Most authors include basic information about how the text is used. The text is a primer, the starting point for multimedia work.

• Study the grammar explanations.
• Note which patterns are being demonstrated in the dialogues.
• Note how the words are being used in the dialogues.
• Note what is being said with respect to the communication situation.

• How do I form a question?
• What pattern do I use to compare two things?
• What are the restrictions on using this word?
• How do I express an apology in this language?

After dialogue work, go on to the exercises in a similar manner. Make sure you understand the point of the exercise before you do it on the audio.

Understanding the text and all the grammar rules and usage conventions does not necessarily equal a high grade in the course. How well do you speak and comprehend the language? "Knowing" the language and "performing" it are quite different. The latter involves skill acquisition with multimedia work.