German

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.

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.

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