Tangram aktuell is the revised edition of Tangram and is aligned precisely with the guidelines of the reference framework. The textbook prepares students for the Start Deutsch 1 and Start Deutsch 2 exams, as well as the Zertifikat Deutsch. Target audience: Adults and teenagers aged 16 and over in all beginner courses (A1-B1) worldwide. Learning objective: Tangram aktuell leads to proficiency levels A1, A2, and B1 and specifically prepares students for the exams (Start Deutsch 1 and 2 or Zertifikat Deutsch). Learners using Tangram aktuell quickly become capable of actively and creatively using the German language. This achieves essential goals of the Common European Framework of Reference: communicative competence and linguistic action ability. Structure: Tangram aktuell is a textbook in six volumes. The workbook and the accompanying CD are integrated into the coursebook.