This fast-track German course for beginners provides a thorough grounding in German grammar and everyday phrases, using up-to-date German and building up the reader"s knowledge in simple stages. A lively and colourful adventure story is woven into the text to make learning fun and readers can practise the skills they have learned with puzzles and tests. Grammar points are introduced and explained clearly and simply, with learning tips, a pronunciation guide, and an German/English word list.