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An Essential Guide to German Language Learning
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Learn German with ease! Whatever plans you may have for your future, with knowledge of the German language, you can create infinite possibilities. Learning German means acquiring skills to improve your professional and personal life.
During each chapter of this audiobook, you will be guided and receive illustrated examples followed by practical exercises. If you want to learn German from scratch or just improve your German for travel, work, or enjoyment, German: An Essential Guide to German Language Learning has you covered!
Just some of the questions and topics covered in this audiobook:
- Pronunciation
- Learning the German alphabet
- The basics
- Pronouns
- Sentence construction
- German verbs
- Time and date
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- German on the road
- Most common words
- And much more!
Learning to understand and speak German is fun and far easier than you might think. With this audiobook, you will quickly make sense of this magnificent language.
Get the audiobook now so you can learn German with ease!
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Review By a Fan
- By Margaret on 09-25-16
By: John McWhorter
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The Prodigal Tongue
- The Love-Hate Relationship Between American and British English
- By: Lynne Murphy
- Narrated by: Pam Ward
- Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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"If Shakespeare were alive today, he'd sound like an American." "English accents are the sexiest." "Americans have ruined the English language." "Technology means everyone will have to speak the same English." Such claims about the English language are often repeated but rarely examined. Professor Lynne Murphy is on the linguistic front line. In The Prodigal Tongue she explores the fiction and reality of the special relationship between British and American English.
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2 out of 5 stars
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TOO MUCH BITTERNESS
- By Tina on 08-27-20
By: Lynne Murphy
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The Art of Language Invention
- From Horse-Lords to Dark Elves, the Words Behind World-Building
- By: David J. Peterson
- Narrated by: David J. Peterson
- Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 101
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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From master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction for sci-fi and fantasy fans, writers, game creators, and language lovers. Peterson offers a captivating overview of language creation, covering its history from Tolkien's creations and Klingon to today's thriving global community of conlangers.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great resource, but not conducive to audiobook
- By Ashley T. on 04-18-16
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How to Speak and Write Correctly
- By: Joseph Devlin
- Narrated by: Shawn Grisden
- Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 43
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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This book has no pretension about it whatever -- it is neither a Manual of Rhetoric, expatiating on the dogmas of style, nor a Grammar full of arbitrary rules and exceptions. It is merely an effort to help ordinary, everyday people to express themselves in ordinary, everyday language, in a proper manner.
By: Joseph Devlin
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Words and Rules
- The Ingredients of Language
- By: Steven Pinker
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 165
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 141
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First published in 2000, Words and Rules remains one of Pinker's most provocative and accessible books, illuminating the fascinating relationship between the brain, the mind, and how language makes us humans.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing how much irregular verbs can teach.
- By Tristan on 04-10-16
By: Steven Pinker
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Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue
- The Untold History of English
- By: John McWhorter
- Narrated by: John McWhorter
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4,024
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,400
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Story4 out of 5 stars 3,376
A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar. Why do we say "I am reading a catalog" instead of "I read a catalog"? Why do we say "do" at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics and more, Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue distills hundreds of years of fascinating lore into one lively history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great for casual linguists
- By Bertie on 01-11-10
By: John McWhorter
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How to Say It: Words That Make a Difference
- By: Allison Friederichs Atkison, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Allison Friederichs Atkison
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,521
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,301
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,281
Words. We use them all the time, every day, mostly without giving them much thought at all. We take for granted that they’re here at our disposal whenever we need them. But if you’ve ever wished you could communicate more effectively, words are the place to start. It’s incumbent upon you to choose the best words to accomplish your goals, because how you choose to communicate influences—well, everything! The power of communication shapes our professional goals, our relationships, and our lives—so the words we choose to use carry a great deal of power.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Meh. Glad I didn't pay for it.
- By Paula on 07-23-22
By: Allison Friederichs Atkison, and others
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How to Release Anxiety
- By: Gabrielle Bernstein
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Bernstein
- Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 909
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 790
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 781
It’s not just you. Stress levels are at an all-time high—so much so that a recently convened panel of medical experts in the US has recommended that all adults under the age of 65 be screened for anxiety. In How to Release Anxiety, Gabby Bernstein offers simple, actionable steps for feeling better, living with more ease, and showing up for those around us. Gabby’s unusual advice: Rather than manage your anxiety, what if you befriended it? Gabby posits that what we befriend, we can ultimately be at ease with. So she invites us to get curious.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not my thing, but one good point
- By Scott on 10-22-22
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Manifest Now
- By: Idil Ahmed
- Narrated by: Idil Ahmed
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,510
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,115
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,099
Manifest Now provides a step-by-step guide with tools, techniques, and proven strategies to raise your frequency and create the reality you want. This audiobook is designed to guide you through the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of manifesting and creating all that your heart desires. You'll learn how to start removing mental and emotional blocks so you can rediscover that manifesting is your natural birthright. You'll feel more confident, reconnected, and powerful as you listen.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This is my first review of 2 years subscribed!
