Instant Immersion Hebrew

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Product Features

• Windows 98 and higher

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008NRU7
• Item model number: 80341
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 22, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,947 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

In Europe, it's no secret that the vast majority of people are either bilingual or trilingual. The Euro Method is the easy and simple way many Europeans learn to speak a second language. Based on the same tried and proven techniques that allow a four-year old to learn to speak a language long before that same child can read or write, Instant Immersion Hebrew is guaranteed to be the best method for learning to speak Hebrew quickly.

For years, linguists have known that immersion--being surrounded by native speakers and culture--is the absolute, fastest way to learn a second language. The two CD-ROMs enclosed, Talk Now! Hebrew and World Talk: Hebrew, simulate immersion and will move you from beginner to intermediate speaker faster than any other language learning software.

Talk Now! Hebrew is designed for beginners who want to learn as quickly as possible. Whether on business, vacation, or meeting a foreign visitor, Talk Now! is the disc to get you started. Hearing and practicing authentic everyday speech develops your natural ability for language. The disc's quizzes, games, and stories are fun as well as educational, and you'll be amazed at how much you remember after a surprisingly short time.

World Talk: Hebrew is the next level up, featuring additional activities, more dictation, and a recording section that lets you hear and compare your voice with a variety of native speakers. Topics include the calendar year, building sentences, asking directions, and using numbers. The interactive TV quiz is definitely a hit, where the resident champion may turn out to be more intelligent than you think! You can also compare your skill with a one-on-one match with a friend.

Product Description

About - In Europe , its no secret that the vast majority of people are either bilingual or trilingual. The Euro Method is the easy and simple way many Europeans learn to speak a second language. Based on the same tried and proven techniques that allow a four-year old to learn to speak a language long before that same child can read or write, Instant Immersion Hebrew is guaranteed to be the best method for learning to SPEAK Hebrew quickly. For years, linguists have known that an immersion environment is the absolute, fastest way to learn a second language ­ the concept is based on being surrounded by native speakers and a new culture. The 2 CD-ROMs enclosed, Talk Now! and World Talk, simulate these aspects and will move you from a beginner to intermediate speaker faster than any other language learning software on the market. Features - Instant Immersion Hebrew2 CD-ROM SET Includes: Talk Now! Hebrew Designed for beginners who want to start learning a new language as soon as possible. Whether on business, vacation, or perhaps meeting a foreign visitor, Talk Now! is the disc to get you started. By hearing and practicing authentic everyday speech, your natural ability for language will develop. This EuroTalk CD is designed to be fun. Research in the early 90s at the University of California revealed that memory is greatly improved when accompanied by fun and laughter. Our quizzes, games, and stories provide that, and youll be amazed at how much you remember after a surprisingly short time devoted to the disc! World Talk Hebrew The next level up from Talk Now!, and takes you on to the next stage with new activities, added dictation, and a brand new recording section. Youll cover topics including the calendar year, building sentences, asking directions, and using numbers. The interactive TV quiz is definitely a hit, where the resident champion may turn out to be more intelligent than you think!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 2 Discs, 1 good, 1 bad..., April 10, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Instant Immersion Hebrew (CD-ROM)

Contains Two CDs. I really liked the first one. The Talk Now! CD is good for learning vocabulary. The double pronounciation between a male and female speaker was a good touch. I learned a lot of new vocabulary from this CD.

But in the second CD (World Talk), there was a big jump in level. They start giving directions in Hebrew and using words that you would need to learn elsewhere. Verbs are used and conjugated without defining them or explanation. Useless for a true beginner. If I had just used the first CD-ROM and then started the second disc, I would have been totally clueless as to what was going on.

Series doesn't deal with the Hebrew Alphabet or Grammer.

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't be fooled by the name!, July 31, 2003

By 

Meirav "yll" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Instant Immersion Hebrew (CD-ROM)

This is not immersion. It is a series of games in Hebrew. The games will teach you vocabulary, but it will not teach grammar nor will it help you make sentences.

On the positive side, I did find the games were useful in getting down vocabulary that I had a hard time memorizing. The other good thing about the CD is that there is no English.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good starter., May 19, 2007

By 

Jane Marlin (Tama, IA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Instant Immersion Hebrew (CD-ROM)

This is a good toe in the water program. A great way to learn some basic
noun vocabulary. It's fun and easy. I like the approach. Too bad it doesn't have many continuations in higher levels. This is not at all a grammar type program and it is very basic. The material is presented in a very learnable format.

It presents colors, some foods, some household items, 1-10 numbers in the first CD. The second takes vocab learned in the first CD and uses phrases with the previous vocab as clue words. I like the game format that makes it really fun.