Language Comes to Life
The Sag mal Fotoroman is a twenty-four-episode video series that follows four students studying in Berlin, immersing learners in authentic, visually rich storytelling. Each dramatic episode mirrors the lesson’s vocabulary and grammar, helping students see the language in action. With textbook dialogues that preview the video content and post-viewing activities that reinforce it, the Fotoroman offers multiple entry points for comprehension, communication, and cultural insight—all while keeping students engaged in the unfolding story.
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Foundations for Real-World Communication
Students develop communicative confidence through vocabulary and grammar introduced in context and reinforced via a structured progression—from guided, form-focused tasks to open-ended application. Scaffolded activities incorporate collaborative and problem-solving tasks that foster meaningful language use. Systematic review of new and previously learned material supports long-term retention and the effective application of language skills.
Kultur Section
News and Cultural Updates
Building Intercultural Understanding
Sag mal weaves cultural insights throughout every lesson, helping students engage with the practices, products, and perspectives of the German-speaking world. Monthly News and Cultural Updates deliver authentic, current resources with scaffolded tasks that spark discussion and deepen understanding. New readings, updated country snapshots, and video-based activities highlight everyday life, traditions, and viewpoints that align with ACTFL goals of intercultural communication and real-world application.
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Advance Language Skills Across Modes
Students strengthen interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational skills through reading, listening, and writing tasks tied to each lesson’s theme. Lesen selections, two of which are new to this edition, include pre- and post-reading strategies that build literacy and confidence. Hören and Schreiben sections guide students from comprehension to self-expression, with tasks that support authentic communication. Each unit concludes with an assignable online Projekt that synthesizes language skills in a sequence of meaningful, real-world tasks, supported by a performance rubric.
Lesen Section
Hören and Schreiben Sections
Projekt
Group Chat Activity
Student Video Recording
Expanding Opportunities for Communication
To support Sag mal’s interactive, communicative approach, the Fourth Edition expands its suite of speaking tools with additional online partner and group chats, as well as individual video recording activities. These flexible resources allow instructors to assign interpersonal and presentational tasks outside the classroom. Each activity is supported by clear, student-friendly rubrics that outline expectations, promote accountability, and make grading more consistent.
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Discover the latest enhancements and updates in Sag mal, Fourth Edition.