Supplements

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.

In these fantastic stories, the well-known lying baron Munchausen tells his evening guests about his travels on land and water. He survives harsh storms on the water, freezing winter nights and dangerous fights against wild animals. He is the brave hero in every critical situation. He ties his horse to a church tower, shows his riding skills to a distinguished group of ladies, jumps his horse through a moving carriage and even manages to land on the moon. But his greatest achievement is convincing his friends of the truth of his stories.

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 A1-A2 levels.

Kolja's is new at school. It's difficult because he does not know anybody yet. He really wishes he could be could be part of Pia and Robbie's group of friends, and then something unexpected happens...

This series is recommended for K-12 students.

Pia and Nadja were really looking forward to meeting the new exchange student from Japan. When all the guys at school seem to be crazy about her, Pia and Nadja are annoyed. How can they become friends?

This series is recommended for K-12 students.

Maja is originally from Iran, but she now lives and studies in Vienna. At the university, she meets Julia and they quickly become friends. But then Julia's bike disappears. Is Maja involved? There's also Sven. He lives next door, and Maja really likes him.

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.  

On a summer night, a raft carrying a stranger brushes the shore of Lake Geneva. The stranger is a displaced person from Russia to Switzerland, with only one wish: to return home. However, during the year 1918, amidst the war, it is not a simple task.

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 B1+ level.

Roma, Julia's boyfriend, has died. The word "suicide" crosses everyone's mind, everyone except Julia. That's why she makes a promise to her boyfriend: "They won't get away with this. They'll pay for this!" And she faces everyone who stands in her way alone.

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 B1 level.

The Oktoberfest is in full swing and the police department in Munich is puzzled. Over and over again, visitors are being robbed. Detektiv Müller investigates and sets a trap. Will his plan work and can he catch the thieves?

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 Oktoberfest (ISBN: 978-3-12-606469-9). This adventure featuring Helmut Müller now has a new title: Oktoberfest kriminell.

This reader is recommended for K-12 students.

Surrounded by loved ones and yet feeling alone: Paul has a whole house to himself, but he misses his parents, who are always traveling and don't realize that Paul needs them. A touching but also provocative story about the question of whether the much-vaunted "modern life" has to be at odds with "parents and concern for their children".

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 B1 level.

Sergio wants to do an internship at a local car repair shop. Unfortunately, he does not leave a very good impression with the owner of the shop, and his classmate Anna receives the position instead. Sergio is disappointed. What can he do to get an internship?

This reader is recommended for K-12 students.

The Brothers Grimm's fairytale of Rapunzel. 

The book is suitable for young readers and contains detailed and lovingly designed illustrations that foster reading comprehension. 

This series is recommended for K-12 students.

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.

DEUTSCH INTENSIV SCHREIBEN A2 provides extensive writing practice for beginner-high learners of the German language. Intensive written training for the classroom or self-paced study, this workbook with access to online resources will develop competence in self-expression and prepare for common writing situations.

DEUTSCH INTENSIV SCHREIBEN B2 provides extensive writing practice for intermediate-high learners of the German language. Intensive written training for the classroom or self-paced study, this workbook with access to online resources will develop competence in self-expression and prepare for common writing situations.

DEUTSCH INTENSIV SCHREIBEN C2 provides extensive writing practice for advanced learners of the German language. Intensive written training for the classroom or self-paced study, this workbook with access to online resources will develop writing competence for university studies with a focus on statistical and argumentative concepts.

Selima is originally from Kosovo but has lived in Switzerland since her childhood. She has just accepted her first job position, which requires her to get a driver's license. Selima is excited, but not everyone in her family agrees with her plans. 

The title includes:

• An engaging story
• Information about life in Switzerland and traffic regulations
• Vocabulary exercises

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.  

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 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.

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.

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 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 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.  

Detective Helmut Müller arrives in Munich only to uncover the mysterious disappearance of a young man. His investigation spans from the Neuschwanstein Castle to the shores of Lake Starnberg. Who was the last person to see the man? What were his intentions? Will Detective Müller be able to unravel the enigma and locate him?

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 Der Märchenkönig (ISBN: 978-3-12-606467-5). This adventure featuring Helmut Müller now has a new title: Verschwunden in Neuschwanstein.

This reader is recommended for K-12 students.

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.

