Volume 3 and Volume 4 together lead to level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference and prepare specifically for the Deutsch Start 2 test. The course book with integrated workbook also contains an audio CD of the workbook portion, so learners can work on the listening comprehension and phonics exercises independently at home . In volumes 3 and 4, new protagonists appear in the sound picture story, who convey topics relevant to everyday life such as sports, communication media, cars, traffic, travel, banking, and life stations in an exciting way.