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How the Pimsleur Method Works
The Pimsleur System is built around our natural language learning capabilities. When we were children, we seemed to absorb language; later, as we age, that learning process tends to becomes more difficult. Dr. Pimsleur studied the way that language skills are developed as we grow up and applied those techniques to his revolutionary system.
About Dr. Pimsleur
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.
How to Get the Most Out of Pimsleur
To get the full benefit of each lesson, try to create the best learning conditions. The Pimsleur Method works with the language-learning portion of your mind, requiring language to be processed in its spoken form.
Effective By Design: Four Key Pimsleur Concepts
Pimsleur language courses encompass four key concepts that Dr. Pimsleur advocated, based on his extensive research and experience with effective language training: "Graduated Interval Recall," the "Principle of Anticipation," "Organic Learning" and "Core Vocabulary."
Achieving Spoken Language Proficiency Levels with Pimsleur
Simply follow these wonderfully uncomplicated guidelines and you will be delighted with the results you will accomplish by investing 15, 30, or 45 hours of your time - spread out only a half-hour each day.
How Long Does It Take to Learn a Language?
The question of how long it takes to learn a language is not asked as frequently as the question, Can I really learn to speak a language?
It's Never Too Late to Learn a Language
Recent surveys of adult language learners have revealed that their first priority in studying a foreign language is to acquire the ability to understand and to converse with native speakers. Whether you're a traveler, language enthusiast, student, or just a dreamer, the Pimsleur method can help you learn a new language.
Is the Pimsleur Method the Best Way to Learn a Language?
For over four decades, countless Pimsleur students have decided the Pimsleur Method was the best way to begin learning a language for them. Whether the Pimsleur Method is the best way to start learning a language for you depends on several factors.
What Other Tools Help With Learning a Language?
Besides the Pimsleur Method, you might consider classes or tutors, books, or online resources. There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach.