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Published: 1st August 2003

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Katzensprung's fresh contents reflect the interests of today's teenagers, and its multimedia format meets modern classroom requirements. Logical sequencing and easy-to-follow instructions make teaching simple and enjoyable, whilst the range of authentic text types brings variety and cultural enrichment to the classroom.

Katzensprung 1 is designed for students new to German. Students will get to know Andreas, Julia, Patrick and Sabrina, a group of teenage friends living in the town of Epe.

Each of the eight chapters feature:

• Learn how to - specific learning outcomes stated clearly at the beginning of each chapter.
• Jetzt sprechen wir! - short, guided oral drills present a step-by-step guide to the key language points of the chapter. Photos, illustrations and realia encourage students to practise new language patterns.
• Photo-stories - students can identify with the adventures of a group of Year 8 teenagers at a school in the north west of Germany. The photo-stories reinforce the language introduced in each chapter.
• Sprechen macht SpaB! - lively, interactive speaking tasks encourage students to use their language with increasing independence.
• Spielen macht SpaB! - language skills are further consolidated through a variety of topic-based games for pairs, groups or the whole class.
• GruBe aus Deutschland! - a cultural section affords students an insight into everyday life in German-speaking countries.
• So ist es einfach! - a clearly structured overview of grammar points located at the end of the chapter.
• Neue Worter - German/English topic-based vocabulary lists. Vocabulary is colour-coded and close to relevant texts for quick reference.
• So sagt man das! - a guided pronunciation practice.
• Landeskunde/Lerntipp/Checkliste - brief points of culture, grammar or reference on each page.
• Text types - authentic texts include: letter, email, recipe, brochure, sign and poem.

• 233 MHz or higher
• Windows® 2000, ME or XP
• Microsoft® Office 2000 or XP
• 128MB or more of installed RAM
• Adobe® Reader® 8 or 9
• Microphone required for some activities

• G3 or higher
• OS 8.6-9.22, OS X (in classic mode)
• Microsoft® Office for Mac 2001 or XP
• 128MB or more of installed RAM
• Adobe® Reader® 8 or 9
• Microphone required for some activities

ISBN: 9781740850322
ISBN-10: 1740850327
Audience: Primary / High School
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 136
Published: 1st August 2003