Learn language the easy way with Pimsleur's scientifically-developed language technique.The Pimsleur method is both unique and effective.Look back to when you learned your first language, your native language.No reading. No writing.Just listening and repeating - learning the natural way.You'll be amazed that after just one 30-minute lesson, you'll already be speaking German.
Talk Now! is the world's best selling language learning CD-ROM series for beginners, used by more than three million people to date. It's ideal for travelers, holidaymakers, business people, schoolchildren, students and families.
Talk More! is the latest series in the EuroTalk range for beginners to intermediates. It is the next step up from our best-selling Talk Now! range Increase your basic knowledge of the language. With Talk More! you can learn a new language the EuroTalk way using broadcast quality video and the latest interactive techniques. Ideal for travelers, holiday makers, business people, students and families.
Learn language the easy way with Pimsleur's scientifically-developed language technique.The Pimsleur method is both unique and effective.Look back to when you learned your first language, your native language.No reading. No writing.Just listening and repeating - learning the natural way.You'll be amazed that after just one 30-minute lesson, you'll already be speaking German.
Learn language the easy way with Pimsleur's scientifically-developed language technique.The Pimsleur method is both unique and effective.Look back to when you learned your first language, your native language.No reading. No writing.Just listening and repeating - learning the natural way.You'll be amazed that after just one 30-minute lesson, you'll already be speaking Swiss German
Beginner Essentials language learning for all of your senses! This bundle combines the amazingly-effective Pimsleur Conversational, all-audio course with the best-selling EuroTalk Talk Now! CD-ROM course and Lonely Planet's unique phrasebook. Buy all three courses together - learn more, spend less!
Learn language the easy way with Pimsleur's scientifically-developed language technique.The Pimsleur method is both unique and effective.Look back to when you learned your first language, your native language.No reading. No writing.Just listening and repeating - learning the natural way.You'll be amazed that after just one 30-minute lesson, you'll already be speaking German.
Continue your language learning from Level 1 with Pimsleur's scientifically-developed language technique.The Pimsleur method is both unique and effective.Look back to when you learned your first language, your native language.No reading. No writing.Just listening and repeating - learning the natural way.You'll be amazed at how much more you are able to learn in just 30 minutes per day.
Continue your language learning from Levels 1 and 2 with Pimsleur's scientifically-developed language technique.The Pimsleur method is both unique and effective.Look back to when you learned your first language, your native language.No reading. No writing.Just listening and repeating - learning the natural way.You'll be amazed at how much more you are able to learn in just 30 minutes per day.
Complete your language learning from Levels 1, 2, and 3 with Pimsleur's scientifically-developed language technique.The Pimsleur method is both unique and effective.Look back to when you learned your first language, your native language.No reading. No writing.Just listening and repeating - learning the natural way.
Go from beginner to advanced levels in just 100 lessons! This bundle combines all three levels of Pimsleur's amazingly-effective comprehensive courses and the supurb German Plus course which provides an extra 10 lessons. Perfect for the serious learner. Purchase all four together and save!
Don't leave home without it! If you need to be able to communicate in German, this phrasebook is a must for you. Packed with phrases for all situations, you'll never feel lost with this in your pocket.
Great for language learners, a MUST for any vacation! This Central Europe Phrasebook and mini dictionary is a wonderful tool for your library!
German Language and Culture
Where does it come from? The German language is a member of the West Germanic group of the Germanic subfamily of the Indo-European family of languages.
There are two types of German, High and Low. High German is the standard written language, used almost exclusively in books and newspapers, even in the regions where Low German is more commonly spoken.
How many people speak it? Altogether nearly 100 million people speak German as their first language, around 77 million of whom live in Germany.
In how many countries? It's the official language of Germany and Austria and is one of the official languages of Switzerland. German is spoken throughout Europe, including Belgium, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Baltic republics, Belarus, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine, and the Balkan states.
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A spot of Culture As a nation that has always been central to history, Germany has a rich cultural and artistic heritage that has tended to reflect the pre-occupations of its people. Germany has produced an array of outstanding artists, composers, writers and philosophers whose work has contributed greatly to the development of culture in the western world.
Music & Dance: Germany is noted for its numerous great 18th and 19th Century composers. Ludwig Van Beethoven is thought to be one of the greatest classical composers in Western music, while Bach and Richard Wagner are also celebrated for their musical genius.
Food & Drink The German diet is largely made up of meat and potatoes, sausage and dumplings, and bratwurst are staples.
