Michel Thomas Spanish Language Builder (Michel Thomas Series)
| By: | Michel Thomas |
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| Media: | Audio CD |
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Amazon Customer Reviews
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
Good but not great
I agree with the other reviewer that I don't enjoy this course as much as I did the 8-CD course. MT is the only one talking. There are no students. You really have to pause the CD, but I can't because I am driving!!!
One good thing though is that there is a booklet in the CD. There are no written materials accompanied the 8-CD course. Maybe you should consider the 4-CD advance course instead.
Good addition to the original series - but different style
Given the number of reviews for the 8CD course, I am surprised that there is none for Michel Thomas's Spanish Language builder.
This 2 CD pack, diverges from the now famous, Michel Thomas technique. There is no classroom scenario, no stumbling students. It comprises of Michel Thomas listing off phrases and also offering slight variations of those phrases using different grammatical constructs. It is up to the listener to use the pause button as you go along (unless you are very fast). I didn't enjoy this format as much. For a start, it is pretty heavy going, I certainly couldn't go through one cd in a session. Also, without another student to "compete" against, it wasn't as much fun.
However, that said, MT goes through some very useful phrases and there is a substantial booklet that goes with it (about 20 pages) that lists the vocab/phrases he introduces. A worthy addition to the original series, adding more vocab to those that wanted it. 4 Stars.
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