Michel Thomas German Language Builder

by Michel Thomas

Michel Thomas took the language-learning world by storm. With no books, no memorising and no homework, Michel teaches the basic grammar of the language painlessly. Using the method he perfected over 50 years, he shares his secret with the world - and 'makes it simple' (Sunday Times). In only a matter of hours, he gives you a comprehensive grasp of the structure of the language, enabling you to communicate with confidence. The present, future, conditional and past tenses are covered, and you are taught to think about the ideas that you are trying to communicate, rather than to translate words slavishly. He points out the similarities of the vocabulary in English and German and gives you the tools to guess the words you do not know, or think you do not know. In the 'Language Builders' Michel consolidates and expands your knowledge of structures and vocabulary in a one-on-one lecture session with you at home.

Audiobook

First published September 28, 2001

About the author

Michel Thomas (born Moniek (Moshe) Kroskof, February 3, 1914 – January 8, 2005) was a polyglot linguist, language teacher, and decorated war veteran. He survived imprisonment in several different Nazi concentration camps after serving in the Maquis (World War II) of the French Resistance and worked with the U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps during World War II. After the war, Thomas emigrated to the United States, where he developed a language-teaching system known as the Michel Thomas Method. In 2004 he was awarded the Silver Star by the U.S. Army.

Reviews

[Allyssa]

I think this may be the on that I have. it has a different picture than mine. Mine is a mini book and audio cd. So far, it's not bad, but I haven't gone through it all yet.

[Matin the Wandering Seeker · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best teachers in language. RIP Michel, you did your part.

[Дмитрий · Rating 3 out of 5]

не буду перечислять минусы, они и так понятны. сомневаюсь, что я достиг бы таких же успехов (в плане того, что я все же окончил курс), если бы выбрал какой-нибудь польский или голландский (но надо попробовать) :)