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Indonesian (Compact) [CD] [ABRIDGED] [AUDIOBOOK] (Audio CD)

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

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.

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  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Pimsleur; Abridged edition (June 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 074350626X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743506267
  • Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.7 x 2.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #541,897 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)


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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent start, November 30, 2002
By "arualeiram" (Madison WI) - See all my reviews
As a life-long student and instructor of languages, the Pimsleur method offers a unique learning experience for those who find traditional language study or classes difficult. The Pimsleur method is especially good for extremely active people, as it teaches the language through listening and spoken repetition rather than on any written text. The tapes are easily usable when working out, in the car, etc.

I own and have experience with a number of the different Pimsleur sets. In terms of this abridged volume, it is the approximate equivalent of the basic language skills necessary to travel to Indonesia. However, after completing the 10-lesson set, the user has the equivalent knowledge of an Indonesian 101 student after the first week of class. The lessons are fantastic for teaching basa-basi (small talk that is very different from "Western" small talk and much more culturally necessary), but are also extremely oriented to the male traveler.

The lessons begin with a man striking up a conversation with an Indonesian woman seated next to him on the plane. As the conversation progresses, more vocabulary and syntax structures are introduced. After the man arrives, he goes around Jakarta asking directions to different jalan (streets), thus teaching the user how to inquire after directions. The lessons do transition fairly well, but do not cover a lot of material on the whole.

Upon completing the course, the user has basic essential travel vocabulary that will truly ease a trip to Indonesia. These same scenarios are less applicable to meeting orang Indonesia in different situations, but this can be overlooked by someone just wanting the basics. There are very few decent Indonesian language courses or materials, so Pimsleur definately provides a decent start. But user beware--the tapes include very few cultural notes, so be sure to read up on Indonesian cultural norms prior to heading over there.

In sum, 4 stars is very generous for this course. Being that there are very few available, it is a good place to start. However, you can learn just as much by finding an international student or immigrant who wants to tutor. In one lesson you are likely to cover more material--focused on your needs--than in the entire 10-lesson set.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to Indonesian, June 15, 2001
By C. Wadsworth (Fort Myers, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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I have tried many different Pimsleur programs, and like all of them, Pimsleur Indonesian is fantastic. It introduces the listener to the basics of a foreign language, teaching correct pronunciation and grammar almost effortlessly. It's rare to find audio materials available in Indonesian, so kudos to Pimsleur for publishing this. Now, if only they would expand this program to a full 30-lesson course. A great start to your study of Indonesian.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good but enough bang for the buck, September 19, 2005
By J. Leveque "ChanelCinq" (San Francisco and the globe) - See all my reviews
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I like Pimsleur and I think they are really easy to use. However I found the Pimsleur very formal. For "you" they use Bapa and Ebu. Bapa means Mr and Ebu means Mrs. Only once in 4 months did I ever hear the use of either and that was when they called me Ebu Leveque.

All the Pimsleur programs seem to follow each other. I used Pimsleur Thai as well and Pimsleur Thai lesson 7 is identical tho Pimsleur Indonesian lesson 7. But Bahasa Indonesia is a really easy language. When I would listen to Pimsleur Thai 3 or 4 times before moving on I would listen to Pimsleur Indonesian once before moving on. Unfortunately they could have added a lot more material. I did not feel I got bang for my buck for Pimsleur Indonesian.

Bahasa Indonesia is really easy. There is absolutly no conjugasion of verbs. I would save your money, grab a dictionary, and ask the locals.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Learning a few words with the right pronunciation
It is probably the best method on the market when it is about getting the right pronunciation, however the vocabulary is extremely limited. Read more
Published on July 5, 2006 by M Spocky

4.0 out of 5 stars more please
I agree with most of the other reviewers. This course definately leaves you wanting more. Partially because it is fun and quite effective, partially because I got the feeling... Read more
Published on October 14, 2005 by Don R

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good. Wish there was more.
I'm very impressed with the Pimsleur language system. Their methods of staggered repetition meant that what they taught I learned. Read more
Published on October 2, 2005 by M. L. Vezie

1.0 out of 5 stars Faulty Disk
I was so disappointed when the product was damaged. I have sent the faulty disk in for a replacment to Simon and Schurster weeks ago. Read more
Published on September 11, 2005 by Elizabeth Spelsberg

5.0 out of 5 stars Great start for slow language learners
Language aquisition doesn't happen easily for me. The Pimsleur tapes patiently taught me a foundation of words and phrases in spoken Bahasa Indonesia which were immediately at my... Read more
Published on August 25, 2002 by John Driscoll

5.0 out of 5 stars Indonesian: a springboard for further learning
This is the first Pimsleur program I have ever tried, and I am impressed. You learn a small but highly functional vocabulary and you learn to use the words in ordinary... Read more
Published on May 14, 2002 by mjfitch

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