Customer Reviews

German For Dummies Audio Set

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This is great for just a quick introduction to the language and if you want to pick up common phrases/sentences. The draw backs are it's not very in depth and the pace is slow (but for good reason; it's to give the listener plenty of time to repeat) and the speakers are very monotone, which can make it seem boring and like it's taking even longer. A way to cope with it is that I sometimes read through the section of the book I'm going to listen to and then listen to the CD later while I do other things, such as exercise, cook, housework, etc. Anyone who is looking for an in depth book that breaks it down piece by peice and explains the nitty gritty of it, this is not for you. However, if you're looking for something quick that will help you pick up common phrases quickly, this is a good choice.

I like this product, you actually get to see the words and then hear them. I So hope this dummy can learn this to hold up my end of a conversation. Learning to write the words are helpful when you have people write to you. The CD arrived in very good condition.

Enjoying this. Easy to use and fun to learn from. I have learned a lot.

So far it is easy to follow and I feel I am actually learning some German. Every phrase is repeated twice and they give you plenty of time to recite the words back.

I have been trying a couple of different things on my quest to learn the german language. One of the major downfalls with this CD is that is does not show you the german alphabet. It you had to spell somthing to someone then you would not be able to survive off f the learning device. I really like that I can listen to the CD as I am doing other things such as cleaning my room, or getting ready for bed, but the CD is often slow and kind of boring. I would not just sit down and read to book, but I carry it with me in case I find my self waiting for something to continue my studies. One of the reasons I like the Audio set is because the book that accompanies the CD shows how to conjugate some different verbs, which is essential when trying to learn any language. This also shows you some irregular verbs, which is a huge plus. Another downfall is that you do not get to hear differnt german dialects.

My husband and I are attempting to acquire German as another foreign language. We thought this would be helpful to add to our library. We've been using some online tutoring as well as friends and family, and have a few books by Berlitz on German. As an addition, It is good instruction, but couldn't have been more boring.

I have to admit, I am sorry I bought it, but will keep trying to use it, as it's good to have correct pronunciation. I haven't made it through the first CD yet. This actually de-motivates me. I will update this review when I get a bit further into the study.

Sra. Gose
Author of Flip Flop Spanish: Ages 6-9: Level 1 (Book + Audio CD)