There are so many language programs out there. I am very glad I got this one. It is very organized and very effective if you follow the program. I feel I must say nothing is easy so if you are looking for something easy studying a language isn't it. If you are willing to focus and really stop and check out how this program is organized you will be amazed at the way they have written this program. It is a step by step building block upon building block. That is the best way to learn. The audio is very good quality. I heard another program's audio and it was terrible, it made me appreciate this programs audio. As with any CDs it will get scratched somehow or the other sooner or later so I have made back up copies of my CDs.
I have spent a few minutes to make up a sheet for this program. It is a check off sheet. I find this is a great help in keeping track of my studies. I do this because along with this program I do some other online studies too to supplement my studies. I especially had to go outside of this program to get help with the script. I think some people will be great without doing that but I am kind of an extremely thorough person and like to overdo things but that works for me. On this study check off sheet I just followed the course and made it.
DO NOT LISTEN TO ANYONE WHO SAYS THIS PROGRAM IS NOT GOOD. This really is an awesome program and you will get back even more than you put in. The price cant be beat. The set up of the program makes it very easy to follow and retain. Do not forget to go to their website and play the games and use the flash cards. You will even retain more that way too.
If you wish copy and paste the check off sheet i made below and follow it. Just check off each that apply as you go along the program. Each lesson has two sections. For example lesson 1 has a section titled Vocabulary Builder 1 and another section titled Vocabulary Builder 2, seems like all the lessons are like this. I actually didn't check all the lessons didn't have the time but what I checked that is what I saw. The check off sheet may not make sense to you when you look at it right now but when you get the program and start using it and see how the program is set up it will make sense.
In each section there are a series of lessons building upon each other. I do a check off sheet for each lesson. It feels pretty good to check off what I have done and even better to sign off at the end when I know I have nailed the lessons. Yea. I sign my check off sheet. It feels good to know its done and sealed in my memory. So have fun and best wishes on your arabic studies.
LIVING LANGUAGE Check off study sheet
Name_____________________
What Language?______________
What level of living language? Basic/Essential____Intermediate_____Advanced____
Living Language lesson plan and guide Lesson_________
Date Lesson Started_____________
Check marks to all that apply write in any feelings between the lines
Read introduction to section 1 of lesson
Listen to vocabulary builder 1
Do vocabulary 1 practice by practicing what's heard in vocabulary builder 1
Do greetings and pronunciation/grammar builder to enhance vocabulary 1
Take it further with learning alphabet scripts and actual writing for vocabulary builder 1
Add words you find hard to remember on paper/flash cards/stickie notes and practice till remembered
Go to living language site and do vocabulary 1 section of this lesson
Find and converse with online friends and or offline friends to speak the language to help with listening and pronunciation
Read introduction to section 2 of lesson
Listen to vocabulary builder 2
Do vocabulary 2 practice by practicing what's heard in vocabulary builder 2
Do greetings and pronunciation/grammar builder to enhance vocabulary 2
Take it further with learning scripts or writing language for vocabulary builder 2
Add words you find hard to remember on paper/flash cards/stickie notes and practiced until remembered
Work out 1---listening comprehension exercise
Review and take it further with Arabic script
Bring it all together conversation
Take it further focusing on new words
Work out 2----practice all learned in the entire lesson the two sections vocabulary building 1 and 2
Drive it home lessons to reinforce what you have learned
Check the parting words. Did you get to all the goals of the lesson
Take it further a little extra added words
Word recall. Triple check and triple reinforce the full understanding of the lesson
Write in any other material you use to help with lessons online or books
Write in overall feeling about your achievements. Where you feel you are strong and where you feel you need to be improved.
Converse with online friends and or offline friends to speak the language to help with listening and pronunciation
Friends Name____________
Where from________________
Friends Name____________
Where from________________
Friends Name____________
Where from________________
Date you finished lesson knowing all the points of the lessons____________
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Well organized, excellent purchase - what worked for me
I am very happy with the set. I just finished the intermediate book and am moving to advanced. I knew only how to read and write going in, so I skipped that book. Beginner and intermediate books have been very well organized and helpful. There is enough repetition to help you cement what you've learned as you go forward. I also like to make my own flash cards as I go through the material -about one lesson per day- and the organization of the book is very clear and conducive to that. I feel like I am now at the stage where I am making quick progress and that is a great feeling to have, especially because some parts (at the beginning for sure) of learning a language can feel very slow.As far as dialects, the book doesn't mention them and I am planning on learning one at a later date.I also did not use the CDs really, and I still think the books were an excellent value.I included a picture of one of my recent flash cards. I try to do about 5 a week, (based on the book- vocab with grammar notes occasionally on the flip side) and for me, it is an essential part of the learning process. I have not even looked at their app because I am very satisfied with this method.The intermediate book took me between two and three months
