German for Advanced Level - A Resource-based Approach (Paperback)

This book takes a look at the present A-level language examinations and a reappraisal of the needs of students learning German for A-level and other examinations. It suggests a fundamental change of emphasis from traditional grammar/translation methods to a more stimulating communicative approach centred round the interests and the intellectual development of the students. It outlines systematic procedures for exploiting authentic materials and texts of a wide variety of styles and registers, proposing a multi-media approach to language learning which involves students personally in developing research skills and critical faculties. This methodology is illustrated by a series of authentic texts with sample exploitations.