Information about the volume: New elements in Volume 4. Double-sided background file in each unit with cultural information about the USA. Americana - highlights on the country and its people. Each unit includes a reading course page for systematic work on reading comprehension. Continuation and deepening of test preparation. The final unit offers the opportunity to read and possibly stage a short play. Information about the series: Conceptual competencies: communicative skills, methodological competence, learning and working techniques. Differentiation: Numerous extra offers for differentiated work within the classroom. Preparation for secondary level II: Analyzing literary texts, viewing sections for working with films, practicing mediation. Text file: Appendix with fictional and non-fictional texts. From Volume 5 onwards: Each unit is followed by three to four pages.