Learn simple German faster than you can say gesundheit

With this fun visual guide, just follow the illustrated prompts and read the English words out loud. Soon you'll be speaking simple German words and phrases well enough to be understood by most native speakers. Try asking someone their name: Vee Highs An Zee? Or tell them to be patient: Get Dual Dig.

The simple icons are easy to follow and this pocket-sized guide is easy to carry with you. It will give you the basic words and phrases you need to get around while traveling, whether asking directions, ordering food at a restaurant, or shopping. But most of all, it's just plain fun

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