I could have done something differently, in fact we all could have –‘in fact’ shows that the two ideas are linked together and support one another. Dyslexic students who study languages have difficulties hearing sounds, connecting those sounds to letters, sounding out words and memorizing new vocabulary. They also struggle more in reading and writing activities”. (Google) Level 1 assumes you are a complete beginner, but after 10-12 hours you should have a vocabulary of 300-400 words and enough basic grammar to communicate in many situations you will meet abroad.

However the quality of images is not the main issue. Linkword courses use optimal testing patterns , critical to long term retention. The vocabulary is integrated with grammar and both are tested with sentences using just presented material. It is this combination of Memory enhances that makes Linkword courses much more than using the keyword method. Many popular books have been written on memory. Almost all of these tell the user how to improve their memory, and they all give advice that works. Thus, while this book will also show you how you can use memory aids and memory devices to improve your memory for names, faces, foreign languages, ideas, examinations and many other useful tasks, it does much more than this. MP3 Audio courses will play on all devices that support MP3, including MP3 players, Laptops, PCs, Macs, Tablets (Android and iPad) and Smartphones (Android and iPhone).Linkword is a mnemonic system promoted by Michael Gruneberg since at least the early 1980s for learning languages based on the similarity of the sounds of words. The process involves creating an easily visualized scene that will link the words together. One example is the Russian word for cow (корова, pronounced roughly karova): think and visualize "I ran my car over a cow." (source: Wikipedia) Another factor making Linkword courses unique is that the author of Linkword Dr Michael Gruneberg, has published a large number of studies in refereed journals showing the effectiveness of his Linkword courses. We know of no other language course where performance levels have been published to show that any claims we make are based on evidence. Not only have the studies shown how fast is learning with Linkword, but how much more enjoyable learning is as well and how much it boosts confidence. About the author of Linkword, Dr Michael Gruneberg

The deputy headteacher of my high school, Dr Steffen Sommer, was a linguist (I credit him with my passion for languages) who introduced me to Linkword and said that he had worked with Michael Gruenberg on linkword's early development - an article co-written by the two of them on its usage at his school is here if interested: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10. ... NNgwhvyGUl

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My search of the LLORG yielded one post wherein a member mentioned, without further comment, that he had included Linkword in his study plan for Russian. A similar search of the HTLAL yielded one post wherein the method was briefly discussed. Although this thread should not be taken as a complete review, it does include a couple of interesting comments. The best language learning software I’ve tried. Having spent hundreds of pounds on Rosetta Stone and Pimsleur this software is pure gold to the language student. Linkword really does work! No rote method required, no endlessly repeating verbs and nouns to find the next day you’ve forgotten them.

MP3 courses will play on all devices that support MP3, including MP3 players, Laptops, PCs, Macs, Tablets (Android and iPad) and Smartphones (Android and iPhone). Studies we have conducted showed that a group of manages at Thomson holidays learned a vocabulary of 400 words AND a basic Grammar in 12 hours- about 3 times faster than normal as assessed by an independent assessor. In fact an assessment of normal learning of languages by school children in the UK found that on average they learned only about 800-900 words in 4 years!! What is the evidence it works for dyslexics and poor learners?

Gruneberg M (1992) The practical application of memory aids. In Gruneberg m and Morris P. (Eds) Aspects of Memory: The Practical Aspects. London Routledge. Annie could have gone for a run but she decided she was too tired –‘but’ connects two ideas that are related, but they oppose one another. She could have gone for a run, but she didn’t. Babbel‘s mission is to get you speaking a new language as fast as possible. Their focus is on teaching vocabulary and conversation skills to make you fluent in a shorter period of time. Our courses are built upon the science and principles of memory enhancement. These include methods of association, spaced retrieval, optimal colour-ways and testing patterns specifically designed to increase your speed of learning. I failed my test because I didn’t study –‘because’ gets the reader ready to learn why somebody failed their test.

There are 2 versions of the course available: a Software version and a MP3 Audio talking book version. Both versions have the same content, and both are equally effective in teaching you. Which you choose will depend on your personal preference and whether for example you like learning while out walking, driving etc.. Linkword is a mnemonic system promoted by Michael Gruneberg since at least the early 1980s for learning languages based on the similarity of the sounds of words. The process involves creating an easily visualized scene that will link the words together. One example is the Russian word for cow (корова, pronounced roughly karova): think and visualize "I ran my car over a cow." The Linkword Spanish (European) Levels 1-4 course teaches a 1200 word vocabulary and cover all major grammar points in 60- 80 hours of learning. The average school pupil learns a vocabulary of 800-900 words in 4 years. For holidays, even getting to the end of level 1 will help enormously to make yourself understood and to understand in for example, emergencies, shopping, eating in a restaurant,travelling etc.

Gruneberg M. and Pascoe K. (1996) The effectiveness of the keyword method for receptive and productive learning in the elderly. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 21, 102-109