The development of new media allows German language learners (GFL) in Taiwan to access authentic and current information sources directly from German websites. New media provide high value for learners by fostering their learning motivation and improving their learning outcomes. This article presents a Blended Learning (BL) course for German majors in an undergraduate university program, combines a traditional classroom-based learning component and computer-assisted learning. Learning strategies for reading comprehension are taught and practiced both in the classroom and by using online resources. Students were assigned to read German texts in groups or by themselves and present them in class. To promote greater autonomy in their learning they have to read various background texts. Students can learn time management by choosing, when they read these texts and when they do the online tests on the university-wide virtual learning platform as homework. The online-tests system provides them prompt feedback with answers and notes in their autonomous learning process. In addition, they explore web contents as a group task with classmates. The inquiry-oriented lecture format is implemented in the task-oriented WebQuest-Sites (e.g. http://www.cquestgarden.com/main.php, Nr. 2791 and 2834). Learners work with authentic information direct from the German websites. Through online searching they practice their reading skills (e.g. skimming, scanning, speed reading, reading comprehension) and vocabulary learning by researching essential information which is needed for an oral presentation in front of their peers in the classroom. The learning content in this BL-course is combined and monitored with online tests and oral presentations. In this way autonomous learning is introduced to students, who may not have had such practice in independent, self-directed learning.