It is possible to travel in Germany without speaking a word of German, but just a few phrases go a long way in making friends, inviting service with a smile, and ensuring a rich and rewarding travel experience - you could discover a hidden Berlin bar, find the best new fashion boutiques, or be able to buy last minute tickets to the opera. * Essential phrases to meet all your travel needs * How to get local recommendations * Easy-to-use pronunciation guides * Expert tips to boost your confidence Lonely Planet gets you to the heart of a place. Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each and every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Gunter Muehl, Birgit Jordan, and Mario Kaiser.