"Aspekte deutscher Gegenwart" complements Advanced level German course books by providing practice in reading and understanding a variety of longer texts and encouraging independent study. Students will also develop the vocabulary needed to understand and talk about important issues in modern German society. The eight photocopiable self-study units are based on authentic texts dealing with the following topics: Schuler uber Schulen; Familienleben; Die Welt der Arbeit; Freizeit und Urlaub; Analphabeten; Einstieg in die Arbeitswelt; Werbung auf der Strase; and Deutsche oder Auslander Lively, interesting and carefully graded, the exercises begin with identification of key words and comprehension questions in German and English, followed by detailed and precisely focused practice with the new vocabulary, grammar and phrases. Units conclude with a written exercise and a topic for debate. Extensive 'Losungen und Erlauterungen' sections give correct answers to and commentaries on the exercises, in addition to sample essays. Grammar and shades of meaning are explained simply but thoroughly, so that students can develop their language skills rapidly without the need to work closely with a teacher.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Teacher's introduction Student's introduction Help with the language of headings and instructions 1 Schuler uber Schulen 2 Familienleben 3 Die Welt der Arbeit 4 Freizeit und Urlaub 5 Analphabeten 6 Einstieg in die Arbeitswelt 7 Werbung auf der Strase 8 Deutsche oder Auslander?

Author Biography

Alan Jones Formerly Principal Lecturer in German at the University of Hertfordshire, he has published several books on Germany and the German Language and was for many years editor of Treffpunkt (Journal of the Association of Teachers of German). Gudrun Lawlor Teacher of German at Imperial College, she has been a member of Council and Chair of the Translating Division of the Chartered Institute of Linguists. She has translated several science textbooks for Springer-Verlag. Alan and Gudrun co-authored Practice in German Grammar and three units for the Open University Programme in German. Annette Duensing Lecturer in German at the Department of Languages, Faculty of Education and Language Studies at the Open University, UK, she has extensive experience in writing German teaching and assessment materials.