Series: Earworms: Musical Brain Trainer
Audio CD
Publisher: Berlitz Travel Guide; 1 Blg edition (March 19, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0841601054
ISBN-13: 978-0841601055
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #2,735,247 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #43 in Books > Books on CD > Languages > Language Instruction > Russian #453 in Books > Travel > Asia > Russia > General #19956 in Books > Travel > Europe
I really enjoyed this product. That said, I want to note some of its downsides so you know what you're getting yourself into if you buy it:- Only an hour long- Not much Russian vocabulary- Doesn't teach you how to form your own sentences- Since it's set to music, you might not like some of the songs (I didn't like all of them, but none really irritated me)Now that the downsides are out of the way, I'll let you know why I really liked this product. I'm using a variety of sources to learn Russian. This course is neat because since it's set to music, it feels like a different part of your brain is working. I can listen to this course while doing other things and still be taking it in, while with most other audio courses you really have to think and give answers (like Michel Thomas, which I really like) so you really can't multitask effectively while listening to them.Although it doesn't teach you a great deal of vocabulary due to the fact it's only an hour long, what it does teach you, it teaches pretty effectively. For instance, Russian numbers have always been hard for me to remember. And I hate memorization, but this course really taught me numbers in a way that can't forget. It also teaches you how to order a meal, ask where the nearest bus station is, etc. I think the vocabulary in this course is a good start for beginners or those who just want to know a little Russian while on a trip.I've listened to this course many times (and will continue to do so) because I feel it's fun and unobtrusive. Some other courses really make you think super hard, with this one you can just relax.
RAPID RUSSIAN VOL. 1Berlitz Earworms© Marc Wickert November 14, 2010[...]I spend a great many hours each week on the road, so 18 months ago I decided to utilize my time behind the wheel as productively as possible by learning a new language - Russian.The Berlitz Earworms learning technique is by far the most student-friendly CD system for me. I tried other CD language products, but found them too difficult and distracting whilst driving.There is an included phrase book one can refer to; however the secret to "Rapid Russian Vol. 1" by Earworms is that by simply listening to these essential words and phrases, they are "burned deeply into your long-term memory in next to no time."KEY POINTS TO EARWORMS MUSICAL BRAIN TRAINER:* Effortless, enjoyable and effective* Essential phrases for your trip abroad* Words anchored deeply into your memory by gentle repetition to music* Stimulating and self-motivating through real rapid progress* Developed by language teaching experts* Target language spoken by native speakers* Pronunciation acquired automatically* Listen and learn, anytime, anywhere: in the car, while jogging...* Phrase book includedAnother feature of "Rapid Russian Vol. 1" I really enjoy is the jovial personalities of the speakers - something I found sadly missing in other audio systems. When you spend a lot of time learning a new language, you want it to be an enjoyable experience, and not in a classroom-style setting where you are continually being tested and scrutinized by a condescending teacher.Marlon Lodge (English voice) and Tatyana Komova (Russian voice) make learning Russian a lot of fun and something you are likely to stick with.
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