Immersion Language
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NEW Topics Instant Immersion German Language 8 CDs $9.89 |
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NEW Topics Instant Immersion French Language 8 CDs $10.79 |
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NEW Topics Instant Immersion Japanese Language 8 CDs $9.89 |
Language Immersion for Chrome
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Bilingual Baby, SPANISH [VHS] $8.47 Ages 1-5 learn the Spanish language using the “Total Immersion Method.”… |
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Video Tutor Language Series: Espanol Habla! Volume 2 !Habla! was produced and directed in conjunction with Cuernavaca Language School, and provides a learning experience that closely replicated the total immersion experience offered there. For a complete listing of additional and supplimentary programs for learning Spanish- both for the casual learner and business profession- please write to the address below. Professional Cassette Center |
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Colors & Shapes Memory Match Challenge Cards® $1.49 Make learning more fun…in English and Spanish! Skill-building card games and activities feature a bilingual format that’s perfect for ESL/ELL, SSL, and bilingual students. Versatile cards let you practice skills in the classroom, at home, or on the go. Durable, heavy-duty cards. Activities included…. |
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Livescribe 2GB Pulse Smartpen (APA-00002) $159.99 Sleek ergonomic design with anodized aluminum housing, high speed infrared camera, 300 mAH rechargeable lithium ion battery, smartpen microphone, 3-D recording headset, and USB mobile charging cradle…. |
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INSTANT IMMERSION SPANISH (AUDIO BOOK) $19.95 Business trip to Barcelona? Cruising to Cabo? From Madrid to Mexico City now you can join the conversation with Instant Immersion Spanish audio the dynamic audio language learning system on 8 compact discs. Providing effective progressive instruction in all the basics of structure syntax and grammar Instant Immersion Spanish for Travelers emphasizes the building blocks of proper speech and convers… |
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Instant Immersion Hebrew $9.90 In Europe, it’s no secret that the vast majority of people are either bilingual or trilingual. The Euro Method is the easy and simple way many Europeans learn to speak a second language. Based on the same tried and proven techniques that allow a four-year old to learn to speak a language long before that same child can read or write, Instant Immersion Hebrew is guaranteed to be the best method for… |
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Instant Immersion French 1.5 $10.99 French Language Tutor – Newer Version 2.0 Millions of people worldwide have discovered the value of Instant Immersion, the most effective program available for learning to SPEAK a foreign language quickly. The New and Improved! Instant Immersion French suite combines brand new features and speech recognition technology with an authentic learning environment – the best way to master a foreign langu… |
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Italian Crash Course $9.69 Designed to pinpoint the most relevant information needed for daily communication the Instant Immersion Italian Crash Course provides a quick and thorough program for travelers students and business people alike who need to master key speaking skills- fast! This 3 CD audio suite features salutations the alphabet pronunciation and much more enabling you to converse with ease. Join the millions of p… |
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Spanish Deluxe Edition $29.95 A fun, easy and affordable way to learn a new language! Experts agree that the best way to learn a new language is by surrounding yourself with native speakers. Instant Immersion?s Deluxe Edition Audio learning system takes advantage of one of the most widely used methods in professional language learning to help you learn fast! Features: * Over 16 hours of learning! |
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Spanish for Kids: Adentro y Afuera $17.95 Winner of a 2009 Parents’ Choice Foundation SILVER Award. Winner of Learning Magazine’s 2010 Teachers’ Choice Award for the Family. Winner of a Dove Foundation Family-Approved Seal. Winner of a 2009 iParenting Media Award. Winner of a Dr. Toy Best Play and Learn Vacation Program Award. Winner of The National Parenting Center’s 2009 Seal of Approval. Winner of a Grandkids Gi… |
Anybody ever try immersion language schools?
There are a lot of language schools that offer you a half-day or full-day of intensive training while you’re on vacation in a country. I’m thinking of going to Germany and enrolling in a half-day language school (so I get a chance to see the city I’m in), perhaps two weeks, perhaps only one.
Has anyone ever tried to learn language this way? How far can you get in a week or two if you really make an effort not to use your native language during that period? My German right now is pretty basic: I keep forgetting genders, I can never remember which preposition to use, which takes dative and accusative, when to use dem/den/der, and I probably only really know a handful of basic verbs in present and perfect tense. Should I make an effort to study beforehand with Rosetta Stone or something to get the most out of it?
Sounds like you are still at the beginner level.
If I were you, I’d study a little bit more before I went. Personally, I can’t stand classes because they are so darn slow, but perhaps half-day classes are an interesting option. But frankly, it’s not in class that you will learn, but outside of class. And that’s why you need to plan this ahead. “Making an effort not to use your native language” is not good enough — you must go with the resolution that you will only speak German. But that’s going to be really hard to do if you are just a beginner. Make online friends, have them guide you around the city — in German.
I’d go for 2 weeks. One is too short and more than 2 can get a little long, but that depends on you.
I just spent 3 weeks in Japan and I probably spoke 10 mins of English in total. I made a point of speaking Japanese only, I told everyone that, before I went, so everyone would cooperate, and I made sure I told everyone I was meeting that I wanted to meet people and learn how people live, so they often brought along other friends. I met loads of people, stayed with many families, practiced lots and I am convinced I would have wasted my time in a class. Language is not learned in a book or in a class — it’s learned with people, in real life settings.
Oh, and find a host family that speaks German only…