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Conversational German Dialogues: Over 100 German Conversations and Short Stories
Is conversational German turning a little too tricky for you? Do you have no idea how to order a meal or book a room at a hotel?
If your answer to any of the previous questions was ‘Yes’, then this book is for you!
If there’s even been something tougher than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it’s finding the way to speak with other people in that tongue. Any student knows this – we can try our best at practicing, but you always want to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly.
"How do I get out of this situation?" many students ask themselves, to no avail, but no answer is forthcoming.
Until now.
We have compiled MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED conversational German stories for beginners along with their translations, allowing new German speakers to have the necessary tools to begin studying how to set a meeting, rent a car or tell a doctor that they don’t feel well. We’re not wasting time here with conversations that don’t go if you want to know how to solve problems (while learning a ton of German along the way, obviously), this book is for you!
How Conversational German Dialogues
We want you to feel comfortable while learning the tongue; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles!
So look no further! Pick up your copy of Conversational German Dialogues and start learning German right now!
If your answer to any of the previous questions was ‘Yes’, then this book is for you!
If there’s even been something tougher than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it’s finding the way to speak with other people in that tongue. Any student knows this – we can try our best at practicing, but you always want to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly.
"How do I get out of this situation?" many students ask themselves, to no avail, but no answer is forthcoming.
Until now.
We have compiled MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED conversational German stories for beginners along with their translations, allowing new German speakers to have the necessary tools to begin studying how to set a meeting, rent a car or tell a doctor that they don’t feel well. We’re not wasting time here with conversations that don’t go if you want to know how to solve problems (while learning a ton of German along the way, obviously), this book is for you!
How Conversational German Dialogues
We want you to feel comfortable while learning the tongue; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles!
So look no further! Pick up your copy of Conversational German Dialogues and start learning German right now!
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254 pages, Paperback
Published April 28, 2019
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September 17, 2020
If you intend to learn German on your own this is probably one of the best audiobooks you can get. It will boost your listening and writing comprehension and also your vocabulary. I find the situations presented and expressions utilized very useful. It comes with a handy PDF with every chapter written in german AND english, which is delightful.
It's even useful if you are coming from a third language but you have a good english level (in my case my native tongue is spanish) so for me it's clearly five stars. I've been trying several ways to learn on german on my own and this is the one I would recommend. You will need at least an A2 level, although with a B1 I think you'd make the most of it. It's probably a good purchase if your level is B2 as well.
The worst part is that it's narrated but just two people, a boy and a girl. For some chapters they both interact with each other, but in others the same voice plays more than one character, which can hinder following the conversation.
It's even useful if you are coming from a third language but you have a good english level (in my case my native tongue is spanish) so for me it's clearly five stars. I've been trying several ways to learn on german on my own and this is the one I would recommend. You will need at least an A2 level, although with a B1 I think you'd make the most of it. It's probably a good purchase if your level is B2 as well.
The worst part is that it's narrated but just two people, a boy and a girl. For some chapters they both interact with each other, but in others the same voice plays more than one character, which can hinder following the conversation.
November 7, 2019
I love languages and German is very complicated. I still am really able to glean a lot of additional information from this book although I know when learning a language it is important to hear it. Though I took German a few years back, I only know a few words so far but this book is a great help.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 29, 2020
Great book for familiarizing yourself with conversational German.
November 27, 2021
The best way to learn a foreign language (aside from having the will and desire) is to have materials that aren't boring. I didn't achieve fluency by watching "Die Simpsons," but I still use the German version of my favorite cartoon to keep my Deutsch limber, since I enjoy watching it in my free time, be the episodes in English or German.
"Conversational German Dialogues," which includes over one-hundred German-language conversations and their English translations, does an excellent job of keeping the banter between native German speakers both engaging and amusing. People argue, they accuse, they complain. And more importantly, they make sure to do it on a large enough range of subjects that you not only bolster your general sentence comprehension, but get your "Wortschatz"/vocab widened on a range of subjects. Everything from sanitation (very important in Germany, where recycling is a religion) to trips to the doctor's office is covered.
Basic language programs usually focus on tourist-centric conversations, with questions like "How much is..." and "Where is..." and while that stuff is obviously important to know if you want to navigate life in a foreign land, it gives you only the most cursory and limited options when trying to engage someone in their mother tongue. "Conversational German Dialogues" is a slightly more versatile tool to add to the toolkit, well worth adding to your library if you plan to actually talk to Germans, in Germany at some point in the future.
This one worked well enough for me solo, as a supplement to all of my other German exercises, but is probably ideal for two people, or for an entire classroom, as those who have little experience actually speaking German will not get any help with their pronunciation from the book. But "Lingo Mastery" has enough supplementary online resources to go with this book that address things like diacritics and stresses that it hardly matters. This one's a keeper, and worth revisiting after you read it cover to cover. Highest recommendation.
