Rush Hour Express German

By: Berlitz

Narrated by: uncredited

Learn a new language - in just one hour! Rush Hour Express German presents the words and expressions you need to know in order to begin to communicate in German. Plus, original music engages you, so you remember what you learn. Rush Hour Express is effective and entertaining.© and (P) Berlitz Publishing Company, Inc.

Not a great way to learn German

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of the narrator?

Many of the scenes are in the forms of songs. Her singing performance is poor. I would cast a real singer who could sing and enunciate German words for the beginners.

Any additional comments?

The annoyingly loud background music is being played during the whole lessons. I don't know what Burliz is thinking, but this will keep you from listening to the book repeatedly. Repetitions are necessary for learning a new langugage. So the music is counter-productive. I would recommend "Teach Yourself One-Day German" by Elisabeth Smith instead, for 75 minutes of fun, productive and quick learning of German.