Supplements

So geht's zum DSD I (A2/B1) - Workbook + Test Book

- For the Deutsche Sprachdiplom by the Kultusministerkonferenz, Level 1
- Thematic chapters provide step-by-step preparation for all exam sections
- Intensive writing and vocabulary training
- Extra chapter "Oral Communication"
- A sample test to simulate the written 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.

The Teacher's Manual for the workbook contains:

- Tips for working with the worbook
- audio tracks for the workbook
- Answer key for the exercises inn the workbook and transcripts of audio texts
- Printable templates for use in the classroom

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.

Teacher's Manual for the Test Book

- offers detailed discussion of the Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD II)
- provides tips for exam preparation in the classroom, working with the sample tests and guidelines for the oral exam
- discusses working with the examples (videos) for the oral exam
- contains answer key to assignments in the test book, transcripts of audio texts and examples for oral exam, as well as printable templates for use in the classroom

In this gripping crime story for beginner adult learners of the German language, police attempt to solve something terrible that happens at the Schützenfest in Seebruck. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this text includes online resources, comprehension exercises and answer keys.

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.  

In this gripping crime story for beginner adult learners of the German language, the search begins for a missing person at the Reichstag building in Berlin. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this online reader (12-month license) includes comprehension exercises and answer keys.

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.  

In this gripping crime story for novice adult learners of the German language, a journalist is last person to see the missing trumpet player from St. Michael's Church in Hamburg. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this online reader (12-month license) includes comprehension exercises and answer keys.

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.  

In this gripping crime story for beginner to intermediate adult learners of the German language, a journalist writing about construction sites in the Ruhrgebiet notices odd things happening to him. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this online reader (12-month license) includes comprehension exercises and answer keys.

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.  

In this gripping crime story for beginner to intermediate adult learners of the German language, a woman is suspiciously followed in Heidelberg. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this online reader (12-month license) includes comprehension exercises and answer keys.

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.  

In this gripping crime story for beginner to intermediate adult learners of the German language, a man discovers the answer to suspicious activities in the Geißler Museum in the Runde Ecke. With additional information about the local culture, regional highlights, and authentic maps, this online reader (12-month license) includes comprehension exercises and answer keys.

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.  

This teacher's manual accompanies the readings of the Deutsch³ collection and provides ideas and prompts for differentiated reading instruction with diverse classes and work groups.

It includes:

• Guidance and tips for developing reading competence in diverse classes and work groups
• Summary of content, themes, and characters of each reading
• Prompts for classroom activities with the readings
• Ideas for projects
• Printable templates