MENSCHEN A1.1

"Modular structure: every module consists of three short units and four additional Module-Plus-Pages The lessons are each four pages long and follow a transparent and repeated structure pattern: - every unit begins with an interesting introductory situation – mostly combined with a listening text -, which introduces the unit's topic and stimulates emotions and interest. - On the following double page, the language, word fields and structures from the previous lead-in situation are introduced and practised using authentic reading and listening texts. - the unit's new word field is presented in the heading in picture dictionary form making it easy to remember. - Final page: writing and speaking practice or mini-projects pick up on the lesson content and both structures and important phrases appear in a clear summary. - the four additional Module-Plus-Pages offer further interesting information: - Reading-magazine: magazine page with a variety of additonal reading texts - Film spots: Exercises for he DVD's film sequences - Project cultural studies: suggestions for a project - Finale: Songs with tips for creative use in class - the integrated learner's DVD-ROM offers individual extension and consolidation tasks as well as automated exercises for self-study at home "