
How to Learn a Foreign Language
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If learning a language in high school left you bruised, with a sense that there was no way you can learn another language, How to Learn a Foreign Language will restore your sense of hope. In simple, straightforward terms, Dr. Pimsleur will help you learn grammar (seamlessly), vocabulary, and how to practice pronunciation (and come out sounding like a native).
The key is the simplicity and directness of Pimsleur's approach to a daunting subject, breaking it down piece by piece, demystifying the process along the way. Dr. Pimsleur draws on his own language learning trials and tribulations offering practical advice for overcoming the obstacles so many of us face.
Originally published in 1980, How to Learn a Foreign Language is now available on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Pimsleur's publication of the first of his first audio courses that embodied the concepts and methods found here. It's a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of the mind of this amazing pioneer of language learning.
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- Intro
- Dedication
- Foreword
- Paul Pimsleur's Life & Career
- Foreword to the First Edition
- The "Whys" of Language Learning
- 1. Everyone Can Learn Another Language
- 2. When Is a Language Easy to Learn?
- 3. How Long Does It Take to Learn a Language?
- 4. Which Language Should You Select?
- 5. Learning the "Tricks of the Trade"
- 6. Organic Learning
- 7. The Words and the Music
- The "Hows" of Language Learning
- 8. How to Practice Pronunciation
- 9. How to Master Grammar
- 10. How to Learn Vocabulary
- Conclusion
- 11. Beyond the Spoken Word
- Answer Key for Quiz on "Guessable" French Words
- Appendix 1: Languages of the World
- Appendix 2: Published Pimsleur Language Programs
- English as a Second Language Programs
- About Paul Pimsleur
- Sources Used for "Languages of the World"
- Copyright
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