German For Beginners Author:Charles Duff German for Beginners is a complete step by step course for the absolute beginner and an excellent review for adults who have studeied the language and now desirte to improve their knowledge. — With the very first lesson, the reader begins to use German in practical situations; he will quickly learn to apply his exapnding vocabulary to travel and... more » business, household affairs, sports and recreation, conversation, and letter-writing. The readings start with simple antecdotes and go on to selected passages from German literature. Literal translations and notes accompany the selections.