‘If you want to get to grips with any of the [European] languages, Routledge’s Colloquial series is the best place you could start.’ – Rough Guide to Europe Specially written by experienced teachers for self-study or class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken German. No prior knowledge of the language is required. What makes this new edition of Colloquial German your best choice in personal language learning? Interactive – lots of exercises for regular practice. Clear – concise grammar notes. Practical – useful vocabulary and pronunciation guide. Complete – including answer key and reference section. By the end of this rewarding course you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in German in a broad range of everyday situations. Two sixty-minute CDs or MP3 files are available to complement the book. Recorded by native speakers, they are an invaluable component of the Colloquial German course. They reinforce the material from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.