The book "Introduction to German Didactics" provides aspiring German teachers with a comprehensive overview of the essential foundations of German didactics. It addresses central topics such as child and adolescent psychology, as well as current findings in learning psychology that are significant for designing German lessons. Through practical examples, the fundamental concepts and methods of language, literature, and media didactics are explained in detail. Special attention is given to primary school didactics, which is covered in its own chapter. Furthermore, the book offers insights into relevant educational policy debates that are important for future teaching activities.