Complete German Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself

Complete German Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself by Paul Coggle, Heiner Schenke

496-page book (with 40 illustrations) and double CD.

Are you looking for a complete course in German which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete German will guarantee success!

Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.

By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?

One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS

Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

GRAMMAR TIPS

Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.

USEFUL VOCABULARY

Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.

DIALOGUES

Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.

PRONUNCIATION

Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.

TEST YOURSELF

Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Germany.

TRY THIS

• The complete, fully interactive language learning package
• Pack contains book with new full-colour page design and fresh layout and CDs with fully downloadable audio content
• Interactive features include 1, 5 and 10 minute summaries and author tips and insights
• Clear level delineation helps learners identify an achievable target; the course encompasses levels 1 to level 4 of the Common European Framework for Languages

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• 01 My name is...
• 02 I'm fine
• 03 How do you write that?
• 04 Do you speak German?
• 05 In town
• 06 Work and study
• 07 Food and drink
• 08 Shopping and ordering
• 09 Leisure
• 10 The time
• 11 What are we doing today?
• 12 A ticket to Heidelberg, please
• 13 What did you do at the weekend?
• 14 We went into the countryside
• 15 Living in Germany
• 16 Which hotel are we taking?
• 17 Is fashion important?
• 18 ...and what can we give them?
• 19 Bless you!
• 20 Weather and holidays
• 21 Telephoning and the business world
• 22 Job applications and CVs
• 23 History and general knowledge
• Testing yourself
• Key to the exercises
• Key to the tests
• Listening comprehension transcripts
• Glossary of grammatical terms
• List of strong and mixed verbs
• German-English vocabulary
• English-German vocabulary
• Taking it further Index to grammar

Complete German Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself - About the Author(s):

Paul Coggle has taught German at all levels, from school to postgraduate, both in Britain and the USA. Heiner Schenke has taught German at university level for many years. He currently teaches at Westminster University.

Readership

Adults wanting to learn German or brush up their existing knowledge.