The book is organized into thematic chapters that mirror real-life interactions. Instead of starting with complex syntax, the text begins with essential phrases and moves progressively into more nuanced situations such as: Meeting new people and making plans.
For many language learners, German has a reputation. It’s the land of Donaudampfschifffahrtsgesellschaftskapitän (Danube steamship company captain) and grammatical cases that seem to move furniture around mid-sentence. But ask anyone who has hit the "intermediate wall," and they’ll tell you: the real monster isn’t the grammar—it’s the conversation. German Conversation Demystified With Two Audio Cds