I've had very good luck learning Spanish using Pimsleur tapes / CDs.

I used it for Thai as well, and got something out of it, but my hearing isn't all that, and I have a hard time distinguishing falling and rising tones

I was able to get them from a public library, though for Thai had to do it via interlibrary loan, and took a couple of months to get the CDs.

I like to walk, so I'd just listen to the 30 minute lesson while walking - and yes, I did repeat the phrases out loud

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