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Old 04-13-2006, 11:30 PM  
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Originally Posted by xxxjay
I want to find out what the best passive method for learning a 2nd language is (Spanish) - I want just a bunch of lessons that I can load on my iPod and listen to in the background, working out, or on planes without having to read a book along with it.

Any suggestions?
Got to have a look at Michael Thomas language CD's - he presents languages into component parts to let you reconstruct and form your own sentences - also wipes away a load of bullshit that takes time to learn.

Mr Thomas died recently but spent over 50 years on this and covered many languages... Here's some links to his background and materials...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/obituaries...393249,00.html

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...270976-0142010

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...2005Jan10.html

http://www.sciencedaily.com/cgi-bin/... Id=0071381643
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