Alles Gute is a complete introductory German program consisting of eighteen short, manageable chapters. The text, ideal for beginning language courses that meet only three days a week, focuses on practical vocabulary, basic grammatical structures, and communication skills. Clear and succinct grammar explanations are followed by both contextualized form-focused grammar exercises and communicative activities, Alles Gute has been substantially up-dated to reflect the recent social, political, and cultural changes in Germany. Further enhancements to this edition include many new authentic readings, cultural information boxes, and photo essays.