Lyric Language German
| Video Review
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| Title: |
Lyric Language German |
| Publisher: |
Penton Overseas Video,
Carlsbad, CA |
| ISBN: |
1-56015-327-X |
| Rated:
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G |
| Reviewed By: |
Frank Fogg |
| Review Date: |
June, 2003 |
| Rating: |
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Lyric Language German is a videotape
presentation that is first in a two part series of German language learning
programs targeted to young children. The videotape is in color and runs about
30 minutes.
The
program consists of several short features with themes. The themes are staged
at places that children identify with fun such as amusement parks, the zoo,
and the beach. Most of the actors are children doing things that children naturally
like, and this makes the material even more interesting for them to watch.
Each segment is presented with a song, and each song is sung using both German
and English lyrics. Each important word is presented at least twice in every
song. This repetition along with the music assists in remembering the new language
being learned. Subtitles in English and German are displayed as the song is
being sung, assisting with mastery of the language.
This program introduces the child to a range of basic vocabulary. The themes
help the child to learn animal names, days of the week, family members, and
basic concept words including cold, hot, up, down, open and closed and other
similar concepts. An audio cassette version is also available that gives the
child something they can take along on trips or when a television is not available.
This series of videotapes is by far the most professionally produced children's
language learning program we have seen in VHS. The songs are unique and lively,
and the voices and instrumentation are well performed. The action in the video
sequences is also lively, and the actors don't seem staged or stiff like they
do in many other tapes of this genre. It is easy to get children to watch this
tape over and over. Even young children will keep their interest right to the
end .
This program is a great way to introduce your child to a new foreign language
or to reinforce existing language skills. The features are fun for both children
and adults, while covering a range of basic vocabulary in a manner that holds
a child's attention.
