Willkommen! In this chapter you will meet some German families; find out how the ideal of family has changed; discuss what a family means to you. You will also review the simple past tense; learn conjunctions; review negation; write a short biography.

The Auf Deutsch! Web site offers you lots of ways to expand upon what you have already learned and to test your knowledge of the chapter material.

• Try these activities to explore authentic Web sites in German-speaking countries and apply what you have learned to real-life situations.
• Check your knowledge and understanding of the chapter vocabulary using online flashcards.
• Test yourself with a short self-quiz to find out how well you know the material in this chapter.

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