Berlitz Rush Hour German (German Edition) [Audio CD]

Howard Beckerman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 9812462740 | ISBN-13: 978-9812462749 | Publication Date: January 1, 2003 | Edition: 2nd Pkg

BERLITZ RUSH HOUR GERMAN

A musical language course for people on the go


Have you ever noticed how you still remember words to a song you haven t heard in years? Berlitz Publishing knows that putting words to music makes the words easier to remember. Rush Hour uses the power of catchy melodies and dynamic rhythms to introduce you to basic German expressions and vocabulary for everyday life. Rush Hour German holds listeners interest by following a day in the life of its main character, Jon, who wishes to learn the foreign language of a girl he wants to date. As he learns German, so will you! Original music and catchy songs help you remember everyday words, phrases, and sentences and the romantic, exciting storyline keeps you involved.


What do I get?

*2 audio CDs (2 hours total)

*1 bonus music-only CD of favorite Rush Hour songs (1/2 hour)

*Listener s guide so you can follow along with the audio


How does the course work?

1. All audio course listen and learn at home, at the gym, in the car, on the plane

2. 10 short lessons fit easily into your busy lifestyle

3. Get additional support online--go to berlitzpublishing.com for a downloadable audio script and learner s guide


Topics include:

*Greetings

*Telling time

*Transportation

*Weather

*Jobs

*Food

*Shopping

*Sports

*Leisure activities

Editorial Reviews

Review

Bouncy music, a backbeat, short sections…and lessons put to song take…the monotony out of learning the basics. --Los Angeles Times

For car commuters or anyone with...limited time to learn. --New York Post

Makes it easier to learn and retain a language. --USA Today

About the Author

About Berlitz


For more than 125 years, Berlitz has been the most trusted name in language learning. Berlitz was built on the principle that language skills are best acquired through conversation, with a focus on real-life situations. Today, we offer self-study audio language programs, phrasebooks and dictionaries in more than 30 languages for children and adults.
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With more than 450 language schools in over 60 countries, Berlitz has taught millions how to speak another language.

Product Details

• Audio CD: 120 pages
• Publisher: Berlitz Travel Guide; 2nd Pkg edition (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9812462740
• ISBN-13: 978-9812462749
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.1 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,052,509 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rush Hour German, January 15, 2004

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Daniel J. Eskridge (Kennesaw, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Berlitz Rush Hour German (German Edition) (Audio CD)

I bought this about a month before going on my honeymoon to Europe (most of which was in Germany and Austria). It helped tremendously. I listened to it every day on the commute to and from work, and by the time we landed in Frankfurt I was able to get around reasonably well. I especially liked how, unlike most foreign language tapes, it did not require you to keep up with a written book (always difficult when you are driving). My only issue with it was that it tended to focus more on dating someone who speaks German rather than traveling to a German speaking country.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Silly but effective!, February 21, 2005

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H. Brady "HeatherB" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Berlitz Rush Hour German (German Edition) (Audio CD)

My husband and I are preparing for a trip to Germany this summer. I got this out of the library, and we love it! We're amazed to find how many phrases we've retained after just a few listens, thanks to the silly but catchy songs. We're always singing them to each other.

As other reviewers have pointed out, it may have made sense to include more travel-related material, but nevertheless we've been very pleased with these CDs.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this item!, March 8, 2006

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L. Arthur (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Berlitz Rush Hour German (German Edition) (Audio CD)

I bought this a month ago and my family and friends are shocked at how much I've learned. I learned how to tell someone my name, how to ask their name, how to say "it's nice to meet you" and "it's nice to meet you too!" and numbers 1-12 all in the FIRST DAY! Since you are learning by song, you remeber phrases and their meanings much easier and faster than you would by reading a book. Sure, the songs are a little cheesey but they get the job done. Wonderful beginners German learning tool! A+