This audiolingual course has been designed to assist United States government representatives who require a command of spoken German. The course is intended to prepare a solid foundation for comprehensive language skills, providing systematically for the development of reading proficiency based on oral-aural skills. Each of the units in this volume contains the following materials: basic sentences, numbers, notes on pronunciation, notes on grammar, variation drill, translation drill, conversation practice, situations, and a vocabulary "finder" list. The method of instruction incorporates guided imitation, repetition, memorization, pattern practice, and conservation. (RL)