German for Beginners
eBook - ePub

German for Beginners

Practical Learning with SynapseLingo

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

German for Beginners

Practical Learning with SynapseLingo

About this book

E-book includes audio access and learning software via link.

This e-book is your clear entry point into German—designed specifically for English-speaking beginners. You'll start with the most important sounds and correct pronunciation, then learn step by step the key words, phrases, and short dialogues you need for daily life, travel, family, and basic work situations. Each unit follows a simple, confidence-building pattern: a short explanation in English, a compact vocabulary list (with gender and useful notes), a sample dialogue, pronunciation tips, mini-exercises, and a quick review to consolidate what you've learned.

German grammar is explained in a friendly, practical way—without unnecessary jargon. You'll cover word order, questions, personal pronouns, the most useful verb tenses (present and perfect), modal verbs, and the beginner-friendly view of cases (nominative and accusative), all supported by memorable cues and plenty of examples. Culture notes help you use German naturally and respectfully in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Perfect for self-learners at levels A1–A2, the book gives you clear learning goals, study-time tips, checklists, and small quizzes at the end of each chapter to keep you motivated. Highlights draw attention to German words and phrases so you recognize them faster in context. Whether you're traveling, connecting with German speakers, preparing for studies, or simply curious about the language, this guide takes you from zero to your first real conversations—structured, motivating, and hands-on.

SynapseLingo stands for a learning-smart approach: small steps, frequent review (spaced practice), and language you can use immediately in everyday situations. This e-book was developed with AI-assisted tools and subsequently editorially reviewed to ensure the highest learning quality.

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright
  3. Lesson 1: Have to haben: German Verb Comedy Drill
  4. Lesson 2: To Be = sein: English–German Quickcast
  5. Lesson 3: Go = gehen: English to German Laugh-&-Learn
  6. Lesson 4: Learn can können: Funny German A1 Mini-Podcast
  7. Lesson 5: Make to machen: Funny German Verb Workout
  8. Lesson 6: I had = ich hatte: Master German past ‘haben’ fast
  9. Lesson 7: German (Deutsch) Past Tense: I was — Ich war
  10. Lesson 8: German Past Tense: I went — Ich ging
  11. Lesson 9: I made — Ich machte: Fun German Past Tense with machen
  12. Lesson 10: I will have — ich werde haben: Master the German Future with haben
  13. Lesson 11: English–German Futur I: I will be — ich werde sein (and more)
  14. Lesson 12: I will go — ich werde gehen: German Futur I Made Easy
  15. Lesson 13: I will do = ich werde machen: Learn German Future Tense with machen
  16. Lesson 14: German Travel Essentials: 'Is there ...?' Gibt es ...? & 'I would like ...' Ich hätte gerne ...
  17. Lesson 15: Is there ...? in German: Learn Gibt es ...? Fast
  18. Lesson 16: May I ...? in German — Darf ich ...? for Polite Permission
  19. Lesson 17: I need ... → Ich brauche ...: Learn German (Deutsch) Fast
  20. Lesson 18: Where is ...? Learn Wo ist ...? in German — Travel Phrases Fast
  21. Lesson 19: Learn German Fast: What is ...? = Was ist ...?
  22. Lesson 20: How much is ...? Learn Was kostet ...? — German Shopping Essential
  23. Lesson 21: I would like ... in German — Ich hätte gerne ...
  24. Lesson 22: Can you ... ? vs Kannst du ... ? — Learn German Modal Verbs Fast
  25. Lesson 23: Can you ... ? vs Können Sie ... ?: Polite German Requests
  26. About the Author
  27. Stay in Touch