Alles Gute!: Basic German for Communication - Tapa dura

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.