"Conversational German Dialogues," which includes over one-hundred German-language conversations and their English translations, does an excellent job of keeping the banter between native German speakers both engaging and amusing. People argue, they accuse, they complain. And more importantly, they make sure to do it on a large enough range of subjects that you not only bolster your general sentence comprehension, but get your "Wortschatz"/vocab widened on a range of subjects. Everything from sanitation (very important in Germany, where recycling is a religion) to trips to the doctor's office is covered.
Basic language programs usually focus on tourist-centric conversations, with questions like "How much is..." and "Where is..." and while that stuff is obviously important to know if you want to navigate life in a foreign land, it gives you only the most cursory and limited options when trying to engage someone in their mother tongue. "Conversational German Dialogues" is a slightly more versatile tool to add to the toolkit, well worth adding to your library if you plan to actually talk to Germans, in Germany at some point in the future.
This one worked well enough for me solo, as a supplement to all of my other German exercises, but is probably ideal for two people, or for an entire classroom, as those who have little experience actually speaking German will not get any help with their pronunciation from the book. But "Lingo Mastery" has enough supplementary online resources to go with this book that address things like diacritics and stresses that it hardly matters. This one's a keeper, and worth revisiting after you read it cover to cover. Highest recommendation.
October 16, 2019
I have already reviewed the books of a similar title by this company for French, Italian, and Spanish. Unfortunately, this book had the same types of errors and issues that the other books have. First, the English sections have so many mistakes that I would be leery of using the German sections for fear that they would be filled with the same. Here are a few examples of some very awkward English that no native speaker would say. “You find the best pieces in the beginning when nobody snagged them yet” and “Then I would rather prefer, you keep on watching TV.”
Some topics are ones you would expect from a book aimed mostly at travelers and language students, like how to order food or ask directions. But other topics actually seem quite bizarre for a casual visitor to Germany, like a clothing exchange party and discussing animals of Australia. Neither would be an everyday or even common occurrence.
The book uses some unusual and incorrect capitalization in the German sections. The format of the eBook makes it not suitable for beginners or near beginners to learn from (even if the German translations are okay) as it is tricky to flip between the English and German versions of the dialogue for every line. I think it would be better to have the translated lines right next to each other, perhaps one bolded and one italicized, for easier assimilation and comparison. I took German in college, but I have forgotten most of it, so I found it frustrating to flip between the English and German sections for each dialogue sentence. I certainly do not remember enough of the language to say if the German translations are truly good or bad. It would be helpful to have at least an intermediate understanding of German to know if these are accurate dialogues and phrases that would actually be used in conversation with native German speakers.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
Some topics are ones you would expect from a book aimed mostly at travelers and language students, like how to order food or ask directions. But other topics actually seem quite bizarre for a casual visitor to Germany, like a clothing exchange party and discussing animals of Australia. Neither would be an everyday or even common occurrence.
The book uses some unusual and incorrect capitalization in the German sections. The format of the eBook makes it not suitable for beginners or near beginners to learn from (even if the German translations are okay) as it is tricky to flip between the English and German versions of the dialogue for every line. I think it would be better to have the translated lines right next to each other, perhaps one bolded and one italicized, for easier assimilation and comparison. I took German in college, but I have forgotten most of it, so I found it frustrating to flip between the English and German sections for each dialogue sentence. I certainly do not remember enough of the language to say if the German translations are truly good or bad. It would be helpful to have at least an intermediate understanding of German to know if these are accurate dialogues and phrases that would actually be used in conversation with native German speakers.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
May 3, 2019
‘Hallo, hier ist die Notrufzentrale.’ ‘Hello, this is the emergency call center.’
Lingo Mastery has embarked on a new mission – to make German more accessible to a wider population. In the Introductory Note the goal is stated well: ‘So you want to learn German?...In this book we will present you with a series of typical situations with which you could find yourself when you want to learn new words, or when you have to deal with situations that may arise and that may put you in trouble. What this books can offer you are a variety of vocabulary that can come in handy in different situations of everyday life and others that you could meet traveling, going shopping or just when you want to enjoy a good ice cream…So what should you do to improve your learning with Conversational German Dialogues? - Role play these conversations, Look up words you don’t understand, Make your own conversations, and Don’t be afraid to look for more conversations once you’ve finished reading this book.’
After their success teaching Spanish, French, and Italian, now they turn to teaching German! And it works. The technique is to expand vocabulary and practical conversational topics as presented first in German and then in English. Some topics included are Birthday Present, Hotel Complaints, Looking for an Education, At the Cashier, At the Hospital, Buying a Car and so much more. Practical situations and how to communicate like a pro. And so it proceeds with one of the more accessible adjuncts to mastering the Italian vocabulary in a manner that places words in context and thus – easy to remember!
