Alles Gute: Basic German for Communication - Tapa dura

Alles Gute is a complete introductory German program consisting of eighteen short, manageable chapters. The text, ideal for beginning language courses that meet only three days a week, focuses on practical vocabulary, basic grammatical structures, and communication skills. Clear and succinct grammar explanations are followed by both contextualized form-focused grammar exercises and communicative activities, Alles Gute has been substantially up-dated to reflect the recent social, political, and cultural changes in Germany. Further enhancements to this edition include many new authentic readings, cultural information boxes, and photo essays.

This text introduces the beginning student to German culture and language in 18 brief chapters, focusing on practical vocabulary, basic grammatical structures, communication skills and abundant practice. This edition strengthens the cultural focus by featuring authentic readings, cultural notes, photographs and material on the unified Germany. The book is suitable for a course which meets three times a week. The chapter organization is now clearer and the cultural material has been revamped to balance the German, Austrian and Swiss cultures. This edition also focuses more on grammar practice.