--- product_id: 13668427 title: "The Berlitz Self-Teacher -- German: A Unique Home-Study Method Developed by the Famous Berlitz Schools of Language" price: "AED 107" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/13668427-the-berlitz-self-teacher-german-a-unique-home-study-method store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # The Berlitz Self-Teacher -- German: A Unique Home-Study Method Developed by the Famous Berlitz Schools of Language **Price:** AED 107 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Berlitz Self-Teacher -- German: A Unique Home-Study Method Developed by the Famous Berlitz Schools of Language - **How much does it cost?** AED 107 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/13668427-the-berlitz-self-teacher-german-a-unique-home-study-method) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Berlitz Self-Teacher - German: A Unique Home-Study Method Developed by the Famous Berlitz Schools of Language: 9780399513220: Berlitz Editors, Berlitz Editors: Books Review: The Best for What it Does - About 20 years ago, I was stationed with the Army at Redstone Arsenal, AL, and was issued orders to go to Germany. Not wanting to show up there a total ignoramus (like the man said, "When in Rome..."), so I bought this book and devoured it. When I showed up at my duty station in Heilbronn, I was able to get by pretty well, and after another couple weeks, I found my accent getting better. The German phonetic pronunciations are very good, and I was able to be understood by Schwabians and Ostfriesians alike. After I was there a few weeks, I was required to enroll in the Army's German Headstart program, a one-week class to learn common German phrases, such as asking traffic directions and how to order from a German menu. There was not one question I did not know the answer to, and when called upon, I was able to answer intuitively. The teacher asked me how I learned German so well, and I told her that I had been studying the Berlitz Self-Teacher for a couple months. She remarked that she had run across many soldiers who learned to speak conversational German by studying this excellent book. What makes the Berlitz Self-Teacher the best primer for learning German I ever had is that it is methodical and deals with everyday conversation. It was never meant to be a fully comprehensive volume on the German language or a grammar guide, but it is the best springboard I know for launching one into the language, and I've used at least a dozen similar books. It's one alleged drawback is that it teaches many antiquated words and phrases, but that is also its charm: I had no problem being understood by older or educated people. (Do people make the complaint about Hemingway that its English is 50 years out of vogue, or is he recognized still as the great wordsmith and scribe that he was?) Further, the Berlitz method gives you enough basic vocabulary to understand the language and once you get halfway through it, the rest will come to you by assimilating words and phrases you are now able to understand from being among the people, watching TV (or, "Telewision" or "Tee Wee" as some Germans call it) or reading the newspapers. I also like that it teaches in the formal ("Sie") rather than the familiar ("Du") sense. It made a very nice impression on my girlfriend's parents, that I had learned all the social niceties, and was more respectful than most German youth my own age. Some of today's German phrase and "learn German in 15 minutes a day" type traveller's books dispense too readily with the formal, which I think is a big mistake, particularly for American speakers. It is bad enough that too many misinformed Europeans think of us as "ugly Americans," that is, informal and ill-mannered, but we don't need our language instruction to aid in this disinformation campaign! Starting with this book is both a good icebreaker for getting acquainted with the good-natured German and for staying out of hot water with the occasional more stuffy Germans, who haven't any sense of humor. From my experience, and from the experiences of friends and acquaintances, I've found that the best way to warm up to the Germans is to show respect for their language, by putting forth an honest attempt to communicate in it. This book is the best place to begin because it is well-mannered and polite. Review: Very useful resource - Even though, I agree with a number of the 1, 2 and 3 star reviews, This is a good resource. A lot of the German language rules are mentioned in this book. Yes, some of the letters on the small print are hard to read (but, you'll figure them out), and yes, the book is "outdated" in some areas, not a lot of areas. When I received my book, I saw that it was recently printed. The Berlitz family sold the company and the buyers kept the name, and for good reason. Berlitz has been around for a long time. Very well known. Whatever German language learning materials you use, add this book to the collection. Very useful resource. