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Originally Posted by arnette
I would love to take a class while in the States, but I travel quite a bit for work and just wouldn't have large blocks of time to devote.
Does anyone have suggestions or recommendations for either audio, online or software programs to learn French? Rosetta Stone, Pimsleur, Rocket... these are a few of the programs I have heard of. I'm constantly going to iTunes to download the free French podcasts which litter the internet but I'd like something more structured.
I'm up for a transfer to Paris via my work and would really like to get a head-start on the language (obviously). Thanks for your comments in advance!
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I have heard excellent things about the Rosetta Stone series - and I see they are available in the big malls in the US. Personally, I've always liked Assimil for language learning. Assimil is a French company, but you can find their language courses to order on the Internet.
Everyone learns languages in their own way. I prefer "hear and repeat" programs, since that's how I learned my first foreign language as a kid. Some people do better with grammar based programs. Take a look at what's available in your local bookstore or on Amazon and see what strikes your fancy.
Cheers,
Bev