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Title: The Best of Applied Linguistic Research at your Service
Review: I have extensive experience in language learning, including graduate level courses in Applied Linguistics. I shied away from Pimsleur for years because I scoff at the (usually unfounded) claims that this or that method will have you speaking a language in no time. Finally, with limited time and a desire to learn Russian via a full-audio method, I tried Pimsleur. I am now starting comprehensive Russian II and give Pimsleur courses to committed language learners as gifts. Its secret -- a good method underpinned with the best of 50+ years of applied linguistic research, classroom experience and common sense. For many languages, the best materials were developed during World War II and never significantly improved afterward. I wish Pimsleur existed in levels I thru III in ALL languages! Be diligent, listen to each tape 3 or 4 times, give yourself 4 months per level, and you shall speak!
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