The ultimate German guide for travel, business, and more! Whether you're traveling, taking a class, or meeting with clients, this pocket guide is packed with everything you'll need to speak, write, and understand basic German. Featuring hundreds of commonly used phrases, The Everything German Phrase Book and Dictionary provides you with the words you'll need in any setting. You'll be able to order dinner, talk on the phone, read street signs and train schedules, and shop with confidence. Organized by subject and situation, this handy guide includes information on: Making introductions - Reading a menu and ordering a meal or a drink - Negotiating a bargain - Speaking to a doctor or emergency professional - Asking for directions With German-English and English-German dictionaries and helpful pronunciation guides, you'll be able to find the right words when you need them. Tuck this guide into your carry-on bag, and you'll be ready for anything! Edward Swick, MA, has been teaching languages for more than thirty years. He holds master's degrees in German, Russian, and English, and was a Fulbright scholar at the University of Hamburg. He is the author of several German, Russian, and ESL textbooks and wrote the bestselling Everything Learning German Book. He lives in Chicago, IL.