Target Group and Objectives
The course book is specifically designed for teenagers and young adults, both within and outside the Netherlands, with no prior knowledge of German. It aims to achieve level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and prepares students for the Zertifikat Deutsch and other B1 exams.
Development and Concept
deutsch.com is developed by a young, dynamic team of authors, with the expert guidance of Prof. Dr. Gerd Neuner. The book embraces the philosophy of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), with an emphasis on multilingualism. This means that previously learned foreign languages and the native language are used when learning a new language.
Efficiency and Commitment
The course material activates and transforms existing language awareness based on the native language and previously acquired foreign languages. Similarities and differences are explored. Essential grammar and basic vocabulary are systematically covered. Familiar learning techniques and strategies are employed and expanded upon. deutsch.com actively involves the student in the learning process.
Content and Method
With vibrant perspectives, deutsch.com offers a broad overview of the lifestyles and realities of young people in Germany, while remaining true to the theme of the level steps. Expert information and youth-focused content are presented in modern text formats such as internet portals, chat rooms, and blogs. It follows a task-oriented, communicative approach and consciously integrates multilingualism strategies. Receptive and productive skills are developed from the beginning, and grammar, vocabulary, and expression skills are systematically built.
Structure of the Course Book
The course book is organized into 12 lessons, clearly grouped into 6 modules. Each lesson consists of 6 pages: 2 double-sided, 1 magazine page, and 1 overview page. The double-sided pages systematically develop grammar and vocabulary. The magazine page offers additional cultural information and motivates with its thematic and youth-focused content. The overview page summarizes the material learned, the "kan" descriptions, and the vocabulary learned during the lesson.