German (Linguaphone PDQ S.)

Buckby, Michael

ISBN 10: 074730842X ISBN 13: 9780747308423

Publisher: Linguaphone Institute Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

Ideal for beginners to the German language, our popular PDQ course will have you speaking, writing and understanding basic German in no time!Fun and easy-to-use, it focuses on developing everyday essential German phrases using native speakers. You'll learn German quickly with our CDs and coursebook packed full of exercises and tests. They'll help you develop the correct pronunciation and authentic accent, as well as helping you learn over 500 new German words. Perfect for preparing for your next holiday or business trip to Germany, this beginner course offers a great introduction to the German language.

About this title

From the Publisher

PDQ - the first step towards fluency
Linguaphone aims to provide a solution for every language requirement, The PDQ range of language courses is designed specifically to bridge the gap between our full language courses and the requirements of the traveller or holiday maker.

PDQ is the perfect course for the person who wishes to take the first steps towards speaking a new language or would like to learn all the language needed for travelling and holidays abroad.

Contents

Audio Recordings: PDQ covers a wide range of every day situations and uses native speakers to deliver an active vocabulary of over 500 words. Lessons are bilingual, which means that it is possible to complete a PDQ course by simply listening to the recordings. Lessons on CD allow the student to instantly access different parts of the PDQ course.

Course Book: PDQ contains a full-colour 64 page programme guide. Packed full of pictures and illustrations it helps give a feel of the country and set the scene for language learning. In addition the course book reinforces the language learnt in the audio recordings as well as teaching reading and writing skills, which will be extremely useful when abroad.

Synopsis

Designed with busy people in mind, PDQ is an effective way to learn essential and practical German. Native speakers take the listener to Germany to learn the essential German he or she needs to get by. Topics covered include: meeting people for the first time; asking a question; ordering food and drink; starting a conversation; getting to know someone; talking about your family and friends; finding your way around and asking directions; talking about your home and where you live; hiring a car; and sightseeing. The recordings are bilingual so the learner can study simply by listening to the lessons. The book offers helpful backup and extra practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Linguaphone Institute Ltd
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 074730842X
• ISBN 13: 9780747308423
• Binding: Audio CD
• Language: English