I love language and languages. When it comes to committing things to memory about a foreign language, I have to see them written down. Secondly, I do not do very well ... more I love language and languages. When it comes to committing things to memory about a foreign language, I have to see them written down. Secondly, I do not do very well with audio recordings, BUT, the spoken word in one-on-one/face-to-face conversation works better for me than tapes. I guess it's imitation that registers in my brain. ~