Neue Horizonte A Brief Course Author:David B. Dollenmayer This introductory text is based on a successful, four-skills approach to German that stresses communicative competence, cultural awareness, and mastery of language structures.Each lesson includes: Dialoge, which introduces new grammar and vocabulary in context; two Worschatz sections, (1) contains words and phrases from Dialoge<... more »/i> and other related items for use in exercises, and (2) contains vocabulary needed to understand Lesestück (reading); and Variationen, activities that encourage students to use material from the Dialoge to express their own thoughts, ideas, and experiences.
The cassette program includes Lyrik zum Vorlesen (poetry for reading aloud) for cultural enrichment and pronunciation practice, and Lesestück sections for cultural readings.
The WB/LM/VM includes a Videoecke section, which provides previewing and viewing activities for the Neue Horizonte video.
The Neue Horizonte web site features self-testing, cultural notes related to text chapters, task-based activities, and a discussion forum/chat room for instructors.