German Phrase Book for Beginners
Language Lessons and Simple Phrases for Travelers
German Phrase Book for Beginners
Description
If Hallo, mein Name ist...is not enough for your travels, then keep reading…
Do you love to be social and an explorer of new cultures and languages?
Do you have friends, business or other interests in Europe?
Knowing that German is the most widely spoken language in Europe makes it easy to choose which European language you want to add to your skill set.
You might have already tried learning your first words.
Unfortunately, most of the times you don´t get further than…
Hello, my name is…
I am from…
I am... years old.
Especially if you have been traveling for a while, you know these three sentences become boring after the 20th conversation.
You want to be able to talk to people about things that matter to you.
You want to build friendships that are based on more than a couple of beers and a non verbal thumbs up for the traditional German Sauerbraten (Roast Beef Stew) or their Schnitzel.
Besides your social life, mastering German can also be an occupational advancement and get you closer to your career goals.
Keep in mind, Germany is the #1 export nation in the world. How great would it be to combine travel and work?
The Japanese already discovered the business opportunity years ago. 68% of their students study German at school.
Even if you are not interested in any kind of business advantages, there are still infinite reasons why German should get a place in your head and your heart.
The language is known for its variety of words. Playing around with German words, phrases and idioms can become a fun game and quickly turns into its own craft.
No wonder 1 in 10 books are published in German. Unfortunately only a small percentage is translated into other languages.
In “German Phrase Book For Beginners”, you´ll discover:
- How to use words and sentences like a native
- The right topics for real-life conversations that go much further than “Hello, my name is…“
- How to avoid miscommunication and feel confident with the right pronunciation
- How to explore the German kitchen and let your taste buds do the rest of the talking
- How to level up through a learning method based on interesting input instead of a boring “study the textbook“ strategy
- How to plan your first date with a German and know what time and location to be at
- The everyday vocabulary you can use from the moment you wake up until you go to bed
- How to solve money and health related emergencies
And much more.
You love the idea of building German friendships on your travels.
Yet, you are scared of diving into the complexity of noun cases, endless verb conjunctions, umlauts and grammar rules.
Let me tell you something. German is much easier than it seems on first sight.
German and English have the same Germanic roots and therefore, as a native English speaker you have an advantage before you even started practicing.
Sharing the same alphabet and many similar vocabularies will help you to build a profound language foundation in less than three months.
If you want to travel more and worry less, enjoy the advantages of knowing the German basics.
Scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button to discover Europe's most spoken language.
Shipping & Processing
Processing times
- In stock: Items marked “In Stock” are on our shelves. We pick, pack and ship them within 1–2 business days.
- In stock with our supplier: Items not marked “In Stock” are held by one of our Australian or overseas suppliers. We order them in for you and they usually dispatch within 2–5 business days (3–5 for some suppliers). The estimate next to the price is for this item.
- Special orders: Some supplier items, such as specialist and imported items, titles awaiting reprint and print-on-demand titles, take longer to arrive. If your order includes one, we’ll update you as soon as we hear from our supplier.
- Supplier delays: Occasionally a supplier is delayed, or their stock information turns out to be inaccurate. We’ll keep your order open for up to 60 days. If an item hasn’t shipped or isn’t on its way to us by then, we’ll cancel that item and refund it.
How accurate is availability?
Availability is based on the stock levels our suppliers tell us they hold, and we update it regularly. If a supplier issue affects your order, we’ll let you know with an updated estimate.
Delivery
- As soon as your order ships you’ll get an email with tracking.
- Australia Post usually delivers within 2–10 business days of shipping (around 4 in metro areas and around 6 in regional areas).
- If your order has more than one item, we hold the in-stock items until everything is ready, so we can ship your whole order together in one parcel.
- Shipping cost: Free on orders over $100 within Australia, otherwise $9.95 flat rate per order however many items you buy. Free shipping applies to Australian addresses only; delivery to New Zealand is $14.95 per order.
- Check your address: If an order goes to an incorrect address you gave us, or isn’t collected and Australia Post returns it to us, you’ll need to pay the postage to send it again.
Cancellations
Need to change or cancel an order? Contact us as soon as possible at contact@bookloop.com.au or through our contact page.
- Within 30 minutes: You can change or cancel your order for a full refund within 30 minutes of placing it.
- After 30 minutes: Your order is already being processed, so it can no longer be changed or cancelled. If we can accept a late cancellation, we may offer store credit instead of a refund.
- Items in transit: Once an item is on its way, either from our supplier to us or from us to you, it can’t be cancelled. If you no longer want it once it arrives, you can return it as a change of mind, with return postage at your cost. See Returns.
- Separate orders can’t be combined once they’ve been placed, and adding or swapping items can change the delivery estimate.
- Supplier delays: Occasionally a supplier is delayed, or their stock information turns out to be inaccurate. We’ll keep your order open for up to 60 days. If an item hasn’t shipped or isn’t on its way to us by then, we’ll cancel that item and refund it.
Faulty or damaged items are always covered. See Returns.
Returns
Damaged or incorrect items (within 30 days)
If an item arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 30 days of delivery. We may ask for a photo, and if we need the item back we’ll send a prepaid return label, so it costs you nothing. You’ll receive a replacement or refund, as guaranteed under the Australian Consumer Law.
Change of mind (within 30 days)
We offer a refund or store credit for change of mind within 30 days of purchase when:
- you have your proof of purchase;
- the item is unused and in its original condition and packaging;
- it isn’t a sale item, special order, custom item or gift voucher.
You pay the postage to return change-of-mind items. Change-of-mind returns aren’t available for print-on-demand titles or bulk orders with special pricing.
Returned to sender
If an order is sent to an incorrect address you gave us, or isn’t collected and Australia Post returns it to us, you’ll need to pay the postage to send it again.