Berlitz German Premier (Win/Mac)

by Nova Development US

Product Features

• Software for learning German on the computer, in the car, or on the go
• Total immersion; multimedia learning; flash-card system; speech analysis
• Learn in the car with complete German course on 4 audio CDs
• Practice vocabulary using iPod or other MP3 player
• Ideal for all levels--beginner, intermediate, and advanced

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000GCGQ9G
• Item model number: ZGX
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 15, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,755 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Now you can learn German the easy way with the straightforward software that’s been helping people learn foreign languages for more than a decade. Berlitz German Premier is fast, easy, and effective. With this unique, time-proven learning system, we’ve provided three powerful ways for you to learn German--on the computer, in the car, or on the go.

On the Computer--Engaging Activities Mean You'll Learn Faster

• Total immersion: learn by listening to actual conversations
• Multimedia learning: enhance your knowledge by watching videos
• Flash-card system: reinforce your learning with this proven method
• Speech analysis: improve your pronunciation with practice conversations

In the Car--A Comprehensive German Course on Four Berlitz Audio CDs

Learn in your car with a complete German course on four audio CDs. Berlitz makes it easy to improve your fluency while you're on the road. These CDs are included absolutely free!

On the Go--Innovative iPod Exercises Included Free

Practice your vocabulary using your iPod or other MP3 player. Test your proficiency with word lists that match the software.

Plus...

• Flash-card software for your Palm or Pocket PC
• Vocabulary-building screensaver
• And much more

Ideal for All Levels

Beginner: get comfortable as a new learner by starting with the basics.

• Meeting and greeting
• Basic travel terms
• Numbers and money
• Colors
• Sightseeing

Intermediate: rapidly improve your pronunciation through conversation.

• Asking for directions
• Ordering a meal
• Shopping
• At the hotel
• Emergencies

Advanced: learn words and phrases that will make you sound like a native speaker.

• Office conversation
• Speaking on the phone
• An evening with friends
• Survival phrases

Product Description

Learn German the easy way with the straightforward effective system that has been helping people learn foreign languages for more than a decade. Learn three different ways: 1) on your PC 2) in your car and 3) on your iPod or other mobile listening device. System Requirements:Windows 982000Me or XP; Pentium 133 Mhz or Faster; 64 MB RAM; 800x600 display; CD-ROM drive; Sound card and speakers. Macintosh - OS x 10.1.3 or later G3 or faster processor 128 MB CD-ROM drive. Format: WIN 98ME2000XP/MAC 10.1 OR LATER Genre: LANGUAGE UPC: 727298403459 Manufacturer No: ZGX

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Strictly the basics, May 22, 2008

By 

Rob Z. (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Berlitz German Premier (Win/Mac) (CD-ROM)

You get what you pay for. I have tried a couple of different of these type of "intro" products in hopes of learning enough German to make my way around while traveling in Germany and Austria; and I do not see where one is better than another. The Berlitz German Primer is just that, a primer. At best it gives you enough to ask some basic "survival" questions and (hopefully) recognize some basic things you may encounter, for example, while in a restaurant, at a train station, hotel, etc.. Again, my experience has shown me that all of these inexpensive programs will do the same thing. The biggest disappointment with this Berlitz product is the MP3 files that can be loaded onto a personal audio device. These are nothing but a series of words and a few very short catch phrases; pretty worthless. Don't think for one minute this program enables you to recognize much, if any, German spoken by native Germans because it will not. Again, its value is as a very basic entry level language primer and it does that as well as the other inexpensive products that are available.

22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheaper Than Rosetta Stone!!, March 5, 2008

By 

Throbbin' Hood "Carlin's Ghost" (Limbo) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Berlitz German Premier (Win/Mac) (CD-ROM)

I've gotta say that I tried so many language learning programs out there (even taken a formal class), and Berlitz Premier has to be the best. With the various ways to study the language (listening, reading, watching video clips), this edition has it all for you. My personal favorite are the CD's for on-the-go and the video clips (it's like watching German TV, I guess).

I had heard many things about the Rosetta Stone language courses, but honestly feel that paying nearly $500 for 3 levels of course is just bulls--t! Even just 1 level at $200 a pop is rape! I looked carefully at the description and can't find any differences except for the people saying it's the best they used. I'm not risking that much money to find out!

Berlitz interactive lessons allow for reading, the flash-cards allow for easy recognition and spelling, and the videos and CD's allow for natural language learning, so you hear how people actually talk and not some kraut talking down to non-German speakers.

Overall, this program rocks! Can't go wrong with this one. And if you do, you don't have to give yourself a DDT for spending so much money.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the Money..., April 5, 2008

By 

J.D.M. "Ya'aqov" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Berlitz German Premier (Win/Mac) (CD-ROM)

For the money this a truly a "Premier" program. I've never tried programs like Rosetta Stone because of their prices, but for German Software under $50, this is a very impressive and thorough program.

If you are trying to learn to speak German than this is the program for you. If you are trying to learn read German, say for graduate comps., then you'll find it less helpful. But it does establish the foundation for German that you'll need when you go to learn the German Jargon of your field.