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Willkommen: Student's Book

a course in German for adult beginners

Paul Coggle

Paperback
RRP: £14.99
ISBN: 9780340648087
ISBN-10: 0340648082

Published: 08/07/1998
Extent: 256 pages
Illustrations: Colour Line Drawings, Colour Photographs

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Summary:
An exciting German course for adult beginners, Willkommen! offers plenty of opportunities to speak, read, write and understand the language with confidence. Developed using features identified by tutors in adult education as being central to both group and individual study, the book draws on authentic reading and listening materials and contains 'Deutschland Info' sections giving practical and cultural information on German life. New grammar is gradually introduced and there is comprehensive guidance on pronunciation and practice. An audio pack with support booklet is also available.

The text has been updated to reflect modern trends and current spelling practice in Germany.

  • The ideal course for adults beginners in German or those wishing to brush up their German language skills
  • Willkommen! is suitable for both individual and group study
  • Text updated to cover recent trends and new technology
  • Spelling reflects current German practice in the twenty-first century

Table of Contents:
ERSTE KONTAKTE
1 Guten Tag
Greetings and farewells. Saying who you are. Saying where you come from and where you live. Numbers 0-10. Alphabet.
2 Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
Saying how you are. Talking about nationality and languages. Talking about personal details. Numbers 11-100.
3 Arbeit und Studium
Towns and cities. Jobs and professions. Work and study. Numbers 101 upwards.
4 Familie und Freizeit
Activities. Leisure pursuits. Stating likes and dislikes. Family relationships.
EINKAUFEN
5 Essen und Einkaufen
Asking the way. Ordering food and drink. Shopping: asking / giving prices. Saying how often you do things.
6 Uhrzeiten und Verabredungen
Booking a hotel room. Telling the time. Talking about daily routines. Making appointments.
IN DER STADT
7 Alltag in der Stadt
Buying consumer goods. Talking about daily routines and work (cont.). Travelling around town.
8 Was haben Sie gemacht?
Saying what happened at the weekend. Talking about recent events. Talking about the more distant past. Describing purchases.
9 Ich wohne lieber in der Stadt
Saying where people live and what their homes are like. Making comparisons. Discussing the pros and cons of city vs. country life. Describing price and location of hotels.
LEBEN IN DEUTSCHLAND
10 Ist Mode wichtig für Sie?
Describing items of personal appearance. Saying what clothes you like wearing. Discussing appropriate clothes and gifts. Offering help and advice.
11 Urlaub, Wetter und Gesundheit
Talking about past holidays. Reporting weather conditions. Discussing health. Reporting on aches and pains.
12 Das Leben in Deutschland
Telephoning. Writing a CV. Talking about German-speaking countries. Expressing opinions on the German language.

About the Author(s):
Paul Coggle is an experienced university teacher of German, who has taught courses from beginner to postgraduate level. He was a pioneer in the development and use of multimedia language learning materials at the University of Kent, and has acted as a Language Consultant for the BBC and the University of Cambridge Language Centre. He is series editor for the Teach Yourself language courses. Heiner Schenke was born in Hannover and is a native speaker of German. He has taught German at university level for many years and has been a lecturer at the University of Westminster.

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