Nova Development Berlitz German Premier Review

The Berlitz German Premier was overall an average learning language software. The pack contained two computer programs for Mac and PC users (Before You Know It Flash Card program and Berlitz Language Learning System), a version for Palm Pilot, and four audio CDs. 

The main computer program, the Berlitz German Language Learning System, seemed to be outdated and was not very easy to operate. I found myself confused in how to start lessons or which section of the program to even be in. The other program, Before You Know It Flash Cards, appeared to be more up-to-date and effective, with its only redeeming quality being an electronic flash card display with pronunciation.

The four audio CD's that came with the program, basically Berlitz's German Guaranteed audio program, were not very sufficient either and taught in a very fast manner. The audio conversations left very little time to respond or repeat newly learned phrases in each lesson. I was surprised at the average quality of these discs due to my previous great experience with Berlitz's Japanese Guaranteed, that was very helpful and taught at a slower pace.

Overall if you want to learn German quickly and effectively, do not buy this product. Safe up your money and buy Rosetta Stone German Version 3 and learn through their amazingly effective Dynamic Immersion Process. Seriously, when it comes to learning a language, Go Rosetta Stone or Go Home!