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German is a member of the Germanic languages and being spoken in Germany, Austria and Switzerland,
today it has 120 million native speakers. Our first written examples are from the 8th century when
the Song of Heldebrand was written. In the field of literature and philosophy, it contributed
such giants as Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Wittgeinstein, Goethe, Heine, Thomas Mann etc.
With this product, you will not just learn to speak German, but you will also
learn the necessary skills to be on your way to fluency. The system is made
up of two programs on two CD-ROMs, German for Beginners and
Everyday German.
German for Beginners was engineered for the effortless absorption of
language fundamentals, focusing on sounds, tones, phonics, alphabets and
the basic vocabulary used in everyday conversations. It builds your
knowledge of the fundamentals through lessons that gradually increase in difficulty. Before you
know it, you are speaking German.
Everyday German, the second part of the series, is intended to provide you with
maximum exposure to the German language. It allows for full immersion and increases your
working vocabulary by presenting in a wide range of coversational situations. Unlike in German for Beginners
, you are encouraged to select the lessons that best suit your needs. It as
simple as point, click, and listen.
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