Hmm. I've never been able to learn languages purely by ear; I have to have some understanding of grammar, of how sentences are put together, and then practice conversation and get a handle on how it's really spoken. I guess I need to learn words, rather than just sounds, if that makes any sense.

In which case, though, I could probably learn well from French in Action if I can dust off the year of high-school French enough to remember any grammar and pronunciation principles.