I don't think anyone would say that Russian is an easy language to learn, but I've definitely made the most progress using Pimsleur Russian 1 when compared to other methods of learning I've tried. It's hard to find the time to study books or work with computer programs, but I could take the Pimsleur courses with you wherever I went (in the car, at the gym, etc) and listen to them on my MP3 player. It's obvious that Pimsleur takes a lot of time in designing their courses and trying to plan the best way for students to learn. I can't wait to get Pimsleur Russian 2.
The Pimsleur Russian I program taught me to speak some Russian. They also gave me a basic understanding of how to use words I find in a dictionary or phrase book in a sentence. My native Russian speaking friend has no trouble understanding me and I can understand her if she's using words I know. It's not perfect. It does not include a transcript or vocabulary list and sometimes I found myself searching for a words spelling to distinguish "p" sounds from a "b" or "v" Overall I found the lessons quite wonderful and liked them enough to purchase additional levels of the program.
I like Pimsleur method because you can listen to the CDs any time and as many times you want to and need to. Also, I like these CDs because they are very practical. I can listen while I am driving, during my breaks at work, and while I am at home cooking or doing other shores. I really recommend Pimsleur Russian 1 because it gives you the basic knowledge of the language plus preppers you for the next level.
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As with most Pimsleur courses, the Russian series is among the best I've ever used. A Good buy and great for beginners and seasoned speakers.
The easiest way to learn Russian. Worth the money. The conversational learning style is truly unique from the reading-heavy and repetition styles-- this is much more natural and results in quicker learning that comes back to you faster in actual, real-world use.
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