduce you to the everyday expressions of the language, allowing you to communicate in a variety of everyday situations almost immediately. Gradually, a series of interconnected steps takes you from simple to more challenging concepts at your own pace. After working through these exercises, you'll have a better grasp of the language and the skills to handle German with confidence. New for this second edition, the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app streams accompanying audio recordings to help you improve your German pronunciation and fluency. Easy German Step-by-Step, Second Edition features: Easy-to-grasp descriptions of essential rules and concepts Key verbs and hundreds of key terms introduced on the basis of frequency Numerous exercises that give you valuable practice Audio recordings of exercise answers throughout the book, streamed via the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app (web and mobile)