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Karen T
Karen T asked in Society & CultureLanguages · 1 decade ago

How to learn German?

I am planning a trip to Germany in a few months and need to learn the basic language. However, during my search I've found that there are simply too many tools to choose from and I don't have any idea which ones are truly worth the time and money.

If you have personally been in this situation and was able to find a tool (book, CD, online learning website, etc) that made learning the language easy (and as a bonus fun since my kids will need to learn it also), please share the name of the book / CD / online learning system, etc. I would also greatly appreciate it if you would include a statement as to why you felt it was a great learning tool and why you would recommend it over any others.

I am a frugal person and would prefer systems that aren't too costly, but would review any and all recommendations.

Thank you in advance for your response.

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  • Karen
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    I'm currently listening to "Learn German as You Drive." I got it on amazon for about $15. So far, I've been learning some German, but the other way that helps is by practicing with my dad and friend. Make SURE you practice and listen to the CDs with your kids a little each day.

    I also bought "The Pocket Guide to German." (I'll find the ISBN in a few minutes.) I bought it used.

    This is helpful, and I plan on taking a class sometime in the near future. The only time the introductory class is offered is during the day, which is a problem because I'm student teaching.

    Good luck!

    EDIT: The ISBN number is 1-85828-610-7

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Listen to the music and learn the words. Try Wir Sind Helden or Rammstein. Here are some places online where you can try their music:

    Rammstein:

    Sonne - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_JaPdqd5Aw

    Mutter - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rHX9UvZ__o

    Wir Sind Helden:

    Guten Tag - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPmBjwjVYz0&mode=re...

    Echolot - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vvyfkFIqd4

    Search for lyrics online and translate them using good translator sites. My favourites are:

    http://dict.leo.org/

    http://dict.cc/

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    take a german class....duh!

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