Kontakte

Kontakte, 9th Edition is an introductory German textbook designed to build functional language proficiency through a communicative framework. Rather than centering instruction on grammar rules, the program emphasizes comprehensible reading and listening input within thematic contexts.

The curriculum develops language skills around practical life themes. Topics include personal identity and daily routines, possessions, work, housing, travel, food, childhood, health, and contemporary life in the twenty-first century.

Written by Erwin Tschirner and Brigitte Nikolai, this introductory program incorporates major national language frameworks, including the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, and the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements. Accompanying digital resources provide additional support for both students and instructors.