Pimsleur has been making “real” language courses for 20+ years, you could get CD’s with languages back then, there should be plenty to choose from.
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EvilBit@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I hear good things about Pimsleur as an alternative.
BananaOnionJuice@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
acchariya@lemmy.world 2 months ago
It can go either way, some people like the method, others hâte it because it’s not gamified. Pro tip, get pimsleur courses from your library if you want to try them for a real trial rather than what they give you
TimewornTraveler@lemm.ee 2 months ago
I used Pimsleur to get started on my L2 way back when. I am now pretty much fluent, after living immersively for a long time. The immersion, and dedication, and tutors, and language school did the heavy lifting. But Pimsleur gets big credit for helping me get started and get confidence.
garretble@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Interesting.
I have switched to Mango Languages because my library gives free access to it. So I’ve been trying to share that information with people. Or, at least, check your local library to see if they offer something.
EvilBit@lemmy.world 2 months ago
That’s great advice. At least for as long as libraries still exist. 😫