Modern Languages Study Guides: Der Besuch der alten Dame: Literature Study Guide for AS/A-level German (Film and literature guides) by Paul Elliott
Literature analysis made easy. Build your students' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it into context, understanding the themes and narrative technique, as well as specialist terminology.
Breaking down each scene, character and theme in Der Besuch der alten Dame (The Visit), this accessible guide will enable your students to understand the historical and social context of the play and give them the critical and language skills needed to write a successful essay.
Strengthen language skills with relevant grammar, vocab and writing exercises throughout
Aim for top marks by building a bank of textual examples and quotes to enhance exam response
Build confidence with knowledge-check questions at the end of every chapter
Revise effectively with pages of essential vocabulary and key mind maps throughout
Feel prepared for exams with advice on how to write an essay, plus sample essay questions, two levels of model answers and examiner commentary
Modern Languages Study Guides: Der Besuch der alten Dame: Literature Study Guide for AS/A-level German - About the Author
Paul Elliott has taught German since 1981 and is Head of German at The Purcell School. He is currently a Senior Examiner and has extensive authoring experience.