Language / I want to learn Polish. Where to start? [180]

While looking at the BYKI website I noticed a reference to a book. The review of the book on Amazon summarized how the author feels a new language should be learned. The book specifically recommends Pimsleur for part of the process. Looking at this review, I'm starting to think that someone's best shot at learning Polish may be to use Pimsleur, the Rosetta Stone and the BYKI software all together. That and a native speaker plus a good text book. Ahhh, what price Success???

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Language / I want to learn Polish. Where to start? [180]


So happy to read that I'm not the only one who can't get a Pimsleur lesson in one shot. Makes me feel better, and I agree, what a person lacks in natural ability can be overcome by perseverance! I just finished up Lesson 19. I usually have to concentrate on a lesson, then play it two more times in the car or whatever, then sit and concentrate one more time. That's four times through before I "own" it! What lesson are you up to?

Language / I want to learn Polish. Where to start? [180]


Yes, I know. However they are adding languages, and extending sets every year. For example, in July they are releasing a complete level 1 in Romanian. Obviously the "high revenue" languages like Spanish and French were first. Maybe you could go to there website and inquire as to when more Polish would be available. We need to be sure to vote with our cash too! Instead of doing the bit torrent thing I spent the $150 for the comprehensive Polish. It is well done, so it's money well spent I think. I don't know what I'm gonna do when I'm done with all of the lessons, they really work well for me.

Language / I want to learn Polish. Where to start? [180]

Good idea, editing the Pimsleur! After going through it, I may make up a set, just cutting out the English. Kind of like a "repeat what you hear" since I now understand all the vocabulary (through unit 20, which is where I am as of today).

I emailed Simon & Shuster (sp?), the publishers, and they responded telling me that there are no plans for Polish II or III. Kind of stinks! So my plan is to start with The Rosetta Stone after I finish unit 30. I also bought BYKI because you can make your own flash cards with pictures and sound. I put a picture on one side, then when I flip the card I can hear the word or phrase in Polish. I made friends with some really nice Polish people who read into my computer. I then chop up the audio and attache it to a card in BYKI. They make it really easy!

Like you, I'd sign up for a college course, but there are none around me. I'm thinking of doing one of those courses in Poland for two weeks over the summer, but talk about $$$$. We'll see how that goes. BTW, if anyone has done one of those courses, I'd love to hear about it.