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Basic Korean: Learn to Speak and Understand Korean with Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur) | 
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| Author: Pimsleur
Publisher: Pimsleur
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
Buy New: $9.39
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 39886
Format: Audiobook
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Items: 5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 6.6 x 2.1
ISBN: 074355082X
Dewey Decimal Number: 495
EAN: 9780743550826
ASIN: 074355082X
Publication Date: February 27, 2006
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Product Description
This Basic program contains 5 hours of audio-only, effective language learning with real-life spoken practice sessions.HEAR IT, LEARN IT, SPEAK ITWhat is the Pimsleur difference? The Pimsleur Method provides the most effective language-learning program ever developed. The Pimsleur Method gives you quick command of Korean structure without tedious drills. Learning to speak Korean can actually be enjoyable and rewarding. The key reason most people struggle with new languages is that they aren't given proper instruction, only bits and pieces of a language. Other language programs sell only pieces -- dictionaries; grammar books and instructions; lists of hundreds or thousands of words and definitions; audios containing useless drills. They leave it to you to assemble these pieces as you try to speak. Pimsleur enables you to spend your time learning to speak the language rather than just studying its parts. When you were learning English, could you speak before you knew how to conjugate verbs? Of course you could. That same learning process is what Pimsleur replicates. Pimsleur presents the whole language as one integrated piece so you can succeed. With Pimsleur you get: - Grammar and vocabulary taught together in everyday conversation,
- Interactive audio-only instruction that teaches spoken language organically,
- The flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere,
- 30-minute lessons designed to optimize the amount of language you can learn in one sitting.
Millions of people have used Pimsleur to gain real conversational skills in new languages quickly and easily, wherever and whenever -- without textbooks, written exercises, or drills. The 10 lessons in the Basic Korean are the same as the first 10 lessons in the Pimsleur Comprehensive Korean Level 1. The 10 lessons in Basic Korean are also the first 10 lessons in the 16 lesson Conversational Korean edition. Pimsleur learners progress from either the Basic or the Conversational to the Comprehensive Level 1, and not from Basic to Conversational edition.
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 I wish I had known about this sooner! July 17, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I downloaded lessons 1 through 5 (via Itunes) and while I wish it were more reasonably priced, I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase.
My motivation for learning this language is so that I can communicate with the Korean side of my family (People are always surprised when they learn that I can't already, since I am first generation Korean.) So far, I am convinced that this audio is helping me reach my goal.
The directions state that you should continue with the same lesson until you feel comfortable with about 80% of the course content. I reached an 80% comfort level after having participated in Lesson 1 about eight+ times over the course of several days. I know that sounds like a lot, but it really did not feel that way. I practiced while driving to and from the office, while doing light house work, and once while watching my step-sons soccer practice. I'm certain that if I were to dedicate time to focus on a lesson without distractions, it would not take me nearly as long.
One problem that I have is that I can't fast forward through a lesson plan on my Ipod (you can only fast forward or rewind back to the very beginning of available lessons). There were a few instances where I was unable to complete the full lesson and later had to go through it all over again, just to reach the end. Sure.. it was great 'additional' reinforcement - but a little frustrating at times.
Overall, my experience with this language tool has been a positive one. So much so that I went out and purchased my father his own Ipod so he too could learn Korean with this program (I just surprised him with it last night, so I'm anxiously awaiting his opinion of it.) My mother is very impressed with my pronunciation of the words and phrases I've learned, which I think is a very good sign indeed! As soon as I complete all 5 lessons, I will purchase more lessons for use. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for an easy introduction to the Korean language.
 Helpful but not always relevant June 29, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
So far I have only listened to one lesson. I feel like I learned the words and they were stored in my short term memory, but not my long term memory as it claims they will be. Maybe it is because I only heard the lesson once and didn't continue. Also the first lesson teaches you to say "excuse me do you speak English, no I speak Korean, and I come from America" I did retain the words for Korean and excuse me. When you are in town doing errands you don't really need to know these words first. First you need to know hello, goodbye, thank you, how much does it cost and other things like this. Maybe the CD is for people who are just visiting, but I moved here 2 weeks ago knowing no Korean. Now that I can use most of the words I listed above to actually interact with people maybe then I can start to use the words and phrases in the CD series. I reccommend you use this plus a dictionary and phrasebook so you can look up the words you are saying to see how they are spelled and get an idea of how to pronounce other words if you see them written. I think it is a good technique to learn by listening but for me the pace goes a bit fast and I have to pause the CD to repeat the phrase they are asking for. They ask you to repeat a phrase from the beginning of the lesson after they have just taught you a different phrase. This can be challenging and takes more time for me than the CD allows. I think it depends also on what type of learner you are: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or reader/writer. Maybe I'm more of a kinesthetic learner. Once you find this out, it will help you pick out the best materials to learn anything, including Korean. Good luck learning Korean!
Worth the money! March 24, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The repetition provided in the CD, pace and style of teaching is truly helpful for a beginner who's learning the language for the very first time. Unlike some other programs which teaches at a very fast pace, making one feels lost and confused, this one allows you time to memorize and digest what you've learn. Overall, I am truly impressed and will recommend it to everyone!
Not bad at all!! March 6, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I purchased two different CDs at the same time. I started with the 2nd of my two purchases, leaving "Basic Korean: Learn to Speak and Understand Korean with Pimsleur Language Programs" aside, as it looked to be more daunting in appearance. I put in the other CD and after 5 minutes, ejected it, and replaced it with "Basic Korean: Learn to Speak and Understand Korean with Pimsleur Language Programs."
Wow, what a difference between the two products!! Within five minutes, I was able to capture a couple of very useful phrases. The program breaks down each phrase into small bits that you repeat out loud. After a couple of repetitions of each bit of language, each one building into a complete phrase, you are asked to repeat the entire phrase. Phrases build upon themselves until you have mastered a situation like; "Excuse me, do you speak English?" I'm genuinely impressed with the quality of instruction provided on the CDs and I am looking forward to future lessons! The set comes in a nice CD case and is broken down into several separate lessons, two lessons to a CD. I'd recommend "Basic Korean: Learn to Speak and Understand Korean with Pimsleur Language Programs." to anyone who wants to learn with using a CD, without books and such.! I plan to continue to study each day during my commute to work.
Mediocre August 6, 2007
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I already have a basic understanding but wanted to have a tape to listen to any changes. Granted there is a lot of repetition, but the lessons are short spurts and the second lesson repeats the first. I've only listened to half the CD set because of my busy time. However, the pronunciation is articulate and breaks it down to syllables, but if you forget where you leave off, you may misunderstand how to actually pronounce the whole word. I like how the narrator explains the sentence structure. It would be nice to hear more about cultural formality differences as I know there are levels of speech depending on status, age, and profession. Overall, the money's worth it to have it. Reasonable price and convenient to listen to.
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