Information about the title: The clearly designed workbooks follow the thematic structure of the language books and offer an expanded range of exercises. The assessment of learning progress, the "Are you fit?" pages at three levels, and the optional tasks facilitate differentiation. The workbooks are also available with a CD-ROM that includes spelling and grammar exercises. Information about the series: Together with the Reading Friends and the Environmental Friends, the Language Friends form an interdisciplinary and subject-integrated network. Concept: The strength of the Language Friends concept lies in embedding subject-specific systems within larger thematic contexts. The narrative image at the beginning of each chapter encourages discussion within the learning group. The learning areas of German instruction are conveyed integratively. The Blue Pages contain methodologically varied tasks.