FAR & REG are the heavier parts, while BEC and AUD are somewhat lighter.
Also consider the lecture CDs. You can see if the classes work for you by going into one and checking them out, b/c they tend to be in giant conference rooms at hotels with hundreds of people (there's so many people in those things, no one really cares if you wander in/out; you can just tell the "book stamper" that you're checking it out). If I remember correctly, the Sat & Sun classes are a little crazy - 4 or 8 hours at a time. I think most people have an attention span of about 2 hours. Yes, there are breaks every few hours, but it's pretty normal to tune out after 3 hours. It's a waste if you're not getting the instruction you paid for b/c you're tired.
Difference between the CDs and the lectures - very little material and presentation wise (and I believe very little cost-wise). Some guy standing in front of a microphone reading from the book and telling you to "highlight this" every 5-10 minutes. Are you afraid you might have questions to ask - nah, the CDs provide full written explanations for all practice questions. I would say nothing was so complicated or difficult that there wasn't an explanation for. There's also software updates from the Becker website every so often.
The nice thing about the CDs are the logistics. If you're tired or bored, you can take a break whenever you want. You can rewind certain lecture portions if you want to hear it again. You don't have to worry about making it to class on time. You can study on your own time, when you are fresh and energized.
I really can't pass again!
