19011: O'Brien: Pimsleur method RE: 18993: Rowley: Learning Creole (fwd)

[Bob Corbett <corbetre@webster.edu>]

From: Martha O'Brien <mmcpeob@earthlink.net>

Three people whom I know have used the Pimsleur method quite successfully.
The first of these individuals is using it as supplementary exercises in
conjunction with the Valdman method and finding it very effective.  She has
mentioned that she does not think that she would have been able to do as
well with it if she hadn't already had a background from the Valdman method
and some immersion class experiences.  The other two used it as an
introduction and are now moving into the Valdman method for further
instruction.  One of the latter is an aural learner--he loves the Pimsleur
method and is struggling with the Valdman; the other is a more
visual/theoretical learner and far prefers the Valdman.  Both agree that
the Pimsleur provides excellent practice using the language--lots of
repetition.