Impuls Deutsch Second Edition

The highly anticipated second edition of the Impuls Deutsch textbook series for collegiate students of German!

Are you interested in this program?
Would you like to request examination copies?

REQUEST EXAMINATION COPIES

Collection Overview

Click here to learn everything about the Impuls Deutsch Second Edition program.
Purchase

Click here to purchase products and access ISBN, levels, and pricing information.

Showing 1-11 of 11 item(s)

Out of Stock
Pack
-5%

Impuls Deutsch 1 (2nd ed.): 12-Month Online Student Bundle - (The KWL Hub)

ISBN: NP12080173016

Level: Beginner

104._45 USD 109.95 USD

Out of Stock
Pack
-5%
Free shipping

Impuls Deutsch 1 (2nd ed.): 12-Month Student Bundle (The KWL Hub)

ISBN: 9798998520815

Level: Beginner

123._45 USD 129.95 USD

Out of Stock
-5%

Impuls Deutsch 1 (2nd ed.): 12-Month The KWL Hub for Students MACHEN Textbook

ISBN: NP12081573009

Level: Beginner

61._70 USD 64.95 USD

Out of Stock

Impuls Deutsch 1 (2nd ed.): 36-Month The KWL Hub for Teachers

ISBN: NP36080P73009

Level: Beginner

29._95 USD

Out of Stock
-5%

Impuls Deutsch 1 (2nd ed.): 6-Month The KWL Hub for Students MACHEN Textbook

ISBN: NP06081573009

Level: Beginner

47._45 USD 49.95 USD

Out of Stock
-5%
Free shipping

Impuls Deutsch 1 (2nd ed.): Student Textbook MACHEN In-class book

ISBN: 9798998520808

Level: Beginner

85._45 USD 89.95 USD

Out of Stock
Pack
-5%

Impuls Deutsch 2 (2nd ed.): 12-Month Online Student Bundle (The KWL Hub)

ISBN: NP12080173030

Level: Intermediate

104._45 USD 109.95 USD

Out of Stock
Pack
-5%
Free shipping

Impuls Deutsch 2 (2nd ed.): 12-Month Student Bundle (The KWL Hub)

ISBN: 9788411573030

Level: Intermediate

123._45 USD 129.95 USD

Out of Stock
-5%

Impuls Deutsch 2 (2nd ed.): 12-Month The KWL Hub for Students MACHEN Textbook

ISBN: NP12081573023

Level: Intermediate

61._70 USD 64.95 USD

Out of Stock
-5%

Impuls Deutsch 2 (2nd ed.): 6-Month The KWL Hub for Students MACHEN Textbook

ISBN: NP06081573023

Level: Intermediate

47._45 USD 49.95 USD

Out of Stock
-5%
Free shipping

Impuls Deutsch 2 (2nd ed.): Student Textbook MACHEN In-class book

ISBN: 9798998520822

Level: Beginner

85._45 USD 89.95 USD

Store KWL (11 products)

About IMPULS DEUTSCH Second Edition

IMPULS DEUTSCH is an innovative, two-level German program for students at the introductory and intermediate levels. The second edition of this bestselling program has been specifically adapted to respond to the needs of students and professors of German across North America.

This series continues to empower students to communicate and collaborate in German from the very beginning while providing instructors with dynamic yet flexible instructional material.

Why IMPULS DEUTSCH?

A curriculum for all students: IMPULS DEUTSCH presents a a multifaceted view of modern German-speaking countries, ensuring students feel represented.
Student-centered learning: The flipped classroom approach allows students to take charge of their learning, working at their own pace and developing learning strategies. Grammar explanations and 130 Interactive Grammar Videos are provided in English to further support learner autonomy.

Flexibility: The textbook includes 16 chapters across the two volumes, four per semester, with each unit presented on a double-page spread to simplify lesson planning. Optional Vertiefungeinheiten units reinforce grammar while exploring new material, offering instructors flexible pacing. Easily identifiable by colored banners, these units can be included or omitted to suit any syllabus, offering instructors flexible pacing.

