Weber Barbara, Foley John. German AllTalk Complete Language Course: Learn to Understand and Speak German with Linguaphone Language Programs (5/17)

Linguaphone. 2005. 73 p. ISBN: 0747309957
16xAudio CDs in MP3 / 256 kb/s / stereo / 16 hoursLinguaphone allTalk German is an entirely new audio-only course. It has been devised to help you to understand and speak German without having to consult written material, apart from this introduction and the vocabulary included into the brochure.During the course you will hear German native speakers conversing at normal speed, and with practice you will quickly understand and speak German as it is spoken. Because you will ‘hear’ the language - rather than ‘see’ a written version of it - your accent will be an authentic copy of the native speaker accent.It is always difficult to gain an authentic accent when you can see the words in your own alphabet. Working from sounds alone rapidly gives you confidence in what you hear. It also removes the desire to ‘see’ the language before daring to use or respond to it.Linguaphone allTalk utilises the highly-successful tried and tested Linguaphone method of ‘listen, understand and speak’. Each of the units is divided into short sections (denoted by brief musical ‘stings’), and it’s best, certainly until you feel confident with the grammar and vocabulary, to take each section at a pace you can handle. Don’t attempt too much at one go. Stop the recording whenever you feel the need to - either to take a break, or to go back and listen again to what you’ve just been learning.This last point is particularly important. One of the great advantages of this audio-only course is that you are in control, and the pace of your learning is entirely up to you. If you experience difficulties at any time and in any section - perhaps with the grammar, with some pronunciation, with comprehension, or with anything else - then take the time to go back to wherever you need to in order to review and revise that section. And when you feel completely confident with what you’ve learnt, continue the recording.Included with all the vocabulary and grammar, there are dialogues, comprehension tests and other learning activities.You will also hear a number of so called ‘verb boxes’ - brief sections in which you can listen to some of the different forms of useful German verbs. The highlighted verbs are also repeated after the vocabulary which follows this introduction.Language guide in English.You will learn* Over 2000 essential German words and phrases
* Practical German vocabulary for everyday situations
* Ability to speak, listen and write basic German
* Development of an authentic German accent