This is intended to be a trainer on the go app and as such is very good. Theres only 1 lesson in Spanish. But, theres about 10 scenes of dialogues for key discussion areas: at the airport, going through customs, asking directions, ordering breakfast, buying at the neighborhood store, at the hotel, at the emergency clinic, at a reception, at a restaurant, and a stroll through an area. These display text in either spanish or english or both while you are listening to them. I like this as it allows one to hear the material and see it in writing while saying it. THIS DISPLAY TEXT FEATURE IS NOT AVAILABLE in the Pimsleur full-length courses. My criticism is this: for $4.99, this application conveys too little content. Basically, if you buy this app., all you are doing is paying Simon & Shusters marketing loss leader costs for their full length programs along with some overhead costs for the iTunes store. THEY SHOULD HAVE A COMPLETE PIMSLEUR for the iPhone for $100. Then, I suspect, theyd sell like hotcakes. I assume they dont because they dont want to cut their profit margins on the full length courses.
Estimation application downloads and cost
Description
With this quick and easy program you’ll learn how to begin a conversation with anyone in Spanish and practice essential conversations you will have as a traveler in a Spanish-speaking country. You’ll see how easy speaking Spanish can be.
Learn more than just vocabulary, it’s not just a Phrasebook… Listen to Unit 1of Pimsleur’s Spanish to get an introduction to the language. Then learn actual conversations such as ordering in a restaurant, checking into your hotel, and asking directions. Our process will have you sounding like a real native speaker by the time you land. Then keep the searchable flashcards on hand to use as a phrasebook on your travels.
Features:
*Complete 30-minute Spanish lesson
*11 essential Travel Conversations
* Native speakers for audio
*Follow along through three repetitions of each conversation
*Reinforce each individual phrase with audio flashcards
*Additional flashcards with 9 essential categories of vocabulary
*Search through flashcards for the phrase you need now
*Tag your favorite flashcards to reference on the go
Look for 5 other languages coming soon! French, Italian, German, Japanese, and Russian
If you like this app continue to learn Spanish with our full 30 lesson audio program! Available on iTunes. www.pimsleur.com
Built by ThoughtWorks (www.thoughtworks.com)
Application availability
Available in countries
Country | Price |
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USA | 4.99 USD |
Available for devices
iPhoneFirstGen, iPodTouchFirstGen, iPodTouchSecondGen, iPhone3G, iPhone3GS, iPadWifi, iPad3G, iPhone4, iPodTouchThirdGen, iPodTouchFourthGen, iPad2Wifi, iPad23G, iPhone4S, iPadThirdGen, iPadThirdGen4G, iPhone5, iPodTouchFifthGen, iPadFourthGen, iPadFourthGen4G, iPadMini, iPadMini4G, iPhone5c, iPhone5s, iPadAir, iPadAirCellular, iPadMiniRetina, iPadMiniRetinaCellular, iPhone6, iPhone6Plus, iPadAir2, iPadAir2Cellular, iPadMini3, iPadMini3Cellular, iPodTouchSixthGen, iPhone6s, iPhone6sPlus, iPadMini4, iPadMini4Cellular, iPadPro, iPadProCellular, iPadPro97, iPadPro97Cellular, iPhoneSE, iPhone7, iPhone7Plus,Reviews
A good travel tutor
Please Fix
I have the Pimsleur audio lessons and LOVE them. They are so easy to follow. The problem in this app is that when you are reading along with the conversations, all of the text is not there in the speech bubbles. PLEASE fix this. Also, I would love to see more of the lessons available but, please make them more affordable. At $5 each, that would be too expensive. Will give 5 stars when all text shows in the conversation bubbles.
Buyer beware!
Let the buyer beware. Before you get sucked into buying any other programs from the Pimsleur company at an attractive price, Google "Pimsleur scam" then run for cover!
Dont let Pimsler sucker u in!
This is only 1 part of some 60 lessons. The other 59 lessons are NOT available and @ about $5/lsn x 60lsns = $300 & that is outrageously expensive even if they come out with the rest of the 59 lessons. Stay away till they produce all 60 lsns at a price NO more Thanks $50 for the complete package.
this was the worst app ever
i tryed to learn it i swear but i didnt learn a thing so do yourself a favor and DONT buy this app
Rip off!!!!
I expected more from pimsluer, its a great company. This app is the exception, BUY THE REAL DEAL. Your wasting your time and money. There is one great lesson, ONE!!!!!!!! A little angry....
No trial period
No trial period... I had no idea what I was getting. For $5 from Pimsleur I assumed there would be something there. Its very basic and not much material. If there was a brief trial period I would have known not to get it. Maybe thats the point…