Menschen: Kursbuch A1 DVD-ROM – 24 Jan. 2012

I've just finished the A1 level book and will be moving onto level A2. It's taken me from the very beginner level to a basic conversational level.Positives:~ great (mostly) interesting content, perhaps slightly more appropriate for slightly older age groups (by that I mean not for children). This is purely because of the selection of topics.~good pacing with interesting clearly laid out topics for learning broken down into grammar, vocabulary, listening, and speaking practice.~ nice images, and engaging layout~great accompanying materials including a practice boook, a variety of audio material and videosCons~the layout in terms of order can be confusing. Finding exercises, audio material, and videos appropriate for each class can be problematic and the book overrelies on the already out of date cd / dvd format which maybe inaccessible to some "in one place" as many laptops don't have a CD / DVD Player any more. Streaming would be better.~ the audio is on the CD, the videos on DVD. It's very confusing. And time consuming.~it's a coursebook and best used with a tutor as many exercises are meant to be interactive rather than designed for self study.It's a book for people who want to learn German as a foreign language rather than "German for tourists" so something to bear in mind. It very much depends on what, and how you want to learn.It's a "German only" book. There are no explanations in English.I covered it with a tutor in just under a year with about one hour a week. But I can hold simple conversations on a range of topics in line with the A1 requirements. I've also learned a bit about the German culture.

helpful

Except for the delay, the book is perfect, thank you.

Book is great!

In general, I am happy with this book but as a beginner of the German language it can be challenging as nearly all if not all of the words in the book are in German. This is not exactly convenient. Overall, it is generally a good book to learn German.

nice book

This book is used in the German as a foreign language in their local Volkschuchle. I see how it works for them, because the exercises are designed for students to work in pairs, or to interact with the tutor. As for me, in terms of working/studying on my own, I find it falls short, because I'm not going to be speaking to myself in German - not in this way, anyway. Also, the course book has to be worked hand in hand with the workbook, which is unsatisfactory - and quite expensive, to boot.I'm just mad I spent all this money on the book, to be honest.

All is good, thank you

O livro é ótimo, veio todo certinho. Só não tiveram muito cuidado com a embalagem, amassou um pouco o livro mas nada grave que pudesse atrapalhar o uso.

This book was recommended by German Instructor. It is easy to follow and comes with audio.

Entregado a tiempo, y buen producto.

Super

Good text book for beginners.