--- Forwarded Message from Francoise Sorgen-Goldschmidt <[log in to unmask]>  
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>From: Francoise Sorgen-Goldschmidt <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 10:58:41 -0700
>Subject: Re: #9476.5 Anyone using Tell Me More?
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum    <[log in to unmask]>

I do not know TMM in depth --even though it's been my intention to explore the  
Spanish version which I have for my own learning needs.  However, I'd like to  
chime in (belatedly) on the voice recognition element and sound waves.

a. I don't have the easiest time getting a perfect score in my native language.  
(Same with Rosetta Stone by the way.)

b. More importantly, I think that sound waves are a visual distraction more than  
a help.  There is plenty our eyes do and can do when it comes to learning a language.  
Basically, we know how to read (that is in the "easier" languages that share an  
alphabet), and it's often a struggle to ask  for books to be closed in class:  
written language is used as a crutch, but comes in the way of practising oral/aural  
skills.

By the way, while I can't imagine how it would work in an academic setting requiring  
assessment, I have loved Pimsleur for my own use. No bells and whistles; you can  
do the lessons while you drive, walk, or jog. I have never met anyone who didn't  
think that... it works, and I know people who have used it in many different languages,  
even someone who used it for Modern Hebrew, not an easy language I gather. Pimsleur  
relies on mouth and ears. No eyes involved.

Francoise

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