This coursebook prepares students thoroughly for the 2011 German Language B syllabus. It has an international approach, offering authentic texts 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 at the same time encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills, and allowing them the opportunity to interact personally with the material.