Collins Gem German Phrasebook & Dictionary

I have never spoken German; so I bought this book shortly before my trip to Germany. Using the book, I asked our restaurant servers a couple of questions from words I pieced together from the book. The dictionary was very helpful. I was able to communicate what I needed. In one case, my usage from the book was good enough that the server thought I could speak German and asked a question in German! For a brief visit, this book is an excellent resource.

Very helpful while traveling but one key phrase that it is missing: do you speak English?Would have given it 5 stars if it had had that phrase!

Product was exactly as describede

What I liked most: portable, concise and ease of use!! Everything a person would need on a first time visit to Germany.

It is so tinny , that I have a real problem to read it. It is about three inches by three inches. SAD.

a peeve with phrasebooks has always been that it can be hard to find what you are looking for. Using it on kindle makes it a breeze because you just search for what you want.

A good refresher. I have read all the phrases and went back several times for use of words in phases.

I originally bought this in 1993.. it was so useful to me traveling in Germany that I’m purchasing the updated version for an upcoming visit. I speak a little German, but not fluently and the gaps are frustrating if you’re in the country side! Back then, there were no smartphones or translator “apps”.. but here is what I’ve found recently.. I don’t have cell service in most foreign countries and don’t purchase a separate SIM card, I just use wi-fi when available...so having a good “old fashioned “ phrase book gets me a reliable fall back for communication. Also, having clients that use the translation apps.. I can attest to actually terrible most of them are! I’m so glad this is still available!

Small and tiny German - English travel book that can fit in the palm of my hand.Very complete.Might need some reading glasses yo use it.

Excelente

Good quality book go for it.

Easy to use with clear explanations.

Parfait pour moi qui ne parle pas du tout allemand et qui dois m'y rendre pour le travail. J'ai acheté le même pour le français il y a 20 ans et je l'utilise toujours.