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Pimsleur Swiss German is a stand-alone 10-lesson (5 hours) program. It teaches
beginning language strategies for essential communication and traveling needs.
Pimsleur Swiss German Compact - CD Includes: 10 Audio Lessons / 5 Audio CDs / Reading Booklet /
User's Manual / Carrying Case Beginner Level
The SWISS GERMAN Language: Switzerland has four official languages (German, French, Italian, and Romansch), but the country's dominant language is Schwyzertuusch or Swiss German--a collection of regional and local dialects spoken by nearly two-thirds of the country's poplulation. Two forms of German are used in Switzerland. High German, or Hochdeutsch (also known as Schriftdeutsch, "Written German") is the same language used throughout German speaking Europe. Swiss German comprises dozens of regional dialects unique to Switzerland, and is unrecognizable to speakers of High German. No one speaks High German in everyday situations in Switzerland. Swiss German is used at home, at work, in shops, etc. Local radio and TV programs are also in Swiss German. High German is restricted to school education, the mass media and public speaking. Swiss German is a spoken language and not a written language. If you were a German speaking Swiss, you'd probably converse with friends and relatives in Swiss German, but send them e-mail or letters in the High German you learned in school.
The Pimsleur Method: With Pimsleur language courses, you will quickly learn to speak a new language and understand it as well. You're not just learning "phrases" with the Pimsleur method, you're acquiring essential, conversational language skills! You'll be thrilled to discover you can hold real conversations in your new language when you have finished the course. Dr. Pimsleur devoted his life to language teaching and was one of the world’s leading experts in applied linguistics. After years of research and development, including field studies of spoken language training with adults, Dr. Pimsleur created a new method for self–instruction in spoken languages that is based on the way the human brain takes in language as speech. Of the several unique features of the Method, two key principles: the Principle of Anticipation and a scientific principle of memory that he called Graduated Interval Recall This is the only language teaching program which incorporates these essential principles to provide you with the most easy–to–do, amazingly rapid, and highly cost–effective learning method available. To learn more, click here.
Can I really learn to speak a new language? Learning a new language can be as easy as when you first learned to speak English.Dr. Paul Pimsleur's original and unique method enables you to acquire new language ability as effortlessly as children absorb their native language.You will succeed because the Pimsleur program makes sure that you learn vocabulary and grammar correctly and easily in convertional settings without mindless repetition. Pimsleur is the only language program that includes exclusive, copyrighted memory training that ensures you will always remember what you have learned.
One of our customers told us he learned more from the Pimsleur language courses than he did from his personal tutor. Another customer told us she learned to speak better French from the first 30 lessons of the Pimsleur course than she did in 4 years of college where she minored in the French language.
Order today and be on your way to communicating in a new language in no time!
Dr. Pimsleurdevoted his life to language teaching and was one of the world’s leading experts in applied linguistics. After years of research and development, including field studies of spoken language training with adults, Dr. Pimsleur created a new method for self–instruction in spoken languages that is based on the way the human brain takes in language as speech. Of the several unique features of the Method, two key principles: the Principle of Anticipation and a scientific principle of memory that he called Graduated Interval Recall This is the only language teaching program which incorporates these essential principles to provide you with the most easy–to–do, amazingly rapid, and highly cost–effective learning method available.
Pimsleur Swiss German Compact - CD Includes: 10 Audio Lessons / 5 Audio CDs / Reading Booklet /
User's Manual / Carrying Case Beginner Level
"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
What Pimsleur Critics Say About the Program: "Pimsleur programs provide plenty of positive reinforcement that will keep learners on track, and we found that Pimsleur gave us more proficiency and confidence in speaking the new language than any of the other language programs we reviewed."
--AudioFile Magazine
"EXTREMELY ACCESSIBLE...each section within the lessons is short enough to hold our attention, and there is enough repetition to teach even those who consider themselves slow learners...Pimsleur [programs] are extremely thorough and easy to use--quite lively!"
--Boston Herald
"Learn French while commuting, German while jogging, Spanish (or Russian, Italian, Japanese) while cooking all with NO WRITTEN MATERIALS!"
--New York Daily News
"Designed for the ear and not the eye...the lessons provide PERFECT 30-minute bites of work."
--St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"Learn to habla español or parlez français before your next trip abroad. The interactive LESSONS CHALLENGE STUDENTS to use new words in conversation instead of memorize them."
--American Way (American Airlines inflight magazine)
"I tried other language programs with little success...This is the best by far!"
--Pamela A. Mitchell, Pilot, International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Learning to speak Swiss German can be quick and easy with our Swiss German language courses and learning aids. Whether you are looking for an all audio Swiss German course like Pimsleur or a computer based Swiss German course like Rosetta Stone, we have what’s right for you. Before you know it, you’ll be on your way to learning Swiss German.
Learn Swiss German on the Go
Having a busy life shouldn’t keep you from learning Swiss German. We offer several Swiss German language courses that will allow you to learn to speak Swiss German while driving, exercising, doing housework, etc. This means you can learn Swiss German anywhere, anytime. The ease with which you’ll learn Swiss German is amazing.
Can I Really Learn Swiss German?
The answer is YES! Learning Swiss German is easier than ever with our full line of Swiss German language courses and learning aids. Learning Swiss German is not as hard as you might think. With all the available Swiss German resources, you can learn while commuting, while watching TV or while sitting in front of the computer. If you want to learn to speak Swiss German, there is no excuse to not. The world is at our fingertips and learning Swiss German will help you better communicate with everyone.
Here are 5 Secrets to Learn Swiss German Fast:
Set a Goal - Decide how many minutes each day you are going to set aside for your Swiss German studies. Stick to this no matter what comes about. Setting a goal to study each day will help you more quickly achieve your goal to learn Swiss German fast.
Set a Time - Know at what time you are going to study Swiss German each day. This is part of your goal setting but of equal importance to your success. Your time might be first thing in the morning. Or it might be on your evening commute home. Whatever the time is, stick to it.
Take Notes - Buy yourself a notebook to use for your Swiss German studies. In your notebook take notes of the words or phrases that may be difficult for you to remember. Spell them out. Write their definition. You’ll be surprised with how much this will help you in your goal to learn Swiss German fast.
Collect Swiss German Articles and Pictures - Keep a folder and collect Swiss German articles and pictures about the language and country you are learning about. You might find an article about Switzerland. Add those to your folder. The internet is full of Swiss German language newspapers. Print off some articles to look over and see how many words you recognize.
Have Fun! - There is no sense setting a goal to learn Swiss German if you don’t have fun. Use your new language skills to practice with native speakers. And before you know it, you’ll be on your way to learning Swiss German. Good luck and have fun!
The SWISS GERMAN Language: Switzerland has four official languages (German, French, Italian, and Romansch), but the country's dominant language is Schwyzertuusch or Swiss German--a collection of regional and local dialects spoken by nearly two-thirds of the country's poplulation. Two forms of German are used in Switzerland. High German, or Hochdeutsch (also known as Schriftdeutsch, "Written German") is the same language used throughout German speaking Europe. Swiss German comprises dozens of regional dialects unique to Switzerland, and is unrecognizable to speakers of High German. No one speaks High German in everyday situations in Switzerland. Swiss German is used at home, at work, in shops, etc. Local radio and TV programs are also in Swiss German. High German is restricted to school education, the mass media and public speaking. Swiss German is a spoken language and not a written language. If you were a German speaking Swiss, you'd probably converse with friends and relatives in Swiss German, but send them e-mail or letters in the High German you learned in school.
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