If you find learning German daunting, Teach Yourself Beginner"s German is just what the language teacher ordered. This friendly and practical course introduces German without overwhelming you. Throughout the course, each lesson is explained in simple English, with hints to make learning German as painless as possible. By the end of the course, even if you are the most reluctant language learner, you will be able to communicate in a wide range of real-life and classroom situations. Includes special features such as: A section on pronunciation A vocabulary list A glossary of grammar terms German language and cultural information Lively dialogues and exercises