Lithuanian: Learn to Speak and Understand Lithuanian with Pimsleur Language Programs [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Pimsleur (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 7, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0743536894 | ISBN-13: 978-0743536899 | Edition: Unabridged

Compact Lithuanian, a stand-alone 10-lesson (5 hours) program, teaches beginning language strategies for essential communication and traveling needs, plus an introduction to reading.

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About the Author

Dr. Pimsleur devoted his life to language teaching and was one of the world's leading experts in applied linguistics. After obtaining his Ph.D. in French from Columbia University, he taught French Phonetics and Phonemics, and supervised the language laboratory at UCLA. He went on to become Professor of Romance Languages and Language Education, and Director of The Listening Center at Ohio State University; Professor of Education and Romance Languages at the State University of New York at Albany; and a Fulbright lecturer at the University of Heidelberg. Dr. Pimsleur was a member of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF), American Educational Research Association (AERA), Modern Language Association (MLA), and a founding member of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). His many books and articles revolutionized theories of language learning and teaching. After years of experience and research, Dr. Pimsleur developed a new method that is based on two key principles: the Principle of Anticipation and a scientific principle of memory that he called Graduated Interval Recall. This program incorporates both of these principles to provide you with the most simple and effective learning method possible.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Pimsleur; Unabridged edition (June 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743536894
• ISBN-13: 978-0743536899
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,974,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best way to learn to speak!, June 22, 2000

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Patricia Cotter (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lithuanian: Learn to Speak and Understand Lithuanian with Pimsleur Language Programs (Audio Cassette)

As with other Pimsleur language courses, this is a great way to pick up the correct pronunciation. Lithuanian is difficult for English speakers, and sounds different than many languages we're used to so these cassettes are even more helpful. It starts with very simple pronunciation, breaking words down into sounds and goes through various phrases and sentences good for travelers. It is all audio, no book really. I'm waiting for them to do a complete course in Lithuanian!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So far, so great!, June 15, 2001

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Tammy Posey (Drumright, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lithuanian: Learn to Speak and Understand Lithuanian with Pimsleur Language Programs (Audio Cassette)

I have only been through the first 4 lessons...not quite half the way through, and I love it! It has been made so simple. The only thing I would add so far is a book of some type that one could reference the spellings of the words and phrases being taught. I am afraid I may be able to verbally communicate with people when I get to Vilnius, but may not be able to read directions, menus and such. This program is a wonderful way to learn how to "get around" with the Lithuanian language. I may not end up fluent in the language, but I will be able to ask someone if they understand English! It is quick and enjoyable!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pimsleur's Lithuanian I, December 31, 2002

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Phil Cripps (Wiltshire, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lithuanian: Learn to Speak and Understand Lithuanian with Pimsleur Language Programs (Audio Cassette)

The Pimsleur learning method is definately a winner for me. Although I had previously studied a little of the language structure, I seem to have raced through the cassettes, and have just started 'unit 9'.
As an Englishman, I find the 'Sir' and 'Ma'am' bit a little tedious though. We don't say this in England, and during the many times that I've been to Lietuva, neither do they. Also, the conversations are conducted with people in the 'formal' manner. Whilst not confusing anyone, it would have been nice if the 'informal' forms were also given a mention, - i.e. as in French, 'vous' and 'tu', it is the same in Lithuanian.
As someone else has already written, it would be better if the speakers would at least spell some of the words they are teaching. This is because many letters are 'palletalised' (softened) in Lithuanian, and so, for example, I can't easily tell if they are saying a 'b' or a 'p' for the word 'lunch' (phonetic - 'piatowta').
Finally, I think my biggest gripe is that the commentator refers to the course as 'Pimsleur's Lithuanian One'. So far, I have not found 'Lithuanian Two'. It's a good start, but you could be left high and dry, with nowhere to progress.