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German Before You Know It (BYKI) Review
German Before You Know It 4, has a great flash card teaching method. It helps you learn 2,000 essential words and 500 phrases. It teaches you German in fun games. There’s an accompanying mp3 audio for you to learn on the go which is very handy if you are not in front of your computer.
Software Features
German BYKI uses a 3-step-proccess which helps you learn written and spoken German. It gives you personalized learning sessions so you can learn fast or slow. You will also hear the native accent to help you with pronouncing however there is no speech recognition feature.
The main teaching method is using flash cards which are also printable for offline practice. There is an online section for further learning of thousands of extra German words and phrases that is not include with the software.
German Before You Know It Deluxe 4 comes with a simple tracking feature that shows your score from previous lessons and helps you track your progress.
Course Effectiveness
he main focus of this software course is vocabulary and does not pay much attention to the written language. It lacks grammar and conversation practice which is essential for fluent speaking.
Easy To Use
The software comes in a nice box and installs perfectly.
Help & Support
There are enough manuals and on screen help to assist you in learning. There is also online support and email provided.
Conclusion
This course is suitable for people who already know a bit of German and looking to brush up on some speaking and learn more words. It does not cover enough fundamentals for new speakers to be fluent or confident in speaking German.
