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The Pimsleur Method teaches speaking and understanding Spanish right from the start

For almost 50 years, in over 50 languages, the Pimsleur Method has been recognized by experts worldwide as one of the fastest and most effective ways to learn to speak another language. With Pimsleur you will learn Spanish in the same way you learned your first language as a child, acquiring the vocabulary of the new language, along with the melody, rhythm, and intonation of Spanish as used in everyday conversation.

The Science of Memory

Dr. Paul Pimsleur's research on memory was one of his most significant achievements: he discovered that if reminded of new words and information at gradually increasing intervals of time, the learners would remember the words or information for increasingly longer periods. Dr. Pimsleur documented that the acquisitions would actually move from short-term into long-term, or permanent, memory.

The Reading Program

Pimsleur Language Programs use the same revolutionary learning Method to teach you to read, as well as to speak. You will start by sounding out Spanish, learning to associate the new sound system to the English alphabet you know. Gradually you will learn to look at the words and see them with "Spanish eyes." And you will learn to read Spanish without an English accent.

Learn on the Go!

goSpanish makes it easier than ever to use the Pimsleur programs by including the spoken lessons in two audio formats. Now you can listen anytime, anywhere: in your car or at home and on your MP3 player.

The SPANISH Language:
Spanish is the official language of Spain and 19 Latin American nations. Spanish is spoken as a first language by about 330 million persons and as a second language by perhaps another 50 million. Spanish is the mother tongue of about 40 million people in Spain, where the language originated and whence it was later brought by Spanish explorers, colonists, and empire-builders to the Western Hemisphere and other parts of the world during the last five centuries. Spanish is the native tongue of over 17 million people in the United States, and is one of the official languages of the United Nations. The Spanish vocabulary is basically of Latin origin, although it has been enriched by many loan words from other languages, especially Arabic, French, Italian, and various indigenous languages of North, Central, and South America. The Spanish language employs the Roman alphabet. There are a number of Spanish dialects and there are several striking differences in pronunciation between Castilian and major dialects of Latin American Spanish. On the whole, however, the difference between the Spanish dialects of Europe and of Latin American with reference to pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar are relatively minor.

What Pimsleur Students Say About the Program:

"WOW, IT REALLY WORKS! Yes, it really works..If the first tape gives me this fluency/confidence; it goes without saying that the rest will do the same. I started speaking in German with my friends. Buy it, listen to it and find yourself speaking German."
          --Ik Soo Lim, Lausanne, Switzerland

"I found Pimsleur Portuguese VERY EASY TO USE. I have other self-taught programs, but this was by far the best. The speakers enunciated well and allowed you enough time to repeat the phrases without rushing. There is no writing or reading to be done. Using my walkman, I found it convenient to carry with me and listen. The key to this program is the repetition. I enjoy using it."
          --John Holmes, Burtonsville, MD

"Excellent! WELL WORTH THE MONEY. These tapes are tremedous for learning to speak the language. They train you to actually think in German - you are not just regurgitating set phrases, but learning to use the language in many different ways. I am saving my money for the second set - if the first set is this good, I can only imagine how much I could learn from all three sets!"
          --Wendi Dunlap, Seattle, WA

"PIMSLEUR IS THE BEST EVER! This is the best program available to learn Korean on the market today. I know because I have audited a dozen of them. It is very simple. Just play a side per day."
          --D.M. Rothschild, Ph.D.

"It's great! This audiobook made me and my little sister learn the basics of the French language. It's really effective. Well, Dr. Pimsleur's method works for both the young and the old. Now, I YEARN TO LEARN MORE!"
          --Leah Nillas, Quezon City, Philippines

"Top-quality teach-yourself Japanese, no reading involved. LEARNING LANGUAGES WAS NEVER THIS MUCH FUN...I would recommend this to all who would like to begin their study of the Japanese language...the Pimsleur method is very easy to learn from, hear and repeat."
          --Christopher Muro, Pittsburgh, PA

"Very quick start to German. These tapes allow you to learn as quickly or slowly as you like. Also, the way that it is presented allowed me to retain the skills much longer than I was able to using book or book-and-tape methods. Perhaps most importantly, by learning aurally and practicing orally I DEVELOPED VERY GOOD PRONUNCIATION."
          --Damien Del Russo, Dusseldorf, Germany