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

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 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.

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.  

Tobias and his friend Max are on a bike excursion in the Black Forest when they see a car speeding out of the woods. "How strange!" they think. And rightly so, as a surprise awaits them in the forest.

This series is recommended for K-12 students.

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 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 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

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

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

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.