Filters
Clear- A1: Basic knowledge of the language. Understanding and use of simple, everyday phrases. Beginners can introduce themselves and ask/answer simple questions, provided the interlocutor speaks slowly and clearly
- A2: Basic knowledge of the language. Ease in understanding simple topics such as work, family, daily needs, as well as participating in conversations.
- B1: Understanding the meaning in familiar topics such as education and work. Ease in producing simple and coherent speech.
- B2: Understanding complex texts and discussions related to either familiar or specialized topics. Ease of communication with naturalness and clarity with native speakers of the language.
- C1: Very good command of the language. Ease in understanding lengthy and demanding texts and in recognizing meanings. Use of the language with fluency and clarity for social, academic, and professional purposes.
- C2: Excellent command of the language, which corresponds almost to native proficiency. Ease in expressing and rephrasing information and understanding subtle semantic meanings.
- Grammatik: Grammar books with rules, examples, and exercises for learning the structure of the German language.
- Kursbuch: The main student book that contains the material, dialogues, texts, and topics of each unit.
- Arbeitsbuch: Workbook with practice exercises, written tests, and review tests that accompanies the main book.
- Glossar: Glossary with the vocabulary of each unit translated into Greek, often together with usage examples.
- Testbuch: Book with exams and mock tests for exam preparation and knowledge assessment.
- Reader: Literary books, simplified readings, or stories adapted to the learner’s level for reading practice.
- Lehrerhandbuch: Teacher’s book with exercise solutions, teaching instructions, and additional educational material.
- Digital media: Digital material (such as CDs, DVDs, access codes to online platforms) with audio exercises or interactive content.
- Dialogues: Books focused on everyday dialogues and oral communication to improve speaking.
- Kurs- & Arbeitsbuch Band: Combined book that contains both the student material (course book) and the exercises (workbook) in one volume.
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- Textbooks for Adults: Books aimed at adult beginner students for fast-paced language learning lessons.
Jane Cadwallader