--- Forwarded Message from Tina Oestreich <[log in to unmask]> --- >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >References: <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:03:25 -0500 >Subject: Re: #9306 Independent beginning Spanish learning >From: Tina Oestreich <[log in to unmask]> >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]> Hi Derek, We have the Pimsleur audio language learning programs in our lab. (http://www.pimsleurapproach.com/) They have proved to be very popular with our self-learners, especially those wishing to gain quick conversational skills. I believe that a lot of public libraries carry these as well, so he should check with your local library system to see if they have it. Tina 2009/12/15 LLTI-Editor <[log in to unmask]>: > --- Forwarded Message from Derek Roff <[log in to unmask]> --- > >>Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:28:03 -0700 >>From: Derek Roff <[log in to unmask]> >>To: LLTI-Editor <[log in to unmask]> >>Subject: Independent beginning Spanish learning > > I've just gotten one of the perennial requests: A mid-fifties > professor tells me that he will be working in Costa Rica beginning in > the middle of next semester. What can he do to begin learning > Spanish on his own, in the three months before he leaves? > > We don't have a lot of resources to offer the independent learner. I > am wondering what you would recommend to a busy, but theoretically > motivated professor. > > Thanks, > > Derek > > Derek Roff > Language Learning Center > Ortega Hall 129, MSC03-2100 > University of New Mexico > Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 > 505/277-7368, fax 505/277-3885 > Internet: [log in to unmask] > > *********************************************** > LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for > Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language > Teaching > and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). > Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. > Subscribe, unsubscribe, search the archives at > http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A0=LLTI > Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) > *********************************************** > -- Tina Deveny Oestreich, Ph.D. Language Learning Manager The Freedman Center in Kelvin Smith Library Case Western Reserve University 11055 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106 (216) 368-5283 *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Subscribe, unsubscribe, search the archives at http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A0=LLTI Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************