- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Hodder Education (8 July 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340648082
- ISBN-13: 978-0340648087
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.4 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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- #12 in Books > Languages > By Language > German > Level > Introduction
- #54 in Books > Languages > By Language > German > Learning Materials
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Product Description
Product Description
An exciting German course for adult beginners, Willkommen! offers plenty of opportunities to speak, read, write and understand the language with confidence. Developed using features identified by tutors in adult education as being central to both group and individual study, the book draws on authentic reading and listening materials and contains 'Deutschland Info' sections giving practical and cultural information on German life. New grammar is gradually introduced and there is comprehensive guidance on pronunciation and practice. An audio pack with support booklet is also available.
The text has been updated to reflect modern trends and current spelling practice in Germany.
The text has been updated to reflect modern trends and current spelling practice in Germany.
About the Author
Paul Coggle is an experienced university teacher of German, who has taught courses from beginner to postgraduate level. He was a pioneer in the development and use of multimedia language learning materials at the University of Kent, and has acted as a Language Consultant for the BBC and the University of Cambridge Language Centre. He is series editor for the Teach Yourself language courses.
Heiner Schenke was born in Hannover and is a native speaker of German. He has taught German at university level for many years and has been a lecturer at the University of Westminster.
Heiner Schenke was born in Hannover and is a native speaker of German. He has taught German at university level for many years and has been a lecturer at the University of Westminster.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A lot of negatives comments have been said about the "willkommen" german course for beginners and. I must say I totally disagree wit them.
I bought myself this complete pack.. [CD, support book and main textbook.] and give it a try .. and I love the way it works.
It simply follow a common sense evidence:
When you learned to speak your mothertongue. you did not start by cramming your head with grammar ..
Well, this course does the same..
mainly . you listen,. you read, you repeat, you make senses of what you read or repeat and instead of learning by heart, you UNDERSTAND ...
Yes, there s some grammar in the course,and yes, it does give you plenty of exercises to practice and see how well you re doing.
The main textbook is 256 pages in full colour, with a good choice of learning material, the CDs are clearly recorded, and the support book gives you all the keys to the exercises, ideal for self study.
Honestly at that price ... this is a Great value for money,. specially for the course which is really a good course for beginners.
I bought myself this complete pack.. [CD, support book and main textbook.] and give it a try .. and I love the way it works.
It simply follow a common sense evidence:
When you learned to speak your mothertongue. you did not start by cramming your head with grammar ..
Well, this course does the same..
mainly . you listen,. you read, you repeat, you make senses of what you read or repeat and instead of learning by heart, you UNDERSTAND ...
Yes, there s some grammar in the course,and yes, it does give you plenty of exercises to practice and see how well you re doing.
The main textbook is 256 pages in full colour, with a good choice of learning material, the CDs are clearly recorded, and the support book gives you all the keys to the exercises, ideal for self study.
Honestly at that price ... this is a Great value for money,. specially for the course which is really a good course for beginners.
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Those of us that are old enough to remember the Lafayette family from French lessons at school will immediately feel comfortable with this books approach. Well laid out, colourful and concise - just what you want when you are on your first steps to learning another language. the book goes into enough detail where necessary without bogging down your brain with confusion. The use of informal and formal words can help the reader plan what they need to say to any particular person. Very useful tool to gain an understanding of German and would be an excellent read to gain a grounding for any personal or even business trip to Germany. I consider it to be money well spent,
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
By more relaxed, I mean "familiar". I am using both Willkommen and Deutsch Plus (on two separate, but concurrent, courses). For those that don't know, there is a "familiar" and "polite" form of address and Willkommen makes those differences known and uses both forms more than D.Plus. D.Plus is skewed more towards the "polite" (business) form of address. Both are good courses and both come with CD's.
With Willkommen, you will spend a long time per chapter on one subject (meeting and greeting, where do you live work etc) whereas D.Plus gets into a pattern of two pages and onto the next subject.
It would depend on what style of learning you like. If you are going to study using just one book/CD, I'd probably pick Willkommen. If you intend learn at your own pace by reading other German study aids, go for D.Plus.
With Willkommen, you will spend a long time per chapter on one subject (meeting and greeting, where do you live work etc) whereas D.Plus gets into a pattern of two pages and onto the next subject.
It would depend on what style of learning you like. If you are going to study using just one book/CD, I'd probably pick Willkommen. If you intend learn at your own pace by reading other German study aids, go for D.Plus.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wilkommen
Very good. The book assumes no prior knowledge and information is presented in small chuncks and an interesting and easy to understand way. Could benefit from a better dictionary.
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by Stephen Bingham
Willkommen!
The book arrived in very good time and in good condition. I was pleased with the service from the bookseller and would be happy to recommend to friends and family. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2009 by Barbara Read
great course for beginners
This is a very well laid-out course book that teaches German in a conversational, relaxed manner. It is visually appealing with plenty of colour. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2009 by C. Tait
Willkommen
A well laid out book but too many errors for my liking and not all often used words are translated so we have to use a dictionary along side, just a little annoying at times. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2007 by Nigel Taylor
So far, so patchy
Well laid out and presented. I'm only up to lesson three and two errors found already. I hate that in a language book. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2006 by Douglas Nisbet
Truly Awful
This is a truly awful book. It's virtually impossible to find any grammar information as it doesn't have an index.
It doesn't deserve any stars.
It doesn't deserve any stars.
Published on 20 Mar 2006 by Liz MacCormick
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