So then, having completed Pimsleur III+, I continued my studies with Assimil and FSI Basic. When I began studying German, Simon and Schuster had not yet begun publishing Levels IV and V of their Pimsleur programmes. Now then, just a quick comment on your plan for Pimsleur French and Assimil Business French. While Assimil courses seem quite easy at the beginning, it takes a huge dose of perseverance to get to the end. Siouxchief, congratulations on your accomplishment! As you are undoubtedly aware, despite a good deal initial enthusiasm, most independent language learners do not have the stamina to finish their courses. Yesterday on Reddit someone pointed to a C1 podcast which I found easy enough to understand which I'm happy about although I realise these things can be subjective.

I realise I could do both via multi track but think I may have less time next year to do both daily and not keen on doing every 2nd day. I also have Using French and Business French which I hope to complete but not sure should I do Pimsleur 3 first to mix things up. I go to Provence in July so it would be good to carry out basic conversation with people at that point. As I didn't shadow (just don't enjoy it) I feel I may need to go back to work on my output as I felt growing speaking confidence after finishing Pimsleur 2 so might do Pimsleur 3 and book a tutor on iTalki. I found it quite challenging especially the last 2 weeks but it's definitely a great system. I'll review it for the rest of the year as I stopped the 2nd wave on lesson 20 but for now I'm enjoying the satisfaction of no further material. I've just completed Assimil French today which is a great feeling.

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