Christine Anton
Tobias Barske
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Discover why educators choose Sag mal for their German language programs
“Sag mal is one of the best resources for online teaching. It has a robust and reliable publisher portal that is both intuitive and straightforward to use.”
—Tim Altanero, Ph.D., State College of Florida
Student-Friendly, Purpose-Driven
Sag mal offers a clear and purposeful path to communication, guiding students to express themselves in German from day one. With a visually engaging layout, logical structure, and communicative tasks, students build skills in context while exploring the cultures of the German-speaking world.
The Fourth Edition enhances this approach with updated cultural content, interactive tools, and new readings that promote intercultural competence, critical reflection, and personal connection. Students make meaningful comparisons between cultures as they strengthen language skills and deepen global understanding.
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The Program Sampler gives you a guided preview of the curriculum, including a walkthrough of a lesson and insights into how each component supports learning. It's a great way to explore the structure, teaching approach, and digital tools before diving in.
The Hallmarks of Sag mal
Real-World Communication at the Core
Sag mal emphasizes purposeful communication. Students develop their skills through practical vocabulary, applicable grammar, and meaningful interactions such as partner chats, group discussions, and video activities, building confidence and proficiency through authentic practice.
Culture Through Authentic Video
Culture is fully integrated into every lesson through a wide range of authentic video resources. Each unit features Zapping clips, short films, TV clips, and a Fotoroman video series that highlights everyday life in the German-speaking world. These videos spark curiosity, support language acquisition, and bring cultural products and practices to life in context.
Designed for Success—in Class and Online
With a color-coded layout, clear organization, and a comprehensive suite of Supersite tools, Sag mal enhances both teaching and learning. Auto-graded activities, assignable Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs), a flexible vText, and rubrics for projects and chats ensure instruction is efficient, aligned, and effective.
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At Vista Higher Learning, our mission is to raise the level of teaching and learning of languages to a new level. Our singular focus since the start has been on creating the highest quality integrated print and digital solutions that meet the needs of all language learners—from those learning a new language to those improving a second language or perfecting their native language. We remain dedicated to publishing research-based, groundbreaking digital and print materials that inspire and empower language educators and students to face the challenges of the twenty-first century.
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