- By Rodrigo on 02-22-19
By: Idil Ahmed
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30 Covert Emotional Manipulation Tactics: How Manipulators Take Control in Personal Relationships
- By: Adelyn Birch
- Narrated by: Kitty Hendrix
- Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 554
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 469
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 462
Identifying covert emotional manipulation is tricky. You sense something is wrong, but you can't quite put your finger on the problem. This powerful book will reveal to you if manipulation is at play in your relationships. It will open your eyes. You will learn 30 tactics manipulators use to get what they want. You will also learn to spot the warning signs within yourself that expose covert manipulation is taking place, even if you can't identify the specific tactics being used.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This book can change your life!
- By Cat O. on 04-04-18
By: Adelyn Birch
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Mind Mapping
- Improve Memory, Concentration, Communication, Organization, Creativity, and Time Management
- By: Kam Knight
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 5 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 830
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 776
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Story5 out of 5 stars 773
This is a comprehensive guide to learning about a wonderful technique called mind maps. Mind maps are an amazing organizational and creativity tool that can improve memory, concentration, communication, organization, creativity, and time management.
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4 out of 5 stars
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make sure to practice
- By Meryem on 04-24-17
By: Kam Knight
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How to Write Best-Selling Fiction
- By: James Scott Bell, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: James Scott Bell
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 837
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 694
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Story5 out of 5 stars 681
Most people think the way to write a best seller is to have a lot of talent and even more luck. As you will learn, there is a recipe for success, and luck may be the least important ingredient in creating a best seller. No one has cracked the code better than James Scott Bell. A best-selling author himself, and the author of the number-one best seller for writers, Plot & Structure, Mr. Bell has been teaching the principles of best-selling fiction for over 20 years, principles that apply to any genre or style.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I'm a writer and this course is to blame.
- By accentrique on 07-22-19
By: James Scott Bell, and others
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There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather
- A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge)
- By: Linda Åkeson McGurk
- Narrated by: Ann Richardson
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 887
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 765
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 758
Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this lively, insightful memoir about a mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great concept, interesting writing.
- By Kate on 11-03-17
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Easy Spanish Step-by-Step
- By: Barbara Bregstein
- Narrated by: Rachel Story
- Length: 37 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 19
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Story4 out of 5 stars 19
Easy Spanish Step-by-Step is designed in such a way that each section builds upon the last to help your brain progressively create lasting and meaningful connections to each new word and grammar concept. Simply by listening and speaking out loud with us, you will naturally progress, step-by-step, toward Spanish communication and fluency.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best so far . . .
- By Medusa in Akron on 07-20-21
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English Grammar Boot Camp
- By: Anne Curzan, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Anne Curzan
- Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,600
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,406
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,383
Grammar! For many of us, the word triggers memories of finger-wagging schoolteachers, and of wrestling with the ambiguous and complicated rules of using formal language. But what is grammar? In fact, it's the integral basis of how we speak and write. As such, a refined awareness of grammar opens a world of possibilities for both your pleasure in the English language and your skill in using it, in both speech and the written word.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Spectacular
- By Quaker on 09-24-16
By: Anne Curzan, and others
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- endures jacob
- 05-01-18
I’m happy with it
I found it perfect! It's simple and you can make associations with the pictures. I live in Brazil and it's really hard to find good books to learn German and even Japanese. But this book is a treasure, every student need to have one!
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- Larry zhang
- 04-28-18
joyfull
What a joy! I studied German from this book fifty years ago purely out of linguistic curiosity. It was entertaining, easy to follow, funny, useful, friendly, and all such wonderful things
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- Lemmy
- 04-29-18
self study book
This is a great self-study book for beginners and I recommend this book to all English-speakers
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- Gavin
- 05-01-18
It's easy to follow and understand
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It's easy to follow and understand, and it's actually a lot of fun. It provides explanations, exercises, and illustrations that help reinforce the lessons. I'm happy that I selected this book, and I highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in learning German.
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- riya
- 04-28-18
helpful intro
If you want to improve your basic literacy of the German language, this is a great book. In order to supplement the information provided, I've also been listening to audio recordings so that I can practice speaking in German and become familiar with hearing people converse in that language.
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- Phil Muniz
- 04-28-18
very comprehensive
It begins with the German alphabet and moves in an organized manner to phrases and terms one would need to use on a trip to a German speaking country: how to book a hotel, how to ask for directions, and so on.
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- jyothi
- 04-28-18
great reference book
It is a really pratical guide for use the german. The first part are common phrases to use in various situation, and the second part are about grammar. The approach to the german's grammatic is direct and I find it really a good summary of this language. I've found as a good book to have near to find information fast, but you should't use only it, but a great reference book
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- Silver love
- 04-30-18
Fabulous!
This really gives you a realistic introduction to learning the language. I love how easy it is to follow along with. I am super happy that I bought this!
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- manoz
- 04-29-18
favourite guide
I have many books that I've learned from over the years and this one has to be the my favorite of them all.
Definitely learned the most from this book to begin with..It makes this book very enjoyable to follow along.
I've actually purchased this book twice
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- shabrish
- 04-29-18
simultaneous
it is a good chance to study both languages simultaneously. He openly recommends this books to all those interested in German.
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