How does Pimsleur audio compare to computer instruction?
Some of the more popular language learning methods available on CD-ROM adapt a textbook approach to learning. A wide range of skills are covered, including reading, formal grammar rules, and speaking. There are often memory drills that link images and audio and require frequent repetition. The audio portions of the programs can be effective at teaching a language. However, the information is not presented in a real life context so that you intuitively learn to use the language. The Pimsleur Approach is distinctly different. It’s not a computer program. It was designed to be portable and fun to use. No computer is required because it’s made for busy professionals and travelers that need to learn a language fast and fluently. It is easy to get overwhelmed.
