Fantastic introduction to the German language

This is a phenomenal introduction to learn the German language. I've always wanted to try German, since it shares so many root words with English. However, it wasn't until these books eased me into a quick study of German vocabulary, grammar, and syntax that I really started to pick it up. The narrator is well spoken and articulate, and makes it easy for me to understand the inflections of each word. I really prefer audiobooks over written books for learning language, since it flows so much more naturally. This book is a particularly great way to pass my commute. Definitely recommended I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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Highly Comprehensive and Thorough

This book is 5+ hours long and goes very in depth on many different vocabulary words and sentences. What I personally love about it is how repletion there is and time in between words. It really allows you to speak along as you hear the words to ensure you maximize the amount you are able to learn. If you are serious about learning basic conversational German, get this book!

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Great for beginners!

First off, this is hands down way better than cracking open a book to learn German. Hearing the words and speaking them is foundational to picking up a language. This book is slam packed with common words we use every day. I will warn you, you'll want to repeat chapters over and over again to really start to learn German. Don't just go through a chapter, feel that you've got it, and move on to the next. Spend some time really learning not only the words but the pronunciations as well. For example; Go through Chapter 1 Twice, then Chapter 2, back to Chapter 1, Chapter 2 again, Chapter 3, back to Chapter 2, then Chapter 3 again, etc. etc. This will help you to really remember each word spacing it out like this and returning to chapters before moving on. Are you going to come out fluent in German? No, that would be insane. This book is for beginners to start learning the foundational vocabulary to eventually start putting all the pieces together. Expecting more from this would be silly. Full disclosure: I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

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couldn't do it

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review. I struggled with this book and ultimately had to shut it off. The narrator's breathing sounds after every sentence or pause drove my ADD mind nuts. I'm not sure I'd call this an easy way to learn a new language. It provides vocabulary words in engish and german and gives you a moment to pronounce them. There may have been more to it that I didn't listen to, but after an hour, I just couldn't take it.

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Good content, poor bitrate

Content - super! Exactly what’s needed to activate/grow vocabulary on the go. Great that such books appear. I even tried to record similar things myself, but found it time-consuming. I’m A2, and wanted to refresh German. Good pace, repeats 3 times, indeed easy. But it was recorded in low bitrate. I feel it subconsciously, brain burns extra energy to process it. The pressure makes you sleepy already in 10-15 min, which is unacceptable. During the work day it turns you off. At the evening it’s hard to digest, as brain is already weak. Digestible only before going to bed. After driving and listening for 2 hours I had to make a break to sleep, couldn’t continue driving. And it not because it’s a learning (not entertaining). It happens with low-bitrate books only; I can drive and listen for hours, actually like that, but book/music should be in a good bitrate (192 kbps minimum, better 256+). A wish to producers: re-publish this book in a better quality, don’t make such deep compression. Bitrate is nowhere specified, but I can bet it’s low. If I find an alternative, I’ll exchange this book.

Great Guide to Learning German

I like that the words are repeated so I can keep hearing it over and over. That really helps my memory! I like the narrators voice and how she is very encouraging. It's a great read and an audiobook is so great for this kind of stuff.

Fantastic German course

I just finished "Learn German the Easy Way" and I have to say I am a fan. I love the structure of the audiobook. It allows you time to repeat the German word out loud, forcing you to learn the language. The narrator does a great job and is very easy to listen to. Overall, I definitely recommend this if you are trying to learn German the fastest and most convenient way possible. I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Fantastic way to learn German

I am going to Germany in August of this year and needed a book to help me learn the language. This audiobook was perfect! It teaches you all the words you need (and many more) to be able to converse with the people when I go there. The narrator is articulate and enthusiastic. I am a big fan of how much repetition there is as it gives you a chance to really learn the language. I learned so much that I am more than ready to go on my trip. I am confident that I will be able to communicate with the people there. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn German, for whatever reason. I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

weird clipped breath sounds in between each word

Every word is followed by a distracting looping glitchy sound of a clipped audio of someone breathing. It's too distracting.

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Helped me learn the basics easily

I was having trouble practicing german while reading a book then searching up the pronunciation. Then I decided to buy an audiobook that taught it and this is exactly what I was looking for. Makes it so easy to learn vocabulary. I play it in the background when I'm cooking or driving to work. I feel with time I'll have learned the basics I need to communicate with any german!