Improve your spoken German from home with 101 real-world conversations in simple, everyday German.
Real German people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! This book fixes that. For the first time, you'll learn to speak German in the REAL world, with 101 authentic conversations in simple, spoken German, so you can become confident in the words, phrases and expressions you need to communicate like a local.
You'll be transported into a real-world story that unfolds between six German characters, told by the people themselves in 101 authentic conversations. With over 15,000 words of real German, you'll immerse yourself in a gripping German drama and get an education in natural German in the process.
In this story, two friends, Silke and Julia, arrive in Berlin for what they think will be a relaxing vacation exploring the city. Things, however, take an unexpected turn when they discover some vary valuable paintings in one of Berlin's antique markets . . .
Here's what you'll get:
1. 101 conversations in simple German, so you can learn the real German spoken in the street, understand spoken German with ease, and have German roll off your tongue more fluently;
2. Over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in German, at a level you can understand, so you can learn real spoken German without getting lost or overwhelmed;
3. Real, daily spoken German throughout - it's as if we held up a microphone and recorded the exact words coming out of people's mouths - so you can learn the expressions that real people use on the street (not in textbooks). You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make German-speaking friends more easily;
4. Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you'll prepare yourself to survive realistic German encounters, in shops and cafes, and make meeting people and making arrangements second nature;
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Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR), so you can start to learn from real, spoken conversations, even as a beginner, without having to go through the rollercoaster of difficult conversations with strangers;
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Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words), so you can get that crucial sense of achievement and motivation when you finish each conversation, and say I actually understood all of that!
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Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can get instant translations of any difficult words and focus on reading and enjoying the stories rather than wasting time in a dictionary (eBook & Paperback only);
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Summaries of each conversation which contextualise each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost.
The story is set in Berlin and includes expressions that are typical in neutral German. This way, you'll have plenty to learn, whether you're learning the German spoken in Germany, Austria, Switzerland or any other German-speaking community.
Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Simple German gives you an education in real German that you won't find anywhere else. You'll be better prepared for using German in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap towards fluency in German!
By:
Olly Richards
Imprint: Olly Richards Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 236g
ISBN: 9781914190032
ISBN 10: 1914190033
Series: 101 Conversations
Pages: 238
Publication Date: 26 November 2020
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction; How to Use this Book; The Five-Step Reading Process; Character Profiles; Introduction to the Story; 1. Silke und Julia 2. Die Reise zum Markt 3. Der Antikmarkt 4. Der Laden von Herrn Rudolf Mayer 5. Ein paar sehr besondere Zeichnungen 6. Wie sind sie hierher gekommen? 7. Der Anruf 8. Ein verdachtiger Mann 9. Die Nachrichten 10. Der zweite Diebstahl 11. Silke und Julia sind im Cafe 12. Der nachste Schritt 13. In der Villa von Stephan Steinberg 14. Die Belohnung 15. Der Schlussel 16. Die Untersuchung 17. Die Unterbrechung 18. Stephan und Alexandra 19. Die zweite Sammlung 20. Die Reinigungskraft 21. Die Metallkiste 22. Alois 23. Der Gartner 24. Josef 25. Der erste Verdachtige 26. Die Koeche 27. Die Diskussion 28. Das Kindermadchen 29. Der Wachmann 30. Daniel 31. Die Aufnahmen 32. Die Person von den Aufnahmen 33. Zwei Hute 34. Die Schlussfolgerung 35. Silke und Alexandra Steinberg kommen zuruck 36. Das Versprechen 37. Julia erzahlt Silke, was sie weiss 38. Silke erzahlt Julia, was sie weiss 39. Da ist er schon wieder! 40. Silke und Julia verfolgen den Mann mit Hut 41. Die Gasse 42. Der Kunstbuchladen 43. Auge in Auge mit dem Mann mit Hut 44. Der Club der Historiker 45. Was der der Mann mit Hut auf dem Markt auf dem Markt gemacht hat 46. Was der Mann mit Hut danach gemacht hat 47. Die Verdachtigen 48. Der Mann mit Hut verschwindet 49. Andrea ist auf dem Markt 50. Wieder im Laden von Rudolf Mayer 51. Die Erinnerung 52. Silke und Julia glauben Herrn Rudolf Mayer nicht 53. Im Restaurant 54. Der Plan 55. Wieder im Haus von Familie Steinberg 56. Der Beweis 57. Tranen 58. Das Gestandnis von Alexandra 59. Das Tauschgeschaft 60. Little Nemo 61. Alexandra bereut 62. Die Bitte von Alexandra an Rudolf Mayer 63. Die Verzeihung 64. Die Polizistin 65. Der Anruf 66. Die Versammlung im Park 67. Der Plan mit Kommissarin Wieland 68. Das Verhoer 69. Ein neuer Verdachtiger 70. Auf der Suche nach Joachim Reinhardt 71. Der letzte Aufenthaltsort 72. Die Reise nach Koeln 73. Die Kunstmesse in Koeln 74. Die Verfolgung 75. Joachim Reinhardt 76. Die Geschichte von Joachim 77. Der Anruf, den es nie gegeben hat 78. Der Betrug 79. Die Ruckfahrt 80. Die Flucht 81. Die Verfolgung 82. Die Fahrrader 83. Der Unfall 84. Der Plan 85. Die Ablenkung 86. Die Diskussion 87. Die Waffe! 88. Klaus 89. Die Aktentasche 90. Rudolf Mayer wacht auf 91. Die Polizei nimmt Rudolf Mayer mit 92. Die Ruckkehr der Kunstwerke 93. Die Spende 94. Die Belohnung 95. Die Eroeffnung 96. Das Angebot 97. Das zweite Angebot 98. Die Ansprache von Stephan Steinberg 99. Die Karte 100. Ein besonderer Gast 101. Ein Anruf
Reviews for 101 Conversations in Simple German (CEFR A2-B1)
Olly's language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work! Dr. Barbara Oakley, Bestselling Author of A Mind for Numbers
