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· Takes you from beginner level to intermediate level, step-by-step
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Millions of people worldwide have discovered the value of Instant Immersion™, the most effective program available for learning to speak a foreign language quickly. Based on the highly effective Euro Method™ (an intuitive approach that surrounds you with native speakers and a new culture), New and Improved! Instant Immersion™ Spanish provides authentic dialogue and traditional settings that immerse you in the Spanish language and lifestyle. Written and developed by university professors and linguistic experts, each lesson in this 8-CD suite utilizes the same learning methods and retention techniques used in university-level language programs. The lesson plan is designed to build a solid foundation of vocabulary terms and fundamental dialogue skills, all of which are reinforced throughout each advancing lesson. You will quickly move from a basic speaking level to an intermediate level with easy-to-follow activities on pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, sentence formation, and listening. Additionally, the cultural notes provide you with an inside glimpse of Spanish customs, and introduce proper etiquette appropriate to various situations. Whether learning for business or for pleasure, you'll quickly learn how to confidently speak Spanish with Instant Immersion™.

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Designed to emulate everyday situations you may experience while in a foreign country, the New & Improved! Instant Immersion Japanese course fully prepares you for interaction among native Japanese speakers. Developed by university professors and linguistic experts, this thorough curriculum moves you from a beginner level to an intermediate level, fast - simply hear the words in Japanese, their English translation, and then repeat. Starting with a complete phonetic introduction to the alphabet (each sound is also demonstrated with a vocabulary term), this 8-compact disc suite focuses on building a strong vocabulary base of commonly used terms. Each proceeding CD includes concepts from the previous lessons, ensuring you retain each core principle. As you progress, you’ll easily apply verbs and vocabulary terms to informal and formal dialogue. In addition, the cultural notes introduce you to ethnic foods, Japanese traditions, and appropriate etiquette that will benefit you while traveling. From greetings and questions to subjects such as food and days of the week, the New & Improved Instant Immersion Japanese suite is the quickest and easiest course available for confidently learning to speak the Japanese language.

Lesson Plan includes:
CD 1: Alphabet, sounds, pronunciation tips
CD 2: Greetings, introductions, jobs
CD 3: Numbers (1-100), telephone numbers, age, time/hours, days & months
CD 4: Shopping and asking questions, numbers (100-90,000), colors, adjectives
CD 5: Family, addressing family members
CD 6: Verbs, forming sentences
CD 7: Finding and following directions, using the telephone
CD 8: Descriptive words relating to weather, sickness, events, and friends

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1073752 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 8
• Binding: Audio CD

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From AudioFile
In any beginning language program one can get enough of a grasp to survive as a tourist and to start making new friends. This particular set, with its focus on the basics, is well paced and clearly enunciated. Starting with the alphabet, numbers, and pronunciation, it moves through the grammar of gender agreement and verbs as it covers the topics of time, weather, and shopping. The set includes culture notes, as well as several adult conversations. The readers convey enthusiasm, and there are multiple instances to test yourself with practice dialogues. Though there is no workbook or written exercises, one may actually obtain university credit through an online affiliation with Seattle Central Community College. All told, this is an easy and fun way to prepare for a foreign trip. J.W. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Customer Reviews

Could be better but you can learn from it.
Myself: I took one Univerity level Spanish class and have gone throught all 8 CDS twice now.

What I liked:
1. Lots of vocabulary
2. Was a good continuation of my Spanish learning.
3. Actually learned a bunch of good useful phrases.

What I didn't like:
1. It should come with a book. Some words are hard to hear
on the CD especially if you've never heard them before.
2. Some of the conversations are rushed and I had to repeat
them 5 times to understand them even after the English
translation.
3. Some vocabulary was near useless
4. Could be too technical in spots: Use the third person
formal conjugated with the infinitive...Huh?, I don't even
know what that means in English, just tell me how to say
where's the bathroom already!

mediocre and very limited in scope
Bought this set because I wanted to use it in the car to review Spanish (took a couple of courses before). Overall, disappointing and would recommend something more detailed for learners at any level.

Strengths:
- starts from scratch with letters of the alphabet, good for the absolute beginner
- covers present tense regular and irregular verbs, pronouns, articles, indirect/direct object pronouns, and a lot of vocabulary that is almost all travel-related (heavy on shopping, hotels, etc.)
- would be a fine review of the most basic concepts for someone who has been exposed to Spanish previously

Weaknesses:
- 8 CDs does not mean 8 hours of lessons! some are very short!
- use of obviously non-native speakers (heavy American accent) for some dialogues
- too much travel-related vocabulary rather than everyday words
- would probably be difficult to follow if you had never had Spanish before or seen these words written
- too many lessons focused on increasing vocab without additional useful grammar (e.g. only the present tense is covered)
- uses the Spanish "vosotros", which is not used in Latin America
- use of "y'all" as the English translation of vosotros/ustedes. This is hardly grammatically correct (or necessary).
- predictable and outdated dialogs e.g. wife has packed too many clothes for trip, worried about getting to airport, husband remarks on her 3 suitcases, reassures her

Generally good content, but some technical flaws
This set does a good job of holding the learner's hand, particularly in the early CD's. On the other hand, those with some background in Spanish might find the pace a little slow. The content is more conversationally oriented than the other set I tried, Penton Overseas' Learn in Your Car (or Anywhere), which is also a good course. Penton's course is more travel oriented, at least in the early CD's.

One thing that does bother me about the Instant Immersion course is a technical point. Namely, in many of the tracks on the CD's, the content is inexplicably and obviously truncated. For example, in some cases, the CD skips to the next track mid-sentence, or even mid-word. I don't get the sense that I am missing too much, but it is an annoyance.