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #136,713 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in German Language Instruction (Books) #17 in Translation Reference #775 in Education Theory (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (154) | | Dimensions | 5.12 x 0.79 x 8.03 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0399513221 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0399513220 | | Item Weight | 8.8 ounces | | Language | English | | Part of series | Berlitz Self-Teachers | | Print length | 300 pages | | Publication date | March 6, 1987 | | Publisher | Tarcher | ## Images ![The Berlitz Self-Teacher -- German: A Unique Home-Study Method Developed by the Famous Berlitz Schools of Language - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ouqZgbk0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best for What it Does *by I***P on November 28, 2004* About 20 years ago, I was stationed with the Army at Redstone Arsenal, AL, and was issued orders to go to Germany. Not wanting to show up there a total ignoramus (like the man said, "When in Rome..."), so I bought this book and devoured it. When I showed up at my duty station in Heilbronn, I was able to get by pretty well, and after another couple weeks, I found my accent getting better. The German phonetic pronunciations are very good, and I was able to be understood by Schwabians and Ostfriesians alike. After I was there a few weeks, I was required to enroll in the Army's German Headstart program, a one-week class to learn common German phrases, such as asking traffic directions and how to order from a German menu. There was not one question I did not know the answer to, and when called upon, I was able to answer intuitively. The teacher asked me how I learned German so well, and I told her that I had been studying the Berlitz Self-Teacher for a couple months. She remarked that she had run across many soldiers who learned to speak conversational German by studying this excellent book. What makes the Berlitz Self-Teacher the best primer for learning German I ever had is that it is methodical and deals with everyday conversation. It was never meant to be a fully comprehensive volume on the German language or a grammar guide, but it is the best springboard I know for launching one into the language, and I've used at least a dozen similar books. It's one alleged drawback is that it teaches many antiquated words and phrases, but that is also its charm: I had no problem being understood by older or educated people. (Do people make the complaint about Hemingway that its English is 50 years out of vogue, or is he recognized still as the great wordsmith and scribe that he was?) Further, the Berlitz method gives you enough basic vocabulary to understand the language and once you get halfway through it, the rest will come to you by assimilating words and phrases you are now able to understand from being among the people, watching TV (or, "Telewision" or "Tee Wee" as some Germans call it) or reading the newspapers. I also like that it teaches in the formal ("Sie") rather than the familiar ("Du") sense. It made a very nice impression on my girlfriend's parents, that I had learned all the social niceties, and was more respectful than most German youth my own age. Some of today's German phrase and "learn German in 15 minutes a day" type traveller's books dispense too readily with the formal, which I think is a big mistake, particularly for American speakers. It is bad enough that too many misinformed Europeans think of us as "ugly Americans," that is, informal and ill-mannered, but we don't need our language instruction to aid in this disinformation campaign! Starting with this book is both a good icebreaker for getting acquainted with the good-natured German and for staying out of hot water with the occasional more stuffy Germans, who haven't any sense of humor. From my experience, and from the experiences of friends and acquaintances, I've found that the best way to warm up to the Germans is to show respect for their language, by putting forth an honest attempt to communicate in it. This book is the best place to begin because it is well-mannered and polite. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very useful resource *by R***Y on January 25, 2026* Even though, I agree with a number of the 1, 2 and 3 star reviews, This is a good resource. A lot of the German language rules are mentioned in this book. Yes, some of the letters on the small print are hard to read (but, you'll figure them out), and yes, the book is "outdated" in some areas, not a lot of areas. When I received my book, I saw that it was recently printed. The Berlitz family sold the company and the buyers kept the name, and for good reason. Berlitz has been around for a long time. Very well known. Whatever German language learning materials you use, add this book to the collection. Very useful resource. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Es ist gut! *by S***Y on December 29, 2025* Its easy to read, has verbal pronunciation in writing, and its clear and helpful overall ## Frequently Bought Together - The Berlitz Self-Teacher -- German: A Unique Home-Study Method Developed by the Famous Berlitz Schools of Language - The Berlitz Self-Teacher -- French: A Unique Home-Study Method Developed by the Famous Berlitz Schools of Language - The Berlitz Self-Teacher -- Spanish: A Unique Home-Study Method Developed by the Famous Berlitz Schools of Language --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/13668427-the-berlitz-self-teacher-german-a-unique-home-study-method](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/13668427-the-berlitz-self-teacher-german-a-unique-home-study-method) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*