When learning a new language many people use reference books. Are books really the best way to learn a new language? What other material is available.

The beauty of books is that you can take them anywhere with you. Maybe it’s just a few phrases you want to learn or have to hand when you are in a foreign country. I think for this purpose, books are great and with the addition of eBooks this information is even more readily available. But for people who want to be able to learn a new language fluently books may not best the best answer or should certainly be coupled with another type of learning such as audio CD’s or videos. This is because when reading a book you cannot hear how you should pronounce something. Many books try to sound a word out for you but there is no better way to pick up new phrases than to hear them spoken.

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