Information about the series: The German book for the current educational plan is the integrated language and reading book for all areas of German instruction. Overview of the student book: transparent structure, divided into competence areas: speaking, listening, writing, reading, dealing with texts and media, reflecting on language, work techniques and methods, orientation knowledge in the appendix. Clear structure of the chapters in three steps: Basic part: systematic development of the main competence area with a concluding self-diagnosis. Test yourselves! Integration and differentiation: linking another learning area, applying and deepening the already acquired competencies on the differentiation pages. Challenge and support. Classwork training. Fit in... or a project for creatively applying what has been learned. Fundamental principles: imparting, diagnosing, and differentiating competencies.