Pimsleur method

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Definition of Pimsleur method

An audio-based language acquisition method that stresses active participation over rote memorization.

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During the lessons, the listener repeats words and phrases given by native speakers and constructs new phrases by inference. As new phrases are introduced, the listener is prompt to recall older phrases. The prompts for any given phrase are gradually spaced out in ever-increasing intervals

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