Finding a good old-style offline German course

I want to find a good German course. I know there's Duolingo, Babbel, Rosetta Stone, etc., but I find they don't work for me.

I want a course like the ones from 15-20 years ago that would give you some text books and some CDs for listening exercises.

I started learning German with one of those that my dad had, but unfortunately the audio lessons are incomplete.

I'd like to know where I can download/purchase a course in that format. I also prefer that format because my internet access is intermittent so I want to be able to study offline.

Thank you!

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Stubborn9867@lemmy.jnks.xyz · 8 pts · 2y (1 reply)

My library has German learning CDs. Maybe check yours.

JSocial@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 2y

Shoot, they might even have digital checkouts!

JSocial@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Ah, it sounds to me like you're wanting something kind of like the old Pimsleur German CDs. Looks like the current iteration is a subscription model with option to buy. I only remember the mp3s I downloaded years ago.

TonyToniToneOfficial@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 2y

Second the pimsleur approach

NemoWuMing@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y

I recommend looking for the Michel Thomas Method, as well as Linguaphone AllTalk Method.

Hobart_the_GoKart@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y

I supplement my Duolingo German with books and CDs from the Library.

silencioso@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y

Assimil is the best option IMHO

gramie@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 2y

This is coming rather late, but I would definitely recommend Language Transfer. It's a series of MP3s, that you can listen to on their own, or use their convenient app. The whole thing is free, although they are happy to accept donations.