What sets IMPULS DEUTSCH apart?

Interdisciplinary Approach: Each chapter of IMPULS DEUTSCH integrates diverse disciplines to connect students with real-world topics, linking daily life with themes like technology, the arts, and global roles.
Intercultural Competence: The program guides students in exploring their own and others' cultural identities, deconstructing stereotypes, and engaging in dialogue for deeper cultural understanding.
Project-based learning: The second edition of IMPULS DEUTSCH continues to incorporate the proven and effective task- and project-based approach to language acquisition.
Frequency-Based Vocabulary: Vocabulary selection is guided by frequency studies (e.g. Tschirner & Möhrig, 2019), focusing on practical, high-use words from the start, aligning with an interdisciplinary and professional approach.

Program Organization

In the second edition of IMPULS DEUTSCH, we have streamlined the format of the LERNEN and ZEIGEN components to support the flipped classroom model. Previously, these components were combined in a single print workbook, while available online as two separate parts under one title. Now, they are exclusively available as distinct online books, each with its own title, making it easier for students to engage in each stage of learning—whether they are preparing for class or reflecting afterward.

Before-Class Book
LERNEN

In-Class Book
MACHEN

After-Class Book
ZEIGEN

Before-Class Book LERNEN, now a dedicated online component available exclusively on The KWL Hub, allows students to independently explore key grammatical structures and core concepts at their own pace. Through rich input and interactive study, students build essential background knowledge, fully preparing them for meaningful in-class interactions.
In-Class Book MACHEN continues to be a monolingual resource focused on interaction, communication, and project-based learning, encouraging collaboration in class. Each double-page unit is designed for a 50-minute session and is available in both print and online versions, with integrated audio and video.
After-Class Book ZEIGEN, now fully online and available exclusively on The KWL Hub, guides students through self-assessment, critical reflection, and expressive activities, allowing them to consolidate and showcase their learning.

This updated structure enhances flexibility and accessibility for students, aligning with modern educational practices to foster autonomous, engaged learning in the target language.

The Instructor's Edition

The Annotated Instructor’s Edition, available exclusively on our new learning platform The KWL Hub, offers a detailed introduction to the series and methodology, along with practical teaching suggestions, answer keys, and tips. Instructors assist in building intercultural competence by developing the ability to engage in German with important topics faced by both the USA and the D-A-CH-L countries.

NEW in the second edition

Over 30% of new and revised activities.
The second half of IMPULS DEUTSCH 1 now begins with a new warm-up week with four review units.
IMPULS DEUTSCH 2 was reimagined as a book with two distinct and independent sequences: ID2 ORANGE and ID2 BLAU. Both sequences introduce grammar and vocabulary over four chapters —two for new material and two for review— allowing instructors to start with either sequence based on student and program needs. This spread-out approach is ideal for programs that can’t offer separate classes for each level every semester, letting students complete either sequence in any order.
Enhanced frequency-based vocabulary approach emphasizing practical and meaningful vocabulary:
○ Green words: Among the 1,000 most frequently used German words.
○ Black words: Among the 2,000 most frequently used German words.

Grammar is reduced and spread out more evenly throughout the chapters and is now included in MACHEN. Previously, grammar was only available in LERNEN. Now, the text summaries are printed in MACHEN, giving students a permanent reference even after their online access expires.
Featuring 130 Interactive Grammar Videos (over ten hours across the textbook series) in Before-Class Book LERNEN. Our set of diverse “Grammar instructors” will guide your students through the grammar using real-life situations and integrated activities, enhancing the flipped classroom concept and getting them ready for applying the grammar in communicative classroom activities.
Triple the amount of audio materials, including three audio readings for all written texts featuring different language variations, regional accents and a broader representation of German speakers.
Brand-new online platform The KWL Hub, featuring improved accessibility such as closed captions for all videos.

The Second Edition in Depth

A Vocabulary Built for Real-Life Use

IMPULS DEUTSCH breaks from traditional vocabulary lists and prioritizes highfrequency words essential for authentic communication. High frequency vocabulary terms are highlighted in the vocabulary lists, so students can instantly see the importance of the words they are learning. This approach builds a solid foundation, supporting students as they advance to higher-level courses, study abroad programs, and even internships in German-speaking countries.