The technique is solid and the lessons well taught. This is a very fine introduction to German dialogues that may arise when you visit Germany, appropriate for all age levels, and a book much needed at this time in our national status!
Lingo Mastery has embarked on a new mission – to make German more accessible to a wider population. In the Introductory Note the goal is stated well: ‘So you want to learn German?...In this book we will present you with a series of typical situations with which you could find yourself when you want to learn new words, or when you have to deal with situations that may arise and that may put you in trouble. What this books can offer you are a variety of vocabulary that can come in handy in different situations of everyday life and others that you could meet traveling, going shopping or just when you want to enjoy a good ice cream…So what should you do to improve your learning with Conversational German Dialogues? - Role play these conversations, Look up words you don’t understand, Make your own conversations, and Don’t be afraid to look for more conversations once you’ve finished reading this book.’
After their success teaching Spanish, French, and Italian, now they turn to teaching German! And it works. The technique is to expand vocabulary and practical conversational topics as presented first in German and then in English. Some topics included are Birthday Present, Hotel Complaints, Looking for an Education, At the Cashier, At the Hospital, Buying a Car and so much more. Practical situations and how to communicate like a pro. And so it proceeds with one of the more accessible adjuncts to mastering the Italian vocabulary in a manner that places words in context and thus – easy to remember!
The technique is solid and the lessons well taught. This is a very fine introduction to German dialogues that may arise when you visit Germany, appropriate for all age levels, and a book much needed at this time in our national status!
October 21, 2019
A good collection of sample conversations for learners of German, perfect for practising dialogues on almost any typical day-to-day situation.
A dialogue is never good for self-study, really, but for two students to come together or as a source for German teachers it is a great collection.
Personally, I am teaching German and fully intend to use the book with my students to show typical dialogues in different situations.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A dialogue is never good for self-study, really, but for two students to come together or as a source for German teachers it is a great collection.
Personally, I am teaching German and fully intend to use the book with my students to show typical dialogues in different situations.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 31, 2022
Interesting and fun!
May 4, 2019
During my college days about 45 years I had Sociology as my major for which I’d received my BA and for my minor I wound up taking German. Back in those days my oral comprehension had been excellent [I’d received an A], reading comprehension had been a B+ with my writing being somewhat lower. It is the oral capabilities which is the most important that one needs to communicate to others in German.
While my oral comprehension of spoken German going from German to English after all of these years is still relatively quite decent after all of these years; these days I’ve got problems trying to formulate what I’d like to say in German. The reason I’m mentioning this is that my dear OH and I might be traveling to Europe this summer with the possibility of spending a day or two in either Germany or Austria.
Having previously won a copy of 2000 Most Common German words, when I saw that this copy was available, I didn’t hesitate to purchase a copy. With my vocabulary increasing as I read and re-read the book I’d had won I now needed and wanted to increase my verbal communication skills in actually speaking German.
While the 100+ plus short conversations might by many seem to be trite and somewhat superficial, does serve its designed purpose of increasing an individual’s knowledge of spoken German by formulating sentences from the vocabulary they’ve acquired and how they’re can ultimately use their vocabulary in many commonplace situations. By providing an alternating format of the German conversation followed immediately by the English translation, readers and immediately see the relationship between the two. By clicking on a specific conversation in the Table of Contents readers are afforded the ability of jumping around the entire job.
For giving readers the ability to formulate sentences from the vocabulary they’ve acquired in German, I’ve given this book 5 STARS.
While my oral comprehension of spoken German going from German to English after all of these years is still relatively quite decent after all of these years; these days I’ve got problems trying to formulate what I’d like to say in German. The reason I’m mentioning this is that my dear OH and I might be traveling to Europe this summer with the possibility of spending a day or two in either Germany or Austria.
Having previously won a copy of 2000 Most Common German words, when I saw that this copy was available, I didn’t hesitate to purchase a copy. With my vocabulary increasing as I read and re-read the book I’d had won I now needed and wanted to increase my verbal communication skills in actually speaking German.
While the 100+ plus short conversations might by many seem to be trite and somewhat superficial, does serve its designed purpose of increasing an individual’s knowledge of spoken German by formulating sentences from the vocabulary they’ve acquired and how they’re can ultimately use their vocabulary in many commonplace situations. By providing an alternating format of the German conversation followed immediately by the English translation, readers and immediately see the relationship between the two. By clicking on a specific conversation in the Table of Contents readers are afforded the ability of jumping around the entire job.
For giving readers the ability to formulate sentences from the vocabulary they’ve acquired in German, I’ve given this book 5 STARS.
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