Stage 2 of this course was inspired by the high-speed trans-European train, and in the spirit of its namesake, it seeks to transport its students quickly and efficiently from absolute beginner to the highest grades of GCSE, calling at all stations of the National Curriculum! It is intended for fast learners who will cover the GCSE course in German over a short period (one to two years). The speech on these cassettes is clear, natural and sympathetically paced, with opportunities for repetition to aid students in their comprehension of German. Listening activities are clearly introduced, so that each set of dialogues can be found quickly. Transcripts appear in the student's book where appropriate, or in the teacher's book, where there are guidelines on the use of the cassettes for all activities.