German Without the Fuss

Want to brush up on your German, but you're traumatized by the memory of your grammar-obsessed high school teacher? Planning a trip to Germany, Switzerland, or Austria but don't have the time, patience, or money for a 15-week course? Well, you're in luck.German Without the Fusswill teach you the everyday German spoken on the streets of Berlin and Vienna-and you won't have to cram down long lists of verb conjugations. 15 simple lessons do all the right things to help you learn fast: Nontraditional teaching methods help you understand, speak, and soon think in German without obsessing over details. Funny, convincing dialogues let you speak naturally and stay motivated. Practical, up-to-date vocabulary and slang keep you from sounding like a textbook. Lifestyle, popular-culture, and history notes make you feel like an insider from the start. Smart activities give you plenty of opportunity to practice. A simple, straightforward approach to grammar teaches what's really useful without nit-picking and technical jargon. German Without the Fusswill fill your free moments with fun and do wonders for your German in a matter of weeks! You'll also find references for German Internet sites, movies, and music; an extensive glossary; a grammar summary; and maps of Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein.Viel Spaß und gute Reise! Practice for a flawless accent with the one-hour audio CD-contains dialogues, spoken by native speakers!Schier, Helga is the author of 'German Without the Fuss', published 2004 under ISBN 9781400020836 and ISBN 1400020832.