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Do you have Verbarrator, if so what do you think?

Do you have Verbarrator, if so what do you think?

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I bought it over a year ago and think it was really beneficial....I consider it to be money well spent.

You not only learn verb conjugations, but new vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions. It also enables you to start 'hearing' the language much better.

This topic might help others decide if this is truly a worthwhile purchase.

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updated Jul 25, 2014
posted by Ann-Frances
Notwithstanding all the wise cracks by people who have not tried the software, it is undoubtedly the best verb congugation drilling tool on the market. See comments on Amazon.com for credible reviews. Something that is missing here. - rom2894, Jul 25, 2014

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Yes, I think it's a cheesy name too. Perhaps "Verb-O-Rama" was already taken... ? LOL

I won't judge it without trying, of course. And since it wouldn't be my first source for learning, my advice may not apply to other people.

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I once had a teacher that explained the "second book" theory: Whatever book you choose to study from the first time will seem hard and unclear. When you go try another book, you will find it so much better, and you will tell others how much better that one is, compared to the first. Other people who happen to use these two books in the opposite order will have a similar experience, and prefer their "second" book (remember: that was your "first" book).

The second book was not significantly different or better; only your ability was increased by the first book and made the second one seem clearer. smile

updated Feb 6, 2011
posted by pesta
Hah. Good point! Smart teacher! - webdunce, Feb 3, 2011
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Never heard of it but I find the name disgusting. Madison Avenue at its worst.

updated Feb 5, 2011
posted by samdie
I hear ya! Where are those Mad Men when we need them? - gone, Feb 5, 2011
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I have spent lots of money on online spanish classes and the verbarrator.com program was one of the few that I felt was money well spent. I would recommend it for intermediate students.

updated Feb 5, 2011
posted by Lencha
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Let's give them a free plug and see if we can get thrown off SpanishDict for advertising. I wanted to see some more details. I've never heard of the product, so I am certainly not pitching it.

Verbarrator Spanish

updated Feb 5, 2011
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
Your link 404'ed for me. (that's tech-talk for 'file not found') :) - pesta, Feb 3, 2011
The better link is http://verbarrator.com/blog/ - pesta, Feb 3, 2011
dropped the index part of the address to pesta's recommendation. - 0074b507, Feb 5, 2011
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Can anyone here explain what a verbarrator is? And I agree....the name does sound slightly off......

updated Feb 3, 2011
posted by johndoe04
From their website. 567 fully conjugated Spanish verbs in all tenses,moods,and forms.34,700 audio files. - swampy, Feb 3, 2011
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I bought this product yesterday and I'm still learning my way around the different features etc. but everything looks real good so far. It was a large download, took about 45 minutes to download with my semi-high speed connection. Spending money on this wasn't an easy decision and if I'm not happy before 60 days is up I'll get my money back.

updated Feb 3, 2011
posted by swampy
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I like Conjueguemos! Its been really helpful so far!

updated Feb 5, 2011
posted by Courtenaymomma
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It sounds like something one would use in the privacy of their own home.....perhaps after it's been unwrapped from it's plain, brown wrapper...

If I order one, I'll order it under someone else's name grin

updated Feb 5, 2011
posted by Echoline
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It sounds like something that needs batteries. tongue laugh

updated Feb 5, 2011
posted by LiveUnsheathed
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I'm glad that you like it Ann-Frances. I have been contemplating buying it, but haven't "pulled the trigger" on it yet. I'll be watching this thread to see others reviews of it. If it really works, it will be worth the money.

updated Feb 5, 2011
posted by amykay
I usually do a Verbarrator and Conjueguemos. As with anything else, the inspiration comes from actually using it. LOL! It is tedious but easier for me to use: staring at Barron's doesn't help me at all! - Ann-Frances, Feb 5, 2011
I had the program for a few days now and I won't be asking for my money back. I'm happy with it. - swampy, Feb 5, 2011
I've had - swampy, Feb 5, 2011
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I took the name as more of a steal from The Terminator rather than anything else. Silly me...

updated Feb 5, 2011
posted by Ann-Frances
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it sounds exactly like this site lol

updated Dec 2, 2010
posted by globos-rojos
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I've heard about it but I haven't checked it out, I have watched a promo video but of course that would be biased. I'd be interested to hear what people have to say about it

updated Dec 2, 2010
posted by dewclaw