Supplements

The Test Book with guidelines for the oral exam:

- contains 3 complete sample tests
- step-by-step training for all parts of the oral exam
- provides information about presentation strategies for the oral exam and tips about grading

What is new?

The pages about written and oral communication were slightly adapted and updated in accordance with the the exam.

The workbook provides:

- Preparation for all exam assignments in 10 thematic chapters
- Systematic training of vocabulary and indepenent vocabulary work
- Step-by-step practice for writing the exam essay
- Support for creating the project portfolio through designated portfolio pages
- Tips and Strategies for problem solving and the exam

What's new?


The pages on Written Communication were adapted to the current evaluation guidelines of the ZfA (as of late 2014) (different assignments: text reproduction, graph analysis, personal statement on a topic).

Some of the chapters in the workbook contain new texts concerning the starred themes and continue to address one or more aspects of Written Communication.

Oral Communication: In the first part (short talk on a given subject and keywords) the keyword with regards to movies and/or literature was added to all keyword clusters on a subject.

Taiye is originally from Eritrea, but now lives in Stuttgart. He wants to work, preferably in the automobile industry. But that's easier said than done. His friends Andi and Rico are trying to help him, and when they visit a job fair together, everything changes - but not for Taiye. 

The title includes:

• An engaging story
• Information about life and the job market in Germany
• Vocabulary exercises
• Extra: cultural information and job search in Germany

This title is intended for Higher Education students. Please be advised that our Higher Education titles may contain mature themes, illustrations, or other content not recommended for K-12 students.  

When Timm Thaler laughs, everyone falls into laughter with him. That is why the mysterious and rich Baron Lefuet wants to buy Timm's wonderful laugh. He proposes a deal to the boy: Sell me your laughter and you will win every bet. Timm signs the contract and can now fulfil all his wishes. But without his laughter he is no longer himself and becomes more and more lonely. Timm wants his laughter back and has a clever plan. Will he succeed?

DEUTSCH LEICHTER LESEN is a new series featuring original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. Reading comprehension will be supported by exercises, word explanations, and a glossary with additional information. 

This series is recommended for K-12 students.

This book is suitable for students at the B1 level.

• Original text shortened and simplified
• Monolingual vocabulary explanations
• Additional information on history, grammar, and listening comprehension tasks with answers
• Reinforcement of reading comprehension through motivating activities 

Treffpunkt D-A-CH (cultural information on Germany, Austria and Switzerland with language variants). Suitable for beginners.

TREFFPUNK DIALOG contains 48 partner activities for targeted communication training on levels A1, A2, B1 and B2. Treffpunkt Dialog promotes oral competency, practices fluent and correct speech with interesting topics relevant to everyday life and trains the confident use of useful phrases.

Detektiv Müller's old friend needs help, as a gang is threatening his Chinese restaurant. Detektiv Müller and Bea Braun immediately leave for Hamburg. What does this gang want and who sent them? Can Detektiv Müller solve the mystery and save his friend's restaurant?

Concept:

• Engaging stories for reading and listening
• Illustrations that helps understanding the text
• Includes vocabulary explanations and annotations with cultural insights
• Numerous comprehension exercises with corresponding solutions
• Audiobook available through Klett Augmented
• Based on the same storyline as the title Hamburg - hin und zurück (ISBN: 978-3-12-606457-6). This adventure featuring Helmut Müller now has a new title: Überfall in Hamburg.

This reader is recommended for K-12 students.

Andi feels lonely and unloved. When he refuses to meet the requirements to join a gang, he feels pressured. But in a new classmate, he finds a true friend who is also marginalized.

EASY READERS (DaF) features original texts in an abridged and simplified version to accommodate learners of German. 

This series is recommended for students at the A2 level.