I learned Spanish using Pimsleur courses so that I could travel to South America and know what was going on. Initially I just thought I would use it for basic transportation, ordering food, finding a hotel, and giving a taxi driver directions. Then I actually started learning and found that I was able to actually speak and understand Spanish far more than I anticipated.
During my travels I ended up going to the movies, going on walking tours (guided in Spanish!), and getting to know fellow travelers. Learning Spanish was a great decision, and I have Pimsleur to thank for my great vacation.