Modern, Inclusive Content and Images

The second edition of IMPULS DEUTSCH offers updated, inclusive content and images that reflect contemporary German-speaking cultures, fostering cultural awareness and relevance.

Immersive Audio with Diverse Voices

IMPULS DEUTSCH now includes three distinct audio readings for each text in In-Class Book MACHEN, enriching students' exposure to varied German dialects and voices. With expanded audio input featuring over 30 unique voices —including regional accents and diverse backgrounds—students build real-world listening skills, preparing them for authentic conversations and immersing them in the rich diversity of German-speaking regions, such as such as Austria and Switzerland.

Consistent Grammar That Flows Naturally

Understanding grammar is critical for language learners, and the second edition of IMPULS DEUTSCH balances grammar lessons across each chapter. Concepts are introduced and reviewed gradually, allowing students to absorb the material at a comfortable pace and experience a more cohesive learning journey.

Interactive Grammar Videos for an Engaging Experience

With over 130 grammar videos and a total runtime of over ten hours across the textbook series, students can explore German grammar through interactive and real-life scenarios on The KWL Hub. These videos are hosted by a diverse set of instructors, adding depth and accessibility to grammar learning.

Engagement with a Fully Digital Experience

The Before-Class Book LERNEN and AfterClass Book ZEIGEN are now exclusively online on The KWL Hub, offering new homework and grading tools, greater accessibility, and regular updates with current events and cultural insights to keep learning engaging.

ADA-compliant

The second edition enhances accessibility with closed captions for all videos, adjustable audio and video speeds, and other features to support diverse learning needs, ensuring that all students can access and benefit from IMPULS DEUTSCH.

The KWL Hub

The KWL Hub enhances teaching and learning with digital resources for IMPULS DEUTSCH. It exclusively hosts LERNEN, ZEIGEN, MACHEN, Interactive Grammar Videos, and the Annotated Instructor’s Edition. The enhanced MACHEN eBook includes integrated audio and video. Students can prepare, practice, and explore course content while developing writing, intercultural competence, and pronunciation skills, submitting work for instructor feedback. Instructors can assign activities, set deadlines, and provide detailed feedback.

Go through the levels and samples

Impuls Deutsch 1

Novice High/Intermediate Low

Coming in June 2025!

Impuls Deutsch 2

Intermediate Mid/High

Coming in June 2025!

Contributors

IMPULS DEUTSCH is a collaborative project, bringing together ideas from authors, guest authors, consultants, early adopters, interns and community members from various institutions and backgrounds. Klett World Languages and the authors of IMPULS DEUTSCH would like to thank everyone who contributed to the textbook series. Not only do we appreciate the encouraging voices, we also value the constructive feedback that has contributed significantly to our personal growth and has helped shape what IMPULS DEUTSCH is today. We firmly believe in the collaborative nature of this project, and we see each of you as a vital member of our team.

