By the end of the course, the learner should be at Common European Framework level (CEFR) B2, and able to interact with fluency and spontaneity, produce clear, concise conversatorial speech, and have a solid vocabulary.
This exciting course in German for adult beginners provides plenty of opportunities for speaking, reading and understanding the language with confidence.
Graduate from the fundamentals to fluency! For language learners stuck at rudimentary greetings and memorized phrases, this new Teach Yourself Improve Your Language series is the ideal way to move beyond beginners' basics. By building on existing knowledge, readers improve the competency of their spoken and written communication. Lively, authentic dialogues cover a range of situations, such as making invitations and suggestions; writing job descriptions; talking about past events; conveying hotel requirements; making complaints; shopping; and describing ailments. The course also expands sophisticated linguistic skills, such as expressing obligation and needs; probability; contrasting ideas; and regret. Features include: Clear explanations of key structures Extensive vocabulary lists Easy-access verb tables Useful practice exercises
Complete German with Two Audio CDs provides a clear and comprehensive approach to German, designed for anyone who wants reach an intermediate level in all four skills-- reading, writing, listening and speaking
The best-selling German course for adult beginners in a class environment or for revision purposes.
An introduction to modern spoken and written German which has been revised to reflect the dramatic political, social and economic changes in Germany over the past year. A supplementary cassette is also available.
From Danish to Spanish, Swahili to Brazilian Portuguese, the languages of the world are brought within the reach of any beginning student. Learners can use the Teach Yourself Language Courses at their own pace or as a supplement to formal courses. These complete courses are based on the very latest learning methods and designed to be enjoyable and user-friendly.Prepared by experts in the language, each course begins with the basics and gradually promotes the student to a level of smooth and confident communication, including: -- Up-to-date, graded interactive dialogues -- Graded units of culture notes, grammar, and exercises -- Step-by-step guide to pronunciation -- Practical vocabulary -- Regular and irregular verb tables -- Plenty of practice exercises and answers -- Bilingual glossary The new editions also feature: -- Clear, uncluttered, and user-friendly layout -- Self-assessment quizzes to test progress -- Website suggestions to take language study further
Whether you are using the Willkommen! course in class or working through it on your own, this brand new work book is for you. The activity book is divided into three sections covering the general topics of First Contacts, Shopping and Going Out, Life in Germany. Each section provides further practice on particular areas of difficulty and varied activities to help you progress further with vocabulary, grammar, reading and writing. Also included in this workbook are more demanding material for fast learners and extended practice tasks which can be done in class or outside the classroom. There is also a Key to the Exercises making the book suitable for self-checking.
