An expertly written German B course now updated for first examination 2020, providing students with thought-provoking materials to help them develop strong language skills and solid critical thinking. The workbook provides students with extra practice as they explore the five themes from the new IB Diploma Language B guide: identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. It helps students further develop their German language skills with additional exercises complementing the activities in the coursebook. With activities suitable for both standard and higher level students, the workbook is ideal for teachers needing differentiated exercises for their class and can be used for independent study. Answers to the workbook questions are in the teacher's resource.

This coursebook prepares students thoroughly for the requirements of the 2013 German B syllabus (first examination 2015), at both Standard and Higher Level. It is totally international, offering authentic materials from a variety of German-speaking countries. The texts and topics have been chosen because of their intrinsic interest to young people, and to enable students to develop a genuine intercultural understanding. The exercises are carefully designed to develop students' linguistic abilities, while encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and allowing them the opportunity to interact personally with the material.