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Swiss German Phase 1, Units 1-10
Learn to Speak and Understand Swiss German with Pimsleur Language Programs
This Edition: MP3
Lessons: 10
ISBN: 9781442330276
Your Price: $41.95
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Description
Includes 10 lessons (5 hours) as MP3 download, plus PDF user's guide and culture notes
The Swiss federation is composed of 23 cantons. About 65% of the Swiss population speak Swiss German and it is spoken in 11 out of the 23 cantons. Pimsleur's Swiss German uses speakers with urban intonation and pronunciation spoken in cities such as St. Gallen, Zÿrich, and Basel.
Swiss German Phase 1, Units 1-10 provide an introduction to Swiss German with 10 thirty-minute lessons. With this product you start from zero, learning first survival phrases and vocabulary, then progressing to speaking and understanding at a functional level. Every lesson contains an introductory conversation, and isolated vocabulary and structures, as well as full practice for all vocabulary introduced. Emphasis on pronunciation and comprehension. At the completion of this course, you’ll have a basic vocabulary and speak with a near-native accent. This course provides you with a solid foundation upon which to expand your language skills. Culture Notes are provided to give you further insight into Swiss German language and culture. A Notes booklet is also included in PDF format.
Pimsleur® equals success. Just one 30-minute lesson a day gets you speaking and understanding like no other program.
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- Easy to use (3)
- It works (3)
- Perfects accent (3)
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Pros
- Easy to use
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
- No writing component
Best Uses
- Family background/Heritage
- Self-improvement
Comments about Swiss German, Compact:
I truly have enjoyed learning Swiss German using the Pimsleur method. My husband is Swiss and I am now able to have small conversations with him.
Since I have finished all 10 lessons I would really like to continue learning the language. Although I can ask my husband, it is not the same as having the words sounded out, he speaks very fast and doesn't necessarily have the patience.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Fun
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
Cons
Best Uses
- Just for fun
- Travel
Comments about Swiss German Phase 1, Units 1-10:
I had been reluctant to order the Swiss German course, fearing that I would get it mixed up with standard German. But Swiss German words and sounds have a distinct charm of their own which immediately won me over. The woman's voice, especially, expresses a delightful lilting quality that makes one want to visit Switzerland to hear more. I found that my grasp of standard German was strengthened, rather than weakened, by working through the Swiss German course and comparing the numerous differences. A full 30-lesson Swiss German course would be a most welcome addition!
Pros
- Easy to use
- Fun
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Family background/Heritage
- Just for fun
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about Swiss German, Compact:
The pacing of the program is great. Review comes up just as frustration with new material begins to fluster me. My husband and I are both going through the program and although we learn at different rates the structure of the lessons makes it comfortable for both of us.
We are planning a trip to visit Swiss relatives soon and believe our language skills will help us communicate with both English and non-English speakers. A good value for the money and FUN to study.
Comments about Swiss German, Compact:
Very easy to use. I think you should continue the series. We are getting more and more Swiss vistors to our country, especially in the ski industry.
Comments about Swiss German Phase 1, Units 1-10:
How wonderful to find a resource to help learn Swiss German. Very easy to use for both myself, and our children (who have a Swiss dad). There really isn't much around to help learn this language, so please, please extend this series.
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