Maximal is the new textbook for German as a foreign language aimed at young people aged 11 and up. The teenagers Jan, Lena, Anton, and Alicia guide students through all the lessons and convey authentic youth language. Stories from their everyday lives motivate speaking from the very beginning. Humorous videos showcase the world of the main characters and train listening and viewing comprehension. Additionally, it includes a variety of text types, such as emails, apps, and social networks, grammar overviews, self-evaluation tests, and an alphabetical word list.