Vorsprung: A Communicative Introduction to German Language and Culture [With CDROM] (German Edition)

"Vorsprung" is an innovative and lively first-year program that uses a five-skills approach, emphasising the acquisition of communicative as well as cultural competence without sacrificing attention to formal accuracy. Utilising "focus on form" activities in an engaging, personalised fashion, "Vorsprung" helps students develop realistic abilities in speaking, listening and reading German. "Vorsprung" presents a systematic, clear introduction to the essentials of German grammar and practices high frequency structures and vocabulary in interactive activities. In addition, it provides students with the cultural knowledge that is of value to their own lives and then asks them to compare it to the habits and behaviours of the German-speaking peoples of Europe. In order to provide students with the necessary skills needed for successful communication in today's rapidly changing world, "Vorsprung" exposes them to a wealth of spoken and written authentic textual materials. In addition to "Vorsprung's" focus on spoken and written German, it offers an array of in-class activities to foster accuracy and provide ample opportunities for students to practice German in authentic contexts.