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Ben cannot get Anna out of his head. She is a girl in his class. Her family is from Poland, and he would like her to be his girlfriend. That's why he writes her a letter; however, he'll have to wait a long time for her response.

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.

Caught completely off guard, Janna-Berta and everyone else are taken by surprise by a red alert, triggered by a serious incident at a nearby nuclear power plant. Following this accident, a radioactive cloud moves toward the neighboring city. Panic ensues. With great sensitivity, "Die Wolke" portrays the challenges of life after a nuclear accident and raises awareness about the risks of using this form of energy.

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.

This book is about little orphaned Heidi, who lives idyllicly in the Swiss mountains with her grandfather. But one day her aunt takes her to the big city and she feels strange and lost.

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 level.

Krabat is a poor boy who must beg to survive. One day, curiosity leads him to the mill of Koselbruch, which is surrounded by chilling stories. There he meets the master miller, whose figure is shrouded in mystery, and who takes Krabat under his care as the twelfth apprentice. Over the next three years, Krabat not only learns the trade of milling but also becomes initiated into black magic. Gradually, he discovers that although magic helps him gain power and wealth, it takes away his freedom. Krabat witnesses how two of his fellow millers fail to free themselves from evil. He realizes that the master miller is the devil and that Krabat is in danger. Only the unconditional love of a girl can save him.

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.

Florian, Nadine's first great love, is suffering from AIDS. Nadine is very scared. Has she been infected? A test brings clarity: she is HIV positive. A world collapses for Nadine. How can she continue to live? Who can she talk to? Plagued by anxiety dreams, she remains silent and lies. She can't tell anyone the truth yet. And especially not Marc, with whom she has just fallen in love. Only when she openly talks about being HIV-positive can she accept help from those around her. Little by little she learns that her life goes on and that she can be happy again - even with HIV.

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.

A vessel is securely anchored in the Baltic Sea, ready to assist other ships in distress. This marks the ship's final shift. However, when it rescues a boat, the crew discovers that its occupants are armed criminals on the run. They impose harsh conditions on the captain, who refuses to yield. While the captain tries to negotiate a peaceful resolution, the crew of the lighthouse ship mutinies, defying their superior's orders and confronting the felons. They succeed in disarming the criminals, but the captain is critically injured.

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 plane from Athens lands in Cologne instead of Frankfurt as planned. On board are Farideh (12) and her brother Freydoun (14) from Iran. Their parents sent them away from the horrors of war. They arrive in Germany by a detour. The uncle who was supposed to meet them at the airport never shows up, but there is a clue...

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-B1 levels.

At 15, Michael has to leave his ideal world. He ends up in a big city district where he doesn't know the rules of the game, where violence and crime reign. Theft, skipping school and drinking beer are part of everyday life for his new friends. And for Michael that means adapt or perish. When some classmates terrorize him and almost kill him once, he tries to save himself from this gang. But he has to pay a high price for it!

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.

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.

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.

Mit Erfolg zum Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch – perfect preparation for children and teenagers for the Goethe certificate A2 exam:

The workbook and test book contains:

- 7 thematic practice and test units
- all assignment types for the different parts of the exam: Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking
- plenty of exercises for targeted practice, revision and strengthening of all skills
- interesting themes from the day-to-day life of children and teenagers

All audio files are available in the Teacher's Manual [link: https://www.klett-usa.com/mit-erfolg-zum-goethe-zertifikat-a2/t-2188/9783126758130].

The Teacher's Manual contains:

- A detailed discussion of the sequence and assessment procedures of the exam
- many answer sheets and printable templates
- commented answers to the assignments in the workbook and test book
- all transcripts for the audio texts

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.

This book is about the famous German prankster who lived in the Middle Ages. Even as a child, Till Eulenspiegel was very unpopular in his home village because of his rude jokes and sharp tongue. As a young man he traveled and earned his living as a shoemaker, baker, blacksmith and tailor. Everywhere he went he left after a short time, leaving anger, laughter and confusion in his wake. When he was old he emigrated to Holland. There too he continued to chatter and make fun of people. Finally he went home and even on his deathbed he was still making jokes!

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.

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.

The short stories in this edition are taken from the anthology 'Lange Schatten.' All the stories revolve around the interplay between the everyday and the demonically eerie, influenced by inexplicable forces.

Includes stories such as:

• Gespenster 
• Der Strohhalm 
• Das Wunder 
• Das dicke Kind 

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.

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.

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

Full of playful activities for beginner German language learners, this text includes grammar games to assist in practicing, applying, and reinforcing language skills. Games can be seamlessly integrated into any curriculum with little to no preparation required.

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.