Some of Germany's Attractions Berlin: The capital city and heart of Germany, Berlin has played a central role in the events of the 20th Century. It is a collage of grand public buildings, fine museums and theatres rich in cultural distraction, and urbane bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Today, the city is undergoing the challenging task of reunification.
Munich: This is a city that skilfully mixes German tradition and modern cosmopolitanism. Beer and bratwurst do feature heavily in Munich culture, but there is also a wealth of elegant museums, theatres and gardens to enjoy in what is a compact, friendly city.
Frankfurt on the Main: This is the financial and geographical centre of western Germany. A significant amount of the nation's wealth is generated here. Over 10% of the city's taxes are devoted to culture, so it's no surprise that Frankfurt on the Main is home to the richest collection of museums in the Germany.
Swiss German Language and Culture
Where does it come from? Switzerland, a country with a small population which has four languages used amongst it's inhabitants. Swiss German (Schwyzertütsch in Swiss) is the most popular and widely spoken. French is spoken by approximately 1.5 million, about 500,000 speak Italian and roughly 50,000 Romansch.
How many people speak it? Approximately 5 million speak Swiss German.
Why Swiss German? The Italian and French spoken in Switzerland are very close to the languages spoken in France and Italy, with the main differences being that of accent. Swiss German, on the other hand, is a Germanic dialect and it is almost never written (as people use standard German for the written language). Since it is a distinctly local dialect, used in every day speech, is it fastly evolving. Being justly proud of their language, the Swiss Germans are often reluctant to speak standard German, they often prefer to speak English!
One difficulty with learning Swiss German is that there is no standard orthography, this language widely varies from one area to another, so you will notice many differences in dialects.
Food and drink 'Rosti' is German Switzerland's national dish (crispy, fried, shredded potatoes), however most Swiss dishes consist of the best of German and French cuisine. Cheese plays a large part in the Swiss diet, fresh fish from the beautiful lakes and perhaps the most famous, Swiss chocolate is used in a great variety of ways.
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Especially for Missionaries
Congratulations on your mission call!We hope you have the best mission experience possible.Learning a new language can sometimes be difficult, but if you really work hard and practice, you'll do fine.Below are some of our suggestions for what courses are good for those preparing to go on a mission.
Here are some of our recommendations as you prepare to leave on your mission.
10-to-20-Day Course
The Pimsleur Basic Course is a great course if you don't have much time. It takes about 10-20 days to complete and would give you just what you need to get started with learning the language.
20-to-30-Day Course
The Beginner Essentials Bundle is great for the missionary who wants a good head-start to language learning. It will take about 20-30 days to complete this course and will help you to be able to carry on a simple conversation. You will be amazed at how much you know when you enter the MTC!
30-to-120 Day Courses
The Pimsleur Comprehensive courses are great for getting a great understanding of the language.Each comprehensive level takes about 30-40 days to complete, so if you have a couple of months until you enter the MTC, you could easily complete 1, 2, or even 3 levels! By the end of the third level, you will be at a high-intermediate to low-advanced level of speaking ability.
Phrasebooks are a great tool on your mission.Sometimes you want to be able to practice just common phrases. These will help you greatly as a reference on your mission.
Questions?Get personalized advice by clicking on the Online Chat button on the top right corner of the page, by calling us at 1-866-532-7609 or by emailing us at missionary@thegiftoflanguage.com or visit the Especially for Missionaries page.
Great for Travelers
The Gift of Language can be of great assistance to help you prepare for your business or leisure travel.Depending on how much time you have before your trip, we have some great suggestions for you.
Here are some of our recommendations as you prepare to leave on your trip.
10-to-20-Day Course
The Pimsleur Basic Course is a great course if you don't have much time.It takes about 10-20 days to complete and would give basic skills to be able to converse and get around on your trip.
20-to-30-Day Course
The Beginner Essentials Bundle is great for the traveler who has a little more time before traveling.It will take about 20-30 days to complete this course and will help you to be able to carry on simple conversations and greatly increase your ability to get around while traveling.
30-to-120 Day Courses
The Pimsleur Comprehensive courses are great for getting a great understanding of the language. These courses are for the serious learner and will greatly improve your speaking and understanding abilities.Each comprehensive level takes about 30-40 days to complete, so if you have a couple of months until you go on your trip, you could easily complete 1, 2, or even 3 levels!By the end of the third level, you will be at a high-intermediate to low-advanced level of speaking ability.
Phrasebooks are a great tool on your business or leisure trip.They are great for helping you with common phrases.
Questions?Get personalized advice by clicking on the Online Chat button on the top right corner of the page, by calling us at 1-866-532-7609 or by emailing us at support@thegiftoflanguage.com.
