Product Reviews
You can’t learn anything without information. You can’t learn a language without getting to that language. The most common forms of getting that language are through books, software, CDs, and other media. The only form of getting that language that is better than these is by being thrown into the language.
If you moved to Italy and lived with a family that only spoke Italian and interacted with people that only spoke Italian, there’s a good chance you would pick it up very quickly.
Unlucky for us, we don’t all have this opportunity and are forced to learn a language through books, software, etc. Luckily for us, there are many language learning products that are very good.
Here I will guide you through some of the top software, books, and CD programs that you can use. I will tell you which are my favorites and which you should stay away from. Browse through them and pick what you like best!
How to Learn Any Language Quickly, Easily, Inexpensively, Enjoyably, and on your own - This is my favorite language learning book!
Essential Grammar Series - The basic grammar you need.
The Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice and the Ultimate French Review and Practice - Excellent textbook that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.
Mastering Vocabulary: A Thematic Approach - Build your vocabulary effectively.
Dictionaries - An essential.
Phrasebooks - Build a list of phrases to jump start your langauge knowledge.
Berlitz Self-Teacher - A different approach to learning a language.
Learn in your Car - Audio program to improve your language skills especially listening comprehension.
Easy Language Reader - Perfect reading material for the beginner. Fast progress to get you to the next level.
Pronounce it Perfectly - Develop perfect pronunciation without an expensive tutor.
Rosetta Stone - The best language learning software available!
Pimsleur - A comprehensive audio language learning program to get you speaking in your target language in no time!
Transparent Language – A different kind of learning software that is easy and very effective.