Angela Merkel (born in 1954) was Germany's first female Chancellor. "Wer ist eigentlich ...?" presents her political career and shows how she has managed to overcome the crises of our time. To conclude, it analyzes why, in Germany, it is still not taken for granted that women can follow a path like Angela Merkel's, whether in politics or the economy. Three different non-fiction texts allow us to delve into her biography (life) and her achievements (work) and show us her direct relationship with current topics (impact):

1. Biography: Angela Merkel
2. The Chancellor of crises
3. Women in Germany 

Today, many of us couldn't imagine our lives without a car. Its success story began in Mannheim in 1886 with Carl Benz's (1844-1929) Benz Patent Motorwagen. "Wer ist eigentlich ...?" introduces the famous inventor, presents the fascinating history of automobile development, and analyzes its environmentally friendly future. Three different nonfiction texts allow us to delve into his biography (life) and achievements (work) and show us his direct relationship with current topics (impact):

• Biography: Carl Benz
• The invention of the automobile
• E-Mobility: the alternative of the future

Margarete Steiff (1847-1909) is not only the "mother" of the teddy bear with the button in its ear, which is known worldwide, but also Germany's first female entrepreneur. Her small sewing workshop quickly became a company that is still globally recognized today.

"Wer ist eigentlich ...?" tells the remarkable story of Margarete Steiff, how her stuffed animals changed children's lives, and what and how children play with them today. Three different non-fiction texts allow us to delve into her biography (life) and her achievements (work) and show us her direct relationship with current topics (impact):

1. Biography: Margarete Steiff
2. The Teddy Bear: Stuffed Animals as Toys
3. Games Then and Now: From Stuffed Animals to Video Games

Robert Koch (1843-1910) was the founder of modern bacteriology. He revolutionized medicine in many areas. "Who is ...?" introduces the Nobel Prize winner in Medicine, delves into the world of bacteria and viruses, and concludes with a look at the current topic of epidemics and pandemics. Three different non-fiction texts allow us to delve into his biography (life) and his achievements (work), and show us his direct relationship with current topics (impact):

1. Biography: Robert Koch
2. The fascinating world of bacteria
3. Epidemics and pandemics – from the flu to the coronavirus

13-year-old Martin plans a special surprise for his little brother Charlie: together, they embark on a secret journey to the coast of Cornwall. The dolphin that had made Charlie so happy during last year’s summer vacation, has been spotted again. However, such a journey is not easy with a brother like Charlie, not enough money, and a fear of the police. And then Martin loses not only his backpack but also Charlie.

This series is recommended for K-12 students.

Theo is 14 years old and lives with his Mom in a small apartment. When his aunt Britta loses her job, she moves in with Theo and his Mom. To make matters worse, his aunt wants to open a small beauty salon in his room in order to earn money. Theo is annoyed and wishes his family had more money. Everything would be better if they were rich: they could move into a big house where everyone gets their own room, and Kim, the pretty girl from school, might finally notice him, too. When Britta participates in a quiz show, Theo's dream suddenly becomes reality, but he quickly learns that money does not make everything better. 

This series is recommended for K-12 students.

In this gripping crime story for intermediate-high adult learners of the German language, a ballerina's dream to attend ballet school in Vienna and land a role in a movie is jeopardized. 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.  

Together with other teenagers, Katja gets to spend her fall vacation at a horse ranch in the Münsterland. When Katja and her friends go for their first ride, an accident occurs. Suddenly, the teenagers are on their own and have to navigative through many adventures in order to find their way back home.

This series is recommended for K-12 students.

This reader includes:

• Wilhelm Tell comic that prepares readers for the full story
• Original text with helpful footnotes
• Afterword on Friedrich Schiller's life and work

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.  

DEUTSCH INTENSIV WORTSCHATZ A2 provides extensive vocabulary practice for beginner-high learners of the German language. Intensive training for the classroom or self-paced study, this workbook with access to online resources will offers a variety of exercises for solidifying and providing depth to your vocabulary.

DEUTSCH INTENSIV WORTSCHATZ B1 provides extensive vocabulary practice for intermediate-low learners of the German language. Intensive training for the classroom or self-paced study, this workbook with access to online resources will offers a variety of exercises for solidifying and providing depth to your vocabulary.

A new country, a new city, a foreign language. Adjusting is not always easy. U-Bahn or S-Bahn? Where is the post office? How does that thing with the ticket work again? Tarek just doesn't have time to figure it all out, but he has to get urgent mail to the post office somehow ...

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.  

For learners at levels A2 to B1/B2, Zack! didacticises 4 Touché comic strips by Thomas Körner, including excerpts from 3 award winning graphic novels:

• drüben! by Simon Schwartz
• Wir können ja Freunde bleiben by Mawil
• Faust - Der Tragödie erster Teil by Flix

40 pages with original comics.

May be copied for use in your classroom.

Worksheets prepare students for key vocabulary, cultural, and background information; contain creative speaking and writing activities; provide suggestions for continuing research and projects. 

This series is recommended for K-12 students.