BERLITZ RUSH HOUR EXPRESS FRENCH Take the fastest route to a new languageHave you ever noticed how you still remember words to a song you haven t heard in years? Berlitz Publishing knows that putting words to music makes the words easier to remember. Learn a new language in just one hour! Rush Hour Express presents the words and expressions you need to know in order to begin to communicate in French. Plus, original music engages you, so you remember what you learn. Effective and Entertaining! *Great low price*No books needed*No rules to memorize1 CD includes: *Track 1: numbers, greeting, introductions, telling time*Track 2: colors, clothing, food, weather, transportation*Track 3: travel, schedules, appointments*Track 4: day [Read More...]
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This is another very reasonably priced language entry from Berlitz. It’s just one CD. You can print the script from their website, but it’s not necessary because the material is repeated clearly throughout the hour-long program. The strategy here is to set the key phrases to music over a sketchy narrative. It’s like listening to a loony musical. You will find yourself singing the phrases and some will loop through your mind. Good idea. I have a little difficulty with the promise on the CD box: “Learn a new language in just one hour”. Hardly. However, beginning students will hve fun learning some useful words and phrases.
While I have a few gripes about this CD–it’s too short, not enough of the basics, and while the date idea may be cute, it’s not the only scenario you’ll face while traveling :). The music was way too cutesy for me…
*However*, I did find that it’s an inexpensive way to get back into speaking French. I did go to Paris after listening to this and was able to use some basic phrases. The music I found cheesy was probably a good way to memorize some of these phrases.
All in all, not a bad way to begin, but if you want to be able to count above 10 or ask more questions than name and where are you from, then you’ll need another CD.