Willkommen! 1 Activity Book

Synopsis

*This listing is for the activity book. Willkommen! 1 is also available as a Course Pack, coursebook, and CD & DVD set.*

Willkommen! 1 German Beginner's Course is a best-selling multi-format German adult learning programme for classroom and home use. Fully revised and updated for this new edition, the course includes a coursebook, course pack, activity book and CD and DVD set plus online activities. This blended learning approach will get you speaking, writing and understanding German with accuracy and confidence.

The course covers levels A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages.
Whether you are learning for general interest, for your job, holiday, or for an exam, Willkommen! 1 is packed full of comprehensive material and interesting features to improve your fluency and understanding.

· Includes lively and contemporary topics from food, shopping and relationships to careers and life in Germany and German-speaking countries.
· Book, audio and video content allow for flexible use in the classroom and at home.
· Range of activities based on authentic materials including menus, brochures and interviews.
· Different types of writing practice, including letters, CV, emails and blogs.
· Listening material includes interviews, radio and TV clips.
· 'Real-life' German videos demonstrate how the language is really spoken.
· Deutschland info sections give practical and cultural insights into German life.

Created in consultation with teachers and learners, Willkommen! 1 provides about 120 hours of study and is ideal for group-learning as well as for revision and self-study.

Also available:
Coursebook (ISBN 9781473672659): this full-colour 288-page coursebook is the primary text for the course. Ideal for classroom and home use.
Course Pack (ISBN 9781473672673): includes the Coursebook, the CD and DVD Set and an online Support Book containing a key to the exercises and audio transcripts).
CD and DVD Set (ISBN 9781473672642): contains all the dialogues and listening activities included in the coursebook plus video content building on the real-life German used in the course.

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Summary

Chapter 1: Getting to Know You

* Summary: This chapter introduces basic personal information vocabulary, including names, ages, nationalities, and professions.
* Example: Students learn the German words for "name" (Name), "age" (Alter), and "nationality" (Nationalität). They practice asking and answering questions using these words, such as "Wie heißt du?" (What's your name?) and "Wie alt bist du?" (How old are you?).

Chapter 2: Home Sweet Home

* Summary: This chapter focuses on vocabulary related to the home, including rooms, furniture, and household appliances.
* Example: Students learn the German words for "kitchen" (Küche), "bathroom" (Bad), and "living room" (Wohnzimmer). They practice describing their homes using sentences like "Meine Küche ist groß und modern." (My kitchen is big and modern.)

Chapter 3: Everyday Activities

* Summary: This chapter covers common daily activities, such as eating, drinking, sleeping, and getting dressed.
* Example: Students learn the German words for "breakfast" (Frühstück), "lunch" (Mittagessen), and "dinner" (Abendessen). They practice talking about their daily routines, such as "Ich esse jeden Morgen ein Müsli." (I eat müesli every morning.)

Chapter 4: Family and Friends

* Summary: This chapter introduces vocabulary related to family and friends, including relationships, occupations, and personal qualities.
* Example: Students learn the German words for "brother" (Bruder), "sister" (Schwester), and "friend" (Freund). They practice talking about their families and friends, such as "Meine Schwester ist Ärztin." (My sister is a doctor.)

Chapter 5: Free Time and Hobbies

* Summary: This chapter covers vocabulary related to free time activities and hobbies, including sports, music, and reading.
* Example: Students learn the German words for "soccer" (Fußball), "music" (Musik), and "book" (Buch). They practice talking about their hobbies and interests, such as "Ich spiele gerne Fußball." (I like to play soccer.)

Chapter 6: City Life

* Summary: This chapter focuses on vocabulary related to city life, including transportation, landmarks, and shops.
* Example: Students learn the German words for "bus" (Bus), "train" (Zug), and "museum" (Museum). They practice talking about their experiences in the city, such as "Ich bin mit dem Bus zum Museum gefahren." (I took the bus to the museum.)

Chapter 7: Shopping and Food

* Summary: This chapter covers vocabulary related to shopping and food, including different types of stores, food items, and cooking utensils.
* Example: Students learn the German words for "supermarket" (Supermarkt), "bread" (Brot), and "oven" (Backofen). They practice ordering food and talking about their grocery shopping experiences, such as "Ich habe im Supermarkt Brot und Milch gekauft." (I bought bread and milk at the supermarket.)

Chapter 8: Travel and Directions

* Summary: This chapter introduces vocabulary related to travel and directions, including modes of transportation, destinations, and landmarks.
* Example: Students learn the German words for "airport" (Flughafen), "hotel" (Hotel), and "right" (rechts). They practice giving and following directions, such as "Gehen Sie geradeaus und dann rechts." (Go straight and then turn right.)

Chapter 9: Health and Well-being

* Summary: This chapter focuses on vocabulary related to health and well-being, including body parts, illnesses, and medications.
* Example: Students learn the German words for "head" (Kopf), "stomach" (Magen), and "medicine" (Medikament). They practice talking about their health and describing symptoms, such as "Ich habe Kopfschmerzen." (I have a headache.)

Chapter 10: Numbers and Time

* Summary: This chapter covers basic numbers and time vocabulary, including telling time, counting, and calculating.
* Example: Students learn the German words for "one" (eins), "ten" (zehn), and "five o'clock" (fünf Uhr). They practice telling the time, counting objects, and doing simple math operations, such as "Eins plus eins ist zwei." (One plus one is two.)