Portuguese : European (Compact)

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Summary: Not a bad Language Course
Review: After going through volumes one and two of Pimsleur's Portuguese--roughly two months of work--I did learn enough Portuguese to actually function in Brazil. Mind you, I wasn't fluent, having the skills, comprehension, and vocabulary of a 2-3 year old, but I was able to order in restaurants, speak with cab drivers, ask directions, purchase items, and so on. In other words, I learned enough to survive there. If you can handle the cost (which keeps me from giving five stars), consider this course.

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Summary: Better than Berlitz
Review: I've learned Spanish via the Living Language series, followed by Berlitz Advanced tapes. Pimsleur seems far superior, and the "all audio" approach fits my long commute better than the ones that require access to a book along with the tapes. Highly recommended.

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Summary: Very Effective Language Program
Review: This is an excellent follow-up to Brazilian I. It continues to expand content at a good pace - not too fast or too slow. I've tried everything to learn a language - books, classes, other tapes. But the Pimsleur approach is far and away the most effective method I've found.