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Finding a good old-style offline German course (self.asklemmy)

submitted 8 months ago by alertsleeper to c/asklemmy

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I want to find a good German course. I know there's Duolingo, Babbel, Rosetta Stone, etc., but I find they don't work for me.

I want a course like the ones from 15-20 years ago that would give you some text books and some CDs for listening exercises.

I started learning German with one of those that my dad had, but unfortunately the audio lessons are incomplete.

I'd like to know where I can download/purchase a course in that format. I also prefer that format because my internet access is intermittent so I want to be able to study offline.

Thank you!

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

My library has German learning CDs. Maybe check yours.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Shoot, they might even have digital checkouts!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Ah, it sounds to me like you're wanting something kind of like the old Pimsleur German CDs. Looks like the current iteration is a subscription model with option to buy. I only remember the mp3s I downloaded years ago.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Second the pimsleur approach

[–] NemoWuMing 3 points 8 months ago

I recommend looking for the Michel Thomas Method, as well as Linguaphone AllTalk Method.

[–] silencioso 2 points 8 months ago

Assimil is the best option IMHO

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

I supplement my Duolingo German with books and CDs from the Library.