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Chinese (Cantonese), Q&S: Learn to Speak and Understand Cantonese Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs [Audiobook] (Audio Cassette)

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Audio Cassette
Publisher: Pimsleur; 8 Lessons edition (Feb 1 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0743507959
ISBN-13: 978-0788796678
Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.7 x 4.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 196 g

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Dr. Pimsleur devoted his life to language teaching and was one of the world's leading experts in applied linguistics. After obtaining his Ph.D. in French from Columbia University, he taught French Phonetics and Phonemics, and supervised the language laboratory at UCLA. He went on to become Professor of Romance Languages and Language Education, and Director of The Listening Center at Ohio State University; Professor of Education and Romance Languages at the State University of New York at Albany; and a Fulbright lecturer at the University of Heidelberg. Dr. Pimsleur was a member of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF), American Educational Research Association (AERA), Modern Language Association (MLA), and a founding member of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). His many books and articles revolutionized theories of language learning and teaching. After years of experience and research, Dr. Pimsleur developed a new method that is based on two key principles: the Principle of Anticipation and a scientific principle of memory that he called Graduated Interval Recall. This program incorporates both of these principles to provide you with the most simple and effective learning method possible.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The only way to learn Chinese., Jul 2 2003

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This review is from: Chinese (Cantonese), Comprehensive: Learn to Speak and Understand Cantonese Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs (Audio CD)

If you want to learn Chinese, forget writing. That is a totally separate slow, tedious process that may or may not reward you depending on your diligence. To learn to speak such a language as Cantonese you really have to focus a lot on listening and mimicing native pronunciation. I know this because I already had basic speaking ability of Cantonese having grown up in Australia to Chinese parents. Changing the tone of a word slightly can effect the meaning entirely so it is really good to listen to the Pimsleur CDs to check my own pronunciation and knowledge. Even though I knew alot of the stuff on most of the CDs, I felt that my fluency improved a great deal and I was able to build up my vocabulary. After each CD you can really feel slight progress, especially if you take some time between dialogues and substitute the words on the CDs for different ones. Maybe from a dictionary or something.

These CDs are really great for learning Cantonese but I really think they are too expensive. I would buy all the sets plus other languages if they were cheaper. Oh well, gotta keep saving! It would also help to have some easy vocabulary printed in Chinese characters to help visual recognition in case you need it when you travel. There is a vocabulary list for the Spanish CDs so I don't know why they haven't included one for these CDs.

I would really recommend this package to anyone wanting to learn the Chinese languages and to people like myself who speak Chinese at home but have low confidence in speaking to others in public. It has really boosted my confidence and I can't wait until the next time I go to Hong Kong and road test my communication abilities!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great lessons! Easy and Fast!, Mar 8 2009

By	S. Black (Calgary, AB, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Pimsleur is a great teacher with very good methods. I brushed up on my Cantonese and my husband is learning it. No matter what Pimsleur material you buy you will learn a lot and enjoy it. Don't be surprised to be speaking complete sentances within a few days!

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Worthy Investment, Jun 23 2004

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This review is from: Chinese (Cantonese), Comprehensive: Learn to Speak and Understand Cantonese Chinese with Pimsleur Language Programs (Audio CD)

I originally started learning Cantonese when I was little, since my parents are both native speakers. But over the years I used the language less and less, until we only spoke English at home. Sadly, as much as I am able to understand in Cantonese, my speaking and pronounciation are not where they should be. After I convinced my parents to look into the Pimsleur Method, they agreed to buy the course for my sister and me. With just one lesson, I am happy to say that it did not disappoint me and my levels of tones have greatly improved. The only drawback I find is that the lessons are more formal that what I'm used to hearing and the accents of the Cantonese speakers are extremely thick. Overall, this style of learning a language is much more effective than others out there.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Awful to the ears of a Cantonese native!
As a Cantonese native speaker born and raised in Hong Kong, I find the recording (the conversations, tones and ways the speakers speak) unnatural, not authentic and to sum up in... Read more

Published on May 29 2004 by Grace Wong

5.0 out of 5 stars The best to give you a taste of Cantonese
This is the best program to begin learning Cantonese. The recordings in this set will mainly give you just the taste of Cantonese, or rather if you considered learning Cantonese... Read more

Published on May 28 2004 by Laura De Giorgio

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the Best
You will not find a better language course than Pimsleur. I've tried several other courses for Cantonese and struggled with them without really learning much. Read more

Published on Feb 3 2004 by chittydog

5.0 out of 5 stars As Usual - Great Program; Excellent Teaching Method
Of all of the languages that I've learned so far, Cantonese is the most difficult. Pimsleur makes learning such a complex language enjoyable and stimulating. Read more

Published on Jun 30 2002 by L. Curtis