Kontext, the new textbook for advanced learners, seamlessly guides adult learners from B1+ through C1 in three volumes (or six half volumes), focusing on the four main language skills as well as language mediation and effectively prepares them for the following exams: Goethe-/ÖSD-Zertifikat B1, Goethe-Zertifikat B2 and C1, telc Deutsch B1 through C1, ÖSD-Zertifikat B2 and C1, DSH, and Test-DaF.
Kontext is brand new, but retains familiar structural elements from the global best selling textbook series Aspekte.
Kontext is oriented towards the CEFR and the new CEFR companion volume and implements consistent learning goals such as mediation (oral mediation, intercultural competence, language for team organization, etc.).
The modular construction of Kontext allows for flexible teaching and lessons, easily aligning to the unique instructional needs of each course. Activities can be selected at the instructor’s discretion and be based on the personal interests of the students and are suitable for heterogeneous learners. The grammar instruction is inductive, thoroughly supported by grammar clips, and is always located in Modules 1 and 3. Fluency training and useful phrases with karaoke exercises help to solidify knowledge of grammatical structures.The useful phrases also help students gain more confidence when speaking. Landeskundliche Porträts offer interesting information about Germany, Austria, and Switzerland by means of authentic texts. Additional Communication in Everyday Life and Work pages include many scenarios and activities with authentic, everyday-life and work-life situations. In addition, study strategies are taught and reinforced through videos.
A special feature of the B1+ volume is Kontext B1+ express, which is designed for fast-paced, intensive courses and teaches a compact version of the B1+ level in 100 contact hours.
Kontext includes a wide array of video materials: topical authentic documentaries with engaging protagonists for every chapter that promote geography knowledge and listening comprehension and include relevant learning tasks. In addition, mini clips for useful phrases, grammar, and strategies provide authenticity and clarity and support students through the learning process. Additional materials such as playful vocabulary and reading activities, ready-to-use Kahoot! quizzes, and online exercises that allow for changing up the classroom routine are all available free online with Kontext.
Kontext is available in print format, as a Digital Instructor Edition, or as interactive online books with gradebook and LMS functions. These options allow for successful teaching and learning for all lesson formats (face-to-face, online, and blended).