The book for beginners in German cursive writing. Even newcomers can easily get started with German cursive (Kurrent) using this book. The textbook is divided into two sections: In the reading part, the focus is on practicing the letters from individual words to complete texts based on the Kurrent of the turn of the century. Original texts from three centuries can be deciphered - solutions are provided in the appendix for verification and reference. In the writing part, the emphasis is on the Offenbach script by Rudolf Koch and Martin Hermersdorf, but the forms of Sütterlin and the handwriting from the previous century, along with the associated writing tools, are also presented. Additionally, a workbook is included, which follows the didactic structure of the textbook with groups of letters and words for copying on pre-printed lines.