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seem very important in retrospect, but the overall approach is second-to-none in terms of
preparing travelers to feel comfortable taking their first brave new steps in a foreign lan-
guage. I recommend PimsleurAudio.com for finding downloadable versions of Pimsleur
programs at reasonable prices.
Teach Yourself : I've found this series to be sometimes useful and sometimes disap-
pointing, so I recommend reading the reviews of the particular product you plan to buy
carefully before buying. At its best, Teach Yourself , provides a nice balance between con-
versational and classroom learning.
Online Resources
Adioso.com , Airbnb.com , Booking.com , Google flight search, Kayak.com , TripAdvi-
sor.com , and many other online search and booking websites : One of the most difficult
parts of travel planning in the modern world, in my opinion, is navigating the staggering
number of travel booking websites. I've provided here the websites that I've enjoyed using
recently, but I recommend that you start your travel planning by doing a search for “best
travel booking websites” and reading some recent reviews of the various sites before dig-
ging in—new sites with new features are appearing all the time and the best sites today may
not be the best sites tomorrow.
Amazon Instant Video ( Amazon.com ) and Netflix ( Netflix.com ) :Both Amazon and
Netflix have large libraries of foreign movies that can be instantly streamed on demand.
In addition, both sites have extensive reviews that will help guide your choices. As far
as which site is superior, I personally prefer the freedom of choosing movies without a
monthly commitment on Amazon. But if you're already a Netflix member, you may find
that Netflix provides all the movies you will ever need to get up to speed listening to con-
versations in your new language.
FlyerTalk.com and NerdWallet.com : Both of these websites provide extensive guid-
ance on navigating the details of travel loyalty programs and their corresponding credit
cards.
Pandora.com and Spotify.com : Both of these online radio resources provide a wealth
of foreign language music, with a variety of stations and playlists available. I personally
use Pandora radio to explore a new musical culture and then use Spotify to hone in on spe-
cific artists or sounds that I like once I have a sense of my preferences.