Express Russian: Learn to Speak and Understand Russian with Pimsleur Language Programs (Pimsleur Express)

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Additional Express Russian: Learn to Speak and Understand Russian with Pimsleur Language Programs (Pimsleur Express) Information

The Pimsleur programs provide a method of self-practice with an expert teacher and native speakers in lessons specially designed to work with the way the mind naturally acquires language information. The various components of language -- vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar -- are all learned together without rote memorization and drills. Using a unique method of memory recall developed by renowned linguist, Dr. Paul Pimsleur, the programs teach listeners to combine words and phrases to express themselves the way native speakers do. By listening and responding to thirty minute recorded lessons, students easily and effectively achieve spoken proficiency.

No other language program or school is as quick, convenient, and effective as the Pimsleur Language Programs.

The Comprehensive Program is the ultimate in spoken language learning. For those who want to become proficient in the language of their choice, the Comprehensive programs go beyond the Basic Programs to offer spoken-language fluency. Using the same simple method of interactive self-practice with native speakers, these comprehensive programs provide a complete language learning course. The Comprehensive Program is available in a wide variety of languages and runs through three levels (thirty lessons each) in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. At the end of a full Comprehensive Program listeners will be conducting complete conversations and be well on their way to mastering the language. The Comprehensive Programs are all available on cassettes and are also on CD in the six languages in which we offer the Basic Program on CD.

What Customers Say About Express Russian: Learn to Speak and Understand Russian with Pimsleur Language Programs (Pimsleur Express):

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I listen in my car every day on the way to and from work. This is a great way to learn.

Except for the first chapter, I wouldn't recommend it to people who are just starting to learn the language. This CD was perfect for that. This is not a CD for beginners. I have studied Russian at school 30 years ago and simply wanted to refresh my memory.

It's not cheap, but there is no other substitute out there that comes close to this. Pimsleur is simply the best most useful way to learn a language. SIX STARS. You will need a good book in addition to help formally learn grammar rules and you'll need to learn more vocabulary than you can on an audio program, but when it comes to hitting the ground running and internalizing a language, Pimsleur is the way to go. It's practical, actually fun, challenging and effective at getting you SPEAKING a language instead of staring at a page trying to memorize rules and vocabulary. The need to react quickly and the variety of things they throw at you really cement the knowledge and make it instinctive and not just intellectual.

I find it easier if I can visualise the written Russian while trying to speak it. It is a good product for acquiring pronunciation skills, but it would have been better if the supplied manual had included at least the Russian texts of the dialogues. If you are trying to learn Russian on your own, you will need at least a grammar text, a dictionary and perhaps a verb conjugation text.