The book "Word Formation and Collocations in German Lessons" by Winfried Ulrich offers a comprehensive analysis of word formation competence and its significance for overall language proficiency. It highlights morphological awareness, which enables learners to understand the structure of complex words, thereby improving their reading comprehension and expressive abilities. By recognizing morphemes and their meanings, unknown words can be grasped and learned more quickly, contributing to vocabulary expansion. The book also addresses the relevance of collocations, which are common word combinations that are of great importance for language use. The content is designed to be suitable for both classroom instruction and individual learning, providing numerous exercises to deepen the topic. The third edition of the book ensures that the information is current and relevant.