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A language lifeline ... fun, fast and easy (The Independent )
Teach Yourself Instant German: The elements are simple and very straightforward ... strong encouragement ... plenty of opportunity for spoken practice. This course worked very well for me.
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We have completed your Instant French. We think it is wonderful.
(Tom and Maureen Peil, Preston )
... Elisabeth Smith's Instant Greek was a real help ... the simple scripts and audio make it crystal clear ... I'm delighted with my progress.
Teach Yourself Instant German: The elements are simple and very straightforward ... strong encouragement ... plenty of opportunity for spoken practice. This course worked very well for me.
('Professional Manager' magazine )
I am terrible with languages yet I am picking up Spanish! I found Instant Spanish excellent!
We have completed your Instant French. We think it is wonderful.
(Tom and Maureen Peil, Preston )
It is now a year since I first came across [Instant French] at my local library and I have benefited tremendously from this happy occurrence ... I loved the sense of humour ... Each week I did the final test with bated breath wondering if this time the little bar chart [...] would take a nose dive - but it didn't.
(Lesly Hopkins, Twickenham ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.Product Description
This CD accompanies the book, Teach Yourself Instant German. The book can be purchased on its own (0 340 86827 9) or as a pack with the CD (0 340 86765 5).
Alternatively the recording is also available on a cassette either on its own (0 340 86829 5) or as a cassette/book pack (0 340 86828 7).
Alternatively the recording is also available on a cassette either on its own (0 340 86829 5) or as a cassette/book pack (0 340 86828 7).
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I did German at school and worked in Stuttgart for four months. However my experiences with the language in both of those circumstances wasn't really enough for real-world, in-the-street interactions with German people.
The book and CD really do cover the most likely scenarios that you would encounter as a visitor or tourist. The course emphasises that your ability to speak German is not enough - you have to be able to rapidly interpret a spoken answer that contains words you don't know or weren't expecting. It coaxes you into picking out the key words that you do understand.
This was my experience whilst working in Germany - I could mostly say what I wanted but couldn't always interpret the answer. "Everyday" words like "enough", "always", "exactly" and "perhaps" weren't really taught at school but are frequently used and their use can dramatically affect the meaning of a sentence.
The course's motto is "near enough is good enough" and that's been my experience whilst visiting German. The Germans really seem to appreciate you trying to speak German and are very forgiving when you make the odd mistake.
I'm now looking for a more intermediate course so that I can be more fluent and accurate - suggestions welcome!
The book and CD really do cover the most likely scenarios that you would encounter as a visitor or tourist. The course emphasises that your ability to speak German is not enough - you have to be able to rapidly interpret a spoken answer that contains words you don't know or weren't expecting. It coaxes you into picking out the key words that you do understand.
This was my experience whilst working in Germany - I could mostly say what I wanted but couldn't always interpret the answer. "Everyday" words like "enough", "always", "exactly" and "perhaps" weren't really taught at school but are frequently used and their use can dramatically affect the meaning of a sentence.
The course's motto is "near enough is good enough" and that's been my experience whilst visiting German. The Germans really seem to appreciate you trying to speak German and are very forgiving when you make the odd mistake.
I'm now looking for a more intermediate course so that I can be more fluent and accurate - suggestions welcome!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Teach Yourself Instant German package is a superb resource for the learner who needs to be able to speak the language in a short period of time and with a good degree of understanding. As it is a fast track course, it probably isn't for you if you're looking for an in-depth long-term training regime, however, for those looking to get a bit of German under their belts in a short period of time it's a great choice.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Seriously...from someone who has barely spoken more than 2 words in German and who only visited this great country last year I am thouroughly enjoying the book and CD! Ok so i'm only on week 2 but already feel I could happilly begin to use it elsewhere! The clearly laid out text is easy to follow and the flashcards a useful tool! Like with anything it helps to do extra away from the CD and book- whether its post its allover your walls or doing a little extra 'overtime' your sure to pick it up fast with this pack! Don't expect miracles you have to work hard but if this means learning a whole new language then great! Do it! do this one and make sure you get both the book and CD!
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