A German Course for High School

This new Langenscheidt textbook series for the secondary level was designed according to the U.S. National Standards and the new European Standard (Framework of Reference).  It provides a solid basis of structural components along with culturally authentic material.  Designed according to the Baukastenprinzip, it allows teacher and student to mix and match the various materials according to needs, abilities, and aspirations.  geni@l, with all its stimulating internet projects and links to authentic German sites, is the most ingenious way for young students to learn German.

Structure

• The textbook features 12 chapters plus 3 review chapters.
• The varied units are short, made up of six pages each, with numerous motivating opportunities for speaking.
• Pronunciation exercises (intonation, word and sentence emphasis) are incorporated throughout the units.
• A grammar summary of structures introduced and practiced in the chapters is included in the appendix.

Content

• The topics are young and culturally authentic, and include the latest in communications technology (e-mail, internet projects, online activities, etc.)
• The material is appealing and challenging and strikes the delicate balance between the linguistic level of competency and the topical interests of high school age students.
• The DVDs to geni@l enable students to understand more through movement, gestures, and facial expressions, with both verbal and non-verbal communication.
• The Videotrainer includes additional in-depth exercises and also allows extracurricular work with the DVD.
• The geni@l A2 DVD includes additional worksheets.

Concept

• Clearly defined goals at the beginning of each chapter make the learning process transparent for teacher and student.
• The program advances sequentially and transitions smoothly from one level to the next.
• The series is correlated to the U.S. National Standards and additionally prepares the student for the Zertifikat Deutsch and for the AP Exam.