The Instant Recall series presents a technique for learning vocabulary that has been scientifically proven up to three times more effective than conventional methods. Ideal for travelers or students as young as 10, these programs will teach 200 key words, as well as a method that can be adapted for learning many more. Remembering vocabulary, the building block of communication, can be one of the hardest tasks for many learners. This audio program on two 75-minute CDs teaches over 200 key words by encouraging you to imagine verbal images that connect the sound of the Spanish word with the English meaning. The vivid, often bizarre nature of the verbal image, combined with regular testing, is critical in enabling memorization and effective recall, as academic studies on this method have proven.
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Developed by memory expert Dr. Michael M. Gruneberg, Instant Recall Spanish Vocabulary offers a proven method that provides easy-to-remember word pictures to help you recall words in Spanish--instantly. All you need to do is listen, picture the images, and then respond to the tests--and you'll learn 200 basic words and phrases faster than you ever imagined possible.
Think of an image in your mind's eye for about ten seconds.
- The Spanish for soup is sopa. Imagine a soup that tastes like soap.
- The Spanish for rice is arroz. Imagine someone shooting arrows that land in your plate of rice.
- The Spanish for cheese is queso. Imagine a case o' cheese.
- The Spanish for bread is pan. Imagine loaves of bread stuffed in a pan.
Now, what are the Spanish words for bread, cheese, rice, and soup?
Studies have shown how fast and easy this course is: Students have achieved remarkable results up to three times quicker than through conventional methods. For travelers wanting to be able to communicate abroad and for those having difficulty learning basic Spanish at school or in class, Instant Recall Spanish Vocabulary is the quick way to success.
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Dr. Michael Gruneberg is an internationally respected authority and author on memory enhancement. He is the president of the American Society for Applied Research in memory and cognition.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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OK, so some of the associations are a bit dodgy, but I actually found this to be really funny, which ultimately helped me to remember the words.
With only 200 words you're not going to become fluent, however I found the vocab to be really useful when used in conjunction with Michel Thomas' 8 disc foundation course (which concentrates more on sentence structure and verbs). My husband didn't use Instant Recall (and only did 6 of the 8 Michel Thomas discs) and it was surprising how much I had to translate/communicate during our recent trip to Cuba.
It concentrates more on Latin American pronunciation, which was good for our purpose. I did find that the translation of a couple of the words didn't quite match up, but this was never a problem during our stay.
In short this is worth the money if you get it for a good price.
With only 200 words you're not going to become fluent, however I found the vocab to be really useful when used in conjunction with Michel Thomas' 8 disc foundation course (which concentrates more on sentence structure and verbs). My husband didn't use Instant Recall (and only did 6 of the 8 Michel Thomas discs) and it was surprising how much I had to translate/communicate during our recent trip to Cuba.
It concentrates more on Latin American pronunciation, which was good for our purpose. I did find that the translation of a couple of the words didn't quite match up, but this was never a problem during our stay.
In short this is worth the money if you get it for a good price.
89 of 99 people found the following review helpful
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I was a complete beginner and this gave me the confidence to continue. It's quick, it's easy and I wish there was more of it. I can't recommend this enough if it's your very first tool for learning Spanish.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great CD set to learn around 200 Spanish words using word and imagery association. The product review on this page explain the methods quite well. I found the explanations very clear and I was able to picture the images very well, therefore storing the vocab in my memory. Like other reviewers here I suggest you listen to this with your eyes closed to really picture the images in your mind. Some of the links are a touch tenuous, and these are the words I fail to remember, I've found (and recommend) that using my own imagery works better for these words and I'm slowly starting to grasp the remaining few words that previously escaped me. Not only is this course good for learning basic vocab, but it is also good for your brain overall, encouraging memory techniques that can be transferred outside of this course. The speakers on the discs are clear and are pleasant to listen to. Some courses i've done previously have put me off straight away with cheesy music and terrible speakers; this course has none of that. Overall this is a great place to start if you want to learn Spanish to get by on holidays and if you want to get a good grounding before starting night classes. I'd also recommend Michael Grunbergs Spanish association book that compliments this course perfectly and which I picked up on amazon for 2.99. This course is well worth a try.
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Good idea
A shame about the American delivery and condescending encouragment!
Good that each secment on its own track so that you can skip the parts not required
Good that each secment on its own track so that you can skip the parts not required
Published 27 days ago by Ed
4.0 out of 5 stars
a good guide
i liked it due to its large comprehensiveness.its also inexpensive and well laid out and .i would recommend it to any body
Published 2 months ago by E. Mills
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Instant Spanish recall
This cd is a very quick and easy way to learn common Spanish words. Made in a simple to remember recall by picturing images to the word. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dpk
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Good for beginners
This is my first attempt at learning a language since school. The use of word association may seem long winded, but for me it makes it simple. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Lynne
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Good? but annoying
I bought this before a Spanish holiday and tried so many times to persevere with it but could never get to the end of the first disc. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Alistair McArthur
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great starter
have loved doing this CD - its, basic enough for beginers with a good range of words and a couple of phrases at the end. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr JAR Lightfoot
4.0 out of 5 stars
great book for beginners
bought for 13 year old daughter whos learning french but wanted to start learning spanish before she gets high school, came in a pack of 3. great little set for beginners
Published on 7 Jan 2011 by jike10
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Hassle-free Spanish
I got this cd set to get a few words of Spanish under my belt for a holiday. Didn't know what to expect. It turned out to be really easy. Read more
Published on 23 April 2010 by Keyboard Gnome
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Spanish vocab
I listened to this whilst driving which probably wasn't the best time as I wasn't concentrating fully, but the concept is good and so I must sit down in a quiet room and give it... Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by P. Brett
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o myyyy....
Excellent!!! So easy to learn with this CD, it's straight to the point, and easy to understand, I have mine on in the car, it has loads of little quizes which always wake me up on... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2010 by Nicola S. Howells
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