Full Description
Reading German II, the official exercise book for Reading German, provides the perfect way to improve your understanding of the German language, even with little or no prior knowledge.
Especially effective for students in select English-taught subjects at German universities and in beginner's German courses within the English-speaking world, Reading German II presents a wide variety of readings and exercises and offers a contemporary view on what shapes the German language and culture. Ideal for use in blended learning instruction, this authoritative manual's well-balanced step-by-step progression also allows for completely independent learning.
Contents
Introduction
Technical Requirements
First Steps Online
Übersicht - Overview
1. Getting started: The Basics of Reading German
Kapitel 1: Easy Access to Texts
Kapitel 2: First Orientation
Kapitel 3: Principles of Word Formation
Kapitel 4: Deducing Meaning
Kapitel 5: Using Cultural Knowledge - the Story of Berlin
2. Getting ahead: Technological Innovations
Kapitel 1: Top-Quality Technology from Germany
Kapitel 2: Technological Innovation in the Sciences
Kapitel 3: Starting a Career in Engineering
Kapitel 4: Germany - a Place to Study
Kapitel 5: Car Drivers' Paradise - the Autobahn
3. Getting educated: Aspects of European Culture and Society
Kapitel 1: Europe in records
Kapitel 2: European Multilingualism
Kapitel 3: The German Education system
Kapitel 4: The Formation of a Union
Kapitel 5: Shell Eco-Marathon
4. Getting literate: Famous Texts in German
Kapitel 1: A Tale by the Brothers Grimm
Kapitel 2: Robinson Crusoe
Kapitel 3: A Tale by Martin Luther
Kapitel 4: An Original Recipe
Kapitel 5: Schiller's Wilhelm Tell
5. Getting down to business: On Quality Management
Kapitel 1: Managing Equality - the German Constitution
Kapitel 2: Managing Management - Leasing a Manager
Kapitel 3: An Voltaire
Kapitel 4: Training the Managers
Kapitel 5: Ranking Universities
Vocabulary - Vokabeln
