Sag mal, 4th Edition

An introduction to German language and culture

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.

Available August 2026

What sets this program apart?

The Fourth Edition features 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.

What’s New:

  • New TV clips and readings in the Kultur and Lesen sections
  • New assignable Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) based on Zapping TV clips
  • New online-only grammar auto-graded activities
  • New Communicative Objectives and Can-Do Statements
  • Enhanced vText with Embedded Media

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Digital at your fingertips

Experience the Sag mal Supersite, an unparalleled digital learning environment with integrated content, resources, and tools built exclusively to support language learning.

  • Everything you need to plan, teach, and assess
  • Program-specific, theme-based practice activities with auto-grading and immediate feedback
  • Plenty of authentic and cultural media
  • Robust assessment program with ability to customize or create your own
  • News and Cultural Updates to keep students informed about current events in the German-speaking world

Product details

  • Author
    Christine Anton | Tobias Barske
  • Lessons
    12
  • Published
    ©2027

For students

  • Student Edition textbook (paperback or loose-leaf)
  • Supersite Plus with vText—the online, interactive student edition
  • WebSAM online student workbook

For instructors

  • Instructor Annotated Edition textbook
  • Instructor Supersite with Assessment Builder, Assignment Calendar, and additional instructor resources
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