The two-volume textbook "Your Start in German" is aimed at adults with little or no prior knowledge of the German language, who also want to learn or improve their reading and writing skills in the Latin script. This volume contains Part 1 of the textbook. Learners acquire the letters through a sound house in 10 lessons. In each lesson, the necessary vocabulary is first developed orally, supported by numerous illustrations, thus laying the foundation for the subsequent writing and reading comprehension exercises. Partner work and language games provide variety and reinforce what has been learned.