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Berlitz Spanish Premier
Another feature that I enjoy is the speech analysis. This helps improve your pronunciation of words by analyzing how you speak. I really think that this feature is one reason that makes this program so successful. If you’re learning Spanish from a book, you may be pronouncing everything incorrectly. The speech analysis feature really helps make you sound natural. This program isn’t just another boring way to learn something on a PC – it’s interactive and fun through every lesson.
Now, as a disclaimer I have had previous Spanish language experience from taking it in high school and a few semesters in college. But all of this was from years ago and I did remember some things, but not much. I still think that this software is effective in teaching the Spanish language.
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I too had some Spanish from having lived close to the border in my childhood. I really didn’t find the Berlitz method all that helpful once I got past the basic vocabulary. I know the words, I needed to know how to form correct sentences. The information is there, in the syntax help, but you get no written exercises, (such as fill in the blanks, create phrases with the words in each vocabulary section, etc.) I think Berlitz needs to recognize that some people learn hands-on, not just in the audio mode. If you need to read AND write Spanish, I give this a 5 at best.
I suppose that’s true. I have a hard time writing Spanish for some reason, but no problem reading or speaking it. I think I’m more of an audio learner myself, and that’s why Berlitz worked for me. The MP3 files were the biggest plus for me since it enabled me to learn on the go. Thank you for your input. I think it’s best for people to have multiple points of view from different stand points on products. I don’t want to mislead anyone of course, but people do have to remember that what worked for me, may not work for them. =]