Authors

Niko Tracksdorf

University of Rhode Island

Nicole Coleman

Wayne State University

Friedemann Weidauer

University of Connecticut

Damon Rarick

University of Rhode Island

Anett Geithner

University of Education, Winneba

Steffen Kaupp

Goethe-Institut Vietnam, Hanoi

Petra Volkhausen

Independent Language Coach

Birgit Jensen

East Carolina University

Guest Authors

Kyle Frackman

The University of British Columbia

Joela Jacobs

The University of Arizona

Priscilla Layne

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Lindsay Preseau

Iowa State University

Maria Reger

Utrecht University of Applied Sciences

Didem Uca

Emory University

Tessa Wegener

Middlebury Language Schools

Margrit Zinggeler

Eastern Michigan University

Consultants

Lauren Brooks, North Carolina State University

Michael Byram, Durham University

Hartmut Rastalsky, University of Michigan

Mark Rectanus, University of Iowa

Regine Criser, University of North Carolina Asheville

Stine Eckert, Wayne State University

Katharina Häussler-Gross, Aquinas College

Joela Jacobs, The University of Arizona

Natasha Kelly, Independent Academic

Judith Keyler-Mayer, Smith College

Kristina Reardon, Amherst College

Jennifer Redmann, Franklin and Marshall College

Daniel Schoppen, Intamin Amusement Rides

Amanda Sheffer, The Catholic University of America

Ruth Sondermann, Harvard University

Ranae Watchman, McMaster University

Early Access Teaching

Ryan Caroll

University of Georgia

Denise M. Della Rossa

University of Notre Dame

Maureen Gallagher

The Australian National University

Viktoria Harms

University of Pittsburgh

Norbert Hedderich

University of Rhode Island

Petra Hundemer-Friedman

Boston University

Shawna Iula

University of Rhode Island

Christiane Kaden

Boston University

Adrienne Merritt

University of Colorado Boulder

Kerstin Mueller Dembling

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Mikael Olsson Berggren

Lafayette College

Claire Ross

University of Rhode Island

Brigitte Rossbacher

University of Georgia

Budimka Uskokovic

The Ohio State University

Susanne Werk

Boston University

Joshua Zahren

North Kingstown High School

We extend our gratitude to Erwin Tschirner for his insights into frequency vocabulary, our interns Madeleine Höfer, Bolin Ai, and Mina Ahl, as well as the dedicated members of our IMPULS DEUTSCH Community—teachers and students—who tested early prototypes, provided feedback, and offered suggestions. Special thanks go to Nathan Bates, Anke Duerr McCown, Sigrid Fertig, Emily Frazier-Rath, Adam Gacs, Maria Gallmeier, Alexandra Hagen, Erika Hille Rinker, CJ Jones, Mareike Lange, Ulrike Malandro, Stephanie Mauro, Tobias Müller, Cori Peet, Karen Rosenflanz, Julia Ruck, Anne Schreiber, Martin Sheehan, Michelle Stigter, John M. Thompson, Manuela Wagner, and Susanne Wagner.

Browse Products

Join the IMPULS DEUTSCH Slack Community!

Looking for fresh ideas, quick answers, or inspiration for your German class? Connect directly with the IMPULS DEUTSCH authors and fellow educators in our dedicated Slack community!

➡️ Ask questions and get real-time support
➡️ Share classroom tips and resources
➡️ Get sneak peeks at upcoming releases
➡️ Help shape the future of IMPULS DEUTSCH
➡️ Be the first to hear about webinars, events, and updates

Whether you’re a longtime user or just getting started, this space is designed for you.

Let's talk!

Looking for more information about IMPULS DEUTSCH SECOND EDITION and what this collection offers? Contact your dedicated state World Language Sales Consultant to schedule a meeting, or request a free sample today!

Please note that there are no online resources for this product.

Impuls Deutsch Second Edition

About IMPULS DEUTSCH Second Edition

Why IMPULS DEUTSCH?

What sets IMPULS DEUTSCH apart?

Program Organization

Before-Class Book LERNEN

In-Class Book MACHEN

After-Class Book ZEIGEN

The Instructor's Edition

NEW in the second edition

The Second Edition in Depth

The KWL Hub

Go through the levels and samples​

Impuls Deutsch 1

Impuls Deutsch 2

Contributors

Authors

Niko Tracksdorf

Nicole Coleman

Friedemann Weidauer

Damon Rarick

Anett Geithner

Steffen Kaupp

Petra Volkhausen

Birgit Jensen

Guest Authors

Kyle Frackman

Joela Jacobs

Priscilla Layne

Lindsay Preseau

Maria Reger

Didem Uca

Tessa Wegener

Margrit Zinggeler

Consultants

Early Access Teaching

Browse Products

Join the IMPULS DEUTSCH Slack Community!

Let's talk!

Secure Payment

Shipments

Customer Service

Delivery

Sign in

Your cart

Before-Class Book
LERNEN

In-Class Book
MACHEN

After-Class Book
ZEIGEN

Go through the levels and samples