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3.0 out of 5 stars Great Format - Poor Content, Dec 2 2003

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This review is from: French (Audio CD)

The learning technique is excellent. It's a bit difficult at times not "seeing" the words - especially when you get to France and see things written you only heard. But, after the 8 lessons (version I bought only has 8 lessons, not 16), I now know how to approach a complete stranger and ask them if they would like to get something to eat or drink and we can go to the hotel or my place for some beer or wine. Not the French content I was looking for to help me get by! I would like to learn some useful french content like how to order food or shop, as well as numbers so I can pay for my food!

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3.0 out of 5 stars Need to learn a little grammar first, Aug 9 2003

By	William Ying (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: French (Audio CD)

These CDs do not come with any written instructions. It is strickly learning by listening and repeating. I guess the idea is to learn French like babies do. The problem is it is not possible to duplicate the learning enviroment of a French baby. You need to know some basic French grammar. Otherwise you will be confused by why things are said the way they do and the many variations. For those that have some basic French grammar, this set of CDs is very good.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!!, May 19 2003

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This review is from: French (Audio CD)

Great program. I've tried many language learning programs, but never wanted to speak it in public. For the first time I'm not embarassed trying to speak French to my a native French speaker. The French I Comprehensive repeats the first 16 lessons in Instant Conversation...Have already ...ordered French II Comprehensive... (Older programs refer to the "franc" and not the "euro", so watch for that.) Start with Instant Conversation and you'll want more!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Pimsleur is an excellent program!
Pimsleur is an excellent program, and I highly recommend it. The main focus on the program is to teach you french the same way you learned english - bit by bit. Read more

Published on Jan 28 2003 by javert93

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for people who want a quick beginning
This is the first 16 lessons of the Pimsleur French Comprehensive I set. It teaches you how to make plans to have dinner or do something with friends or new people you meet, basic... Read more

Published on Jun 22 2002