Travel expert Gretchen Strauch has designed this German language class just for travelers — with exactly what you need to know for practical, smooth travels in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. You'll learn how to pronounce German words, master some key phrases every traveler should know, and better understand how language is tied to culture.

Planning a trip to Europe? You’ll find lots of free travel information at https://www.ricksteves.com. And for more help hurdling the language barrier, pick up a copy of the Rick Steves German Phrase Book & Dictionary at https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/g....

You can also check out our other language talks:
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French for Travelers:    • Beginning French for Travelers with T...  
Spanish for Travelers:    • Beginning Spanish for Travelers with ...  

Recorded on March 3, 2018 • Rick Steves' Europe Travel Center

Written and Presented by Gretchen Strauch
Produced by Cameron Hewitt
Filmed and Edited by Zen Wolfang
Graphics by Heather Locke and Rhonda Pelikan

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