Total Greek with the Michel Thomas Method

by Garoufalia-Middle, Hara; Middle, Howard

• ISBN13: 9781444138047
• ISBN10: 1444138049
• Edition: Pamphlet
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2012-02-07
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers

Summary

Speak Greek - Instantly. No books. No writing. No memorizing.* Guaranteed success. Speak and understand perfectly* Incredible progress. Get what you want, fast* Absolute confidence. Unleash your natural learning style without tryingThe Method:Stress-free audio learning.Michel Thomas teaches you through your own language, so there's no stress, and no anxiety. He builds it up, step by step, and you don't move on until you've absorbed and understood the previous point. And, as Michel Thomas said, 'What you understand, you know; and what you know, you don't forget.'With parallels to the way you learned your own language, each language is learned in 'real-time' conditions. There is no need to stop for homework, additional exercises or vocabulary memorization.A 'virtual' classroom.The classroom situation on the recording lets you learn with others. You enjoy their success, and you learn from their mistakes. The students on the recordings are not reading from scripts and they have received no additional instruction or preparation - just the guidance you hear on the recording.You, as the learner, become the third student and participate actively in the class.There's no such thing as a poor student, only a poor teacher.This is an important part of the Michel Thomas Method. Full responsibility for your learning lies with the teacher, not with you, the pupil. This helps to ensure that you can relax and feel confident, allowing you to learn effectively.Why it Works:Learn another language the way you learned your own.You learned your own language naturally and enjoyably: now you can learn Greek in the same way. You'll stick with it because you'll love it. Use the unique method perfected over fifty years by the celebrated psychologist and linguist Michel Thomas. This method works with your brain, helping you to build up your Greek in manageable, enjoyable steps by thinking out the answers for yourself. You learn through listening and speaking without the pressure of writing or memorizing. You pick up the language naturally and unforgettably. Join themillions of people worldwide who have learned a new language with the Michel Thomas Method.Learn Anywhere.Don't be tied to chunky books or your computer, Michel Thomas Method audio courses let you learn whenever you want: at home, in your car, or on the move with your MP3 player.What's in the Course?Total Greek with the Michel Thomas Method contains 8 hours of audio on 8 CDs.How Does it Work?* Listen: collect words effortlessly by listening* Connect: create your own mental tool kit by understanding how words fit together* Speak: put the words back together to build sentences, naturally

Author Biography

Until May 2008 Hara Garoufalia-Middle taught Greek at both the University of Westminster and the City Literary Institute. Now she concentrates on teaching classes at the City Lit, as well as writing.

Howard Middle is a consultant and project manager in the field of English as a Foreign Language. He was National Manager for Trinity College London's ESOL exams in Greece until mid 2009 and remains a consultant for this exam board.