Instant Immersion German Deluxe review:5 stars (Self Paced Instruction) - This is really a great tool that fits a variety of needs. First of all, it helps someone like myself continue my study of the language that I never got to finish in high school many years ago. Second, it is a great supplemental tool for anyone taking German at either the High School or College level. One can program the skills that need attention, such as reading, listening, dictation, speaking. Wish I had had this tool 3o years ago. Third, it would be great for someone planning to visit a German speaking country and has some advanced notice.
I say this because it is not something that one can use in two or three days, and be able to know what is going on.

Overall, this is a great product. The speaking graphs of one's voice inflection are mind boggeling! But it is just like having a private tutor there with you. The only thing that I would recommend is that one could well benefit from even a brief introduction to the language prior to using these CDS.
1 stars (Most definitely not for beginners) - I purchased this software on the premise that it was for "beginners" as the box had indicated. There are no basic fundamentals at all for someone new to the language, it throws you right into complex phrases as their starting point. No basic numbers, greetings, phrases, or anything. I did not bother to explore any further because if I cannot say "hello" how on earth am I supposed to learn "Do you have any grandchildren" as my first phrase? The interface is horribly designed as well. My advice is to save your money and keep looking. However, if you are familiar with the language already and need a refresher or advanced topics, then this may be for you. Otherwise avoid it and look for a true beginner program. 1 stars (Not for Beginners) - I bought this product thinking I could, as a beginner, learn to speak German. Ha, was I wrong. Maybe if I had had a year of German in school I would have found this useful. If you are a true beginner with no knowledge of the German language then this product is not for you; it is missing the basic fundamentals needed for a beginner. If you have a year or so of traditional German you might find it helpful, at least you have the absolute basics to work with. Beginners beware.
Instant Immersion German Deluxe Features:
Computer software (programs)
Education (Educational)
Reference
Foreign Languages (Language)
French
Learn learning
German
CD
Pentium (166 MHz recommended) Windows 95 and higher, including XP
16 MB RAM (32 MB RAM recommended) 90 MB HD (110 MB recommended) 2X CD-ROM drive (12X CD-ROM drive recommended)
16-bit Windows compatible sound card 640 x 480, 256 color graphics card (1,024 x 768, 65,53f6 color graphics card recommended) Microphone and speakers or headset Internet access and e-mail address r
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Instant Immersion German Deluxe is the CD-ROM version. The full version can be purchased by clicking on the "CLICK HERE TO ORDER" button below for around 39.99USD.