Echo 1 provides clear grammatical progression and development of language skills in the context of lively and appealing content. The short two-page units are motivating and accessible for the pupils and make lesson-planning easy.

• The book develops pupils' use and understanding of German by providing straightforward explanations of the way language works, alongside motivation, stepped activities.
• Clear learning targets are made explicit to the pupils at the beginning of each unit.
• Simple grammar explanations and practice help you to provide an integrated approach to teaching the structure of the language.
• Language-learning skills are carefully developed through the activities, and supported in the other components.
• Explanations and modelling of German pronunciation are accompanied by regular practice activities throughout the book.
• Extensions units ensure that the core remains accessible and that all abilities are catered for.
• Differentiated reading and writing activities at the back of the book provide a wealth of material that pupils can work on independently.
• Mini-tests, end-of-module checklists and revision tests provide valuable material for Assessment for Learning. Assessment for Learning is further supported in the other components of the course.