I’m using the name Michel Thomas for brevity the series is actually called “The Michel Thomas Method” because Michel is not personally the teacher of many courses in the series, such as Japanese and Russian.Īll three courses have three goals: (1.) To start learners speaking and forming sentences, (2.) to teach the basics of the grammar, and (3.) to teach learners how to recognize cognates when they encounter them in the future, for fast vocabulary growth. Because of this, I’m writing this review now before completing Michel Thomas German. By that time, my experiences with Paul Noble and Language Transfer might not be fresh in my mind anymore. Perfect German (which includes the Vocabulary Builder module), 3. However, I realized that it will take a few more months for me to complete all of the Michel Thomas German courses. My plan was to use all three series for German and then write this comparative review. I’ve used Language Transfer for German and I’m now using it for Swahili. I’ve used Michel Thomas (Total and Perfect) for Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and a little bit for German. Since I don’t get paid for this review, I can do so honestly. My only bias is that I prefer to start learning a foreign language using completely audio courses (after a honeymoon period, which I talked about in an earlier post). These three series all qualify. I like to study in bed with my MP3 player–in the dark, when I wake up in the morning. Since I set my alarm early, this is the best time of day for me to be consistent in my studies. Also, in the summertime after work, I like to lie down on the grass in a park and look up at the trees or the clouds while I study one of these courses. In fact, they are the courses I use myself. I would recommend any one of them as the first or second course for anyone starting to study a foreign language on their own. Whether you want to travel, communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family, or just understand more of what's going on in the world around you, Pimsleur will help you learn German and expand your horizons and enrich your life.Michel Thomas, Paul Noble, and Language Transfer courses are completely audio, and they’re all of excellent methodology and good recording quality. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak German. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. This course includes Lessons 1-5 from the German Level 1 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction. In total, 2.5 hours of audio, all featuring native speakers.Works for everyone – Recommended for ages 13 and above.Genius – Triggers your brain's natural aptitude to learn.Cost-effective – Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native speakers.Based in Science – Developed using proven research on memory and learning.Self-Paced – Go fast or go slow – it's up to you.Proven Method – Works when other methods fail.Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you've learned, so you can put it into action. You'll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. With Pimsleur you'll become conversational in German - to understand and be understood - quickly and effectively. The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn German
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