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German Phase 2, Units 1-30
Learn to Speak and Understand German with Pimsleur Language Programs
This Edition: MP3
Lessons: 30
ISBN: 9781442309296
Your Price: $119.95
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Also available in: CD
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Includes 30 lessons and reading instruction (16 hours) as MP3 download, plus PDF user's guide and reading booklet
German is the official language of Germany and Austria and is one of the official languages of Switzerland, Belgium, Lichtenstein, and Luxembourg. Nearly 100 million people speak German as their first language: about 77 million in Germany, 8 million in Austria, and 4.5 million in Switzerland.
Can learning another language be as easy as speaking your own? Yes with Pimsleur it’s that easy. Learn on your own time, at your own pace, and wherever you choose. German Phase 2 includes 15 hours of spoken language practice and one additional hour of reading instruction, and is designed to be used after completing Phase 1.
- In the first 10 lessons of Phase 2, you begin to use the past tense. Structures become more complex and informal speech is introduced. Conversations become fuller, and learners are able to discuss business and social activities, manage shopping situations, and express their interests. As you progress, vocabulary is expanded and fluency increases.
- The next 10 lessons of Phase 2 allow you to further combine and build upon known elements, and produce longer and more complex sentences. You learn to bargain with shopkeepers, deal with business situation, get and give medical information, and discuss the weather.
- In the final 10 lessons of Phase 2, you’ve doubled your vocabulary and have several hundred structures to draw upon. You’ll gain experience asking for assistance, finding a location that is some distance away, and using relative structures – faster, slower, etc. Sports and leisure activities are explored, as well as shopping, changing money, and future travel plans. By the end of Phase 2, you’re speaking at a midintermediate level with nearnative pronunciation, and you are comfortable meeting most social demands and limited job requirements.
Reading Lessons are included at the end of Unit 30. These lessons, which total about one hour, are designed to give you practice reading German, and to provide you with some insight into German culture with proverbs, common expressions, and a broad look at things you’ll see when visiting an Germanspeaking country. A Reading Booklet to be used with the audio lessons is also included in PDF format.
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Pros
- Easy to use (8)
- Portable (8)
- It works (7)
- Perfects accent (5)
- Fun (4)
Cons
- Pricey / poor value (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (8)
- Self-improvement (7)
- Business/work (5)
- Fun (5)
- Family background/heritage (3)
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Pros
- Easy to use
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about German Phase 2, Units 1-30:
I feel that I'm really learning.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Fun
- It Works
- Portable
Cons
- Expensive
- No writing component
Best Uses
- Business/Work
- Just for fun
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about German Phase 2, Units 1-30:
It has improved my reading ability and my ability to understand spoken German in films in just a few weeks. The only improvement I would suggest might be more reading exercises but there are so many other resources available for German reading and grammar that it's not a real problem and Pimsleur is the best program for developing a comprehension of spoken German that I've encountered.
Pros
- Continually Reinforces
- Easy to use
- Fun
- Grammar Added Subtly
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
- Speak A Little Slower
Best Uses
- Business/Work
- Family background/Heritage
- Travel
Comments about German II, Comprehensive:
I have used the Pimsleur I and II products, and I will soon order the advanced course. It makes it very easy to learn a foreign language.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Fun
- It Works
- Not Overwhelming
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
- Not Loud Enough
Best Uses
- Just for fun
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about German Phase 2, Units 1-30:
I am having very good sucess with the program so far. I have completed Level 1 and a third of Level 2. The introduction of informal conversation with Du is difficult at first. I am trying not to be critical of that at this point because the program has really made it "easy" for me to pick up German and Pimsleur seems to be dead on with his research. I'd rather personal rather focus on the formal version and then add less formal conversation later. I am able to retain what I have learned. I listen to a new lesson everyday and listen again while I am out walking. I like the portability and that I can focus just on the words and pronunciation. One thing I don't like in the MP3 version is the sound isn't very good. I have it all the way up and it is still hard to hear on the computer. I am impressed with the product. Pimsleur's research has really paid off.
Sometimes I have to slow things down a bit and spend two days on a lesson. Occassionally there is a lesson that introduces a ton of new material and it seems very overwhelming at first. After a second listen and sometimes a third it is much easier to move on with confidence. I've grown accustom to the speakers voice. Toward the end of the first unit, one of the guys dropped out and I found myself missing him because I was so use to his voice. This other guy is more soft spoken. I am looking forward to finishing all the German units and becoming proficient in German. so far this program has given me the confidence to have such a lofty goal. Thanks.
Pros
- Easy to use
- It Works
- Portable
Cons
- Expensive
- No writing component
Best Uses
- Business/Work
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about German Phase 2, Units 1-30:
I have lived in Germany on and off and have been trying to improve my language skills. While I had a good foundation in the language and could understand a good bit, my skills are lacking when it comes to speaking myself. I started at the 2nd level with Pimsleur and it is just what I needed to gain more confidence in speaking and using the language myself. While I still have my work cut out for me to improve, I am gaining more confidence and love the style of the courses in that it forces me to respond and not only listen/study. I would recommend the course if you are hoping to improve in this area.
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