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I've just begun using this guide to learn Croatian. My family speaks a heavy Istrian dialect and the "pure" language sounds almost nothing like it, so I am starting from scratch. The lessons start off at a very basic level, and gradually build up by adding a new word or phrase. Then, it will take you back to previous lessons to refresh your memory, while incorporating them into new lessons (essentially, none of the older lessons that are taught will be forgotten). The instructors' pronunciation is very clear and easy to imitate, as they sound out the syllables of each word. The narrator occasionally includes a fact about sentence structure that is helpful. This is definitely a great place to begin learning this very difficult language. I also hope the company will release additional volumes, since it is extremely hard to find Croatian language lessons out there. -- Mark N. USA

I find the teaching format very convincing in theory and in application. The regular reinforcement of material already covered is very supportive of remembering what you've learned. The voice quality of the narrator and the two Croatian speakers is very clear and pleasing in quality,and the pauses needed between verbal entries needed for the learner to absorbe and repeat the stimulus words and phrases are just about right. The speakers are excellent in pronouncing words and syllables clearly and repeatedly so that proper linguistic inflections are practiced and remembered. -- Anthony M. Kuchan, Brown Deer ,WI, USA