Old media
Whilst reading may be considered as old media nowadays, it can still be included with new media with the introduction of electronic reading devices.
Here are some key words and phrases about reading.
Hilfsvokabeln– Helpful vocabulary
das Buch– book
das E-Buch – e-book
die Zeitung– newspaper
die Zeitschrift– magazine
der Roman– novel
lesen– reading
der E-Reader – e-reader
die Website– website
Did you know?
Germany has produced many famous novelists. These include Heinrich Böll, Thomas Mann, Franz Kafka and Günter Grass.
Germany's most prolific and well-known author is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832). He wrote not only novels – Romane – but also poetry and plays – Gedichte und Theaterstücke. He was also an amateur artist, essayist and literary critic.
The Goethe-Institut, which promotes the language and culture of Germany throughout the world, was established in 1951.
Goethe is considered to be Germany's greatest literary figure (This clip is from: BBC TWO Great Continental Railway Journeys)
