– Assimil now offers an app where you can stream or download the audio for offline use as part of a subscription. This is the most up-to-date method and includes additional features like speed control and recording tools.

A USB CD/DVD drive ($20 on Amazon), a computer, and free software called Exact Audio Copy (Windows) or X Lossless Decoder (Mac).

So, you have secured your Assimil German Audio Mp3s (legally, we hope). How do you actually use them to learn German? Many learners fail because they treat the audio as background noise. Here is a strategy to maximize your retention.