Rosetta Stone

[wildcard451 0]

Has anyone tried this as a language software? I am in dire need of learning spanish, and wanna get a grip fairly quickly.

If you have, i'd appreciate pros/cons. If not then what has worked for you all in the past?

[shropshire 0]

I've not used Rosetta Stone... but am leaning Spanish using a combination of different sources (this works for me because, it stops me getting bored).

I use :-

Michael Thomas,

Teach Yourself (I have a couple of different ones... Instant Spanish & All Round Confidence)

Spanish for Dummies!!!

(.)Y(.)
Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

[jellob 0]

I used it for German. I took the language in high school, but had forgotten most of it. However, I think some it came back once I began using the program. It is a great system, I think. They offer a money back guarantee (at least they did when I bought it) and often have special offers which include free shipping and a headset (for the spoken language component). Major con is the price. Not terribly sure how it compares with other systems, but I thought $250 was a bit steep. I may have an email offer in my trash file, if you want me to look - could PM you the info if interested.

[AggieDave 6]

I've been using it off and on to learn better Spanish. Its a great system. If I would be more studious I would speak better Spanish using this system, but I use it for a couple of days then lay off for a month, etc.

All in all, though, its the best I've used so far. Much better then the college classes I took and much better then the other CDs and books I've tried using.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[lippy 918]

Just move to Venezuela and start dating a chick who doesn't speak english! Eso funcionó para me!

I got nuthin

[tigra 0]

How does it work with grammar? I find my vocabulary and pronuciation are halfway decent, but my grammar sucks. Specifically, I have a really hard time with all the different verb tenses.

[BGill 0]

i'm currently using it to learn Arabic (even though i've been too busy over the last 2 months so i haven't been up to date on it). it's a really easy to use software that teaches the language through immersion, not translation, so you learn the language kind of like how a child naturally learns their language growing up. all the govt agencies, fortune 500 companies, etc etc use it since its one of the best out there. expensive, but worth it IMO.

depending on how much spanish you need to learn, a lot of libraries offer free rosetta stone online lessons. this would only be 30 lessons or so, so its not nearly as much as you'd get from buying Spanish Level 1, but it's a free alternative if you only need to learn some and not become fluent.

if you are going to purchase, there is a 10% off deal running now: clicky

[AggieDave 6]

It does teach you the genders and tenses in the grammar, but not in the traditional sense with all the memorization of rules. It teaches you slowly, like a kid watching children's educational television.

So you do learn it, but in such a manner where you're not having to think about the structure and the gender of the noun, but in such a way that it makes sense.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[wildcard451 0]

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i'm currently using it to learn Arabic (even though i've been too busy over the last 2 months so i haven't been up to date on it). it's a really easy to use software that teaches the language through immersion, not translation, so you learn the language kind of like how a child naturally learns their language growing up. all the govt agencies, fortune 500 companies, etc etc use it since its one of the best out there. expensive, but worth it IMO.

depending on how much spanish you need to learn, a lot of libraries offer free rosetta stone online lessons. this would only be 30 lessons or so, so its not nearly as much as you'd get from buying Spanish Level 1, but it's a free alternative if you only need to learn some and not become fluent.

if you are going to purchase, there is a 10% off deal running now: clicky

Thanks Bobbo. I'll probably get the lvl 123 set and just return it at the end of 6 months if it doesn't do for me what I want out of it.

[tigra 0]

Gracias! It something I've been thinking about for awhile. A few years ago, I took some classes, but with a job change, the location is no longer convenient and the classes were pretty expensive as well.

[marks 0]

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Just move to Venezuela and start dating a chick who doesn't speak english! Eso funcionó para me!

I am still looking for my long haired dictionary.

[woodpecker 0]

You'll be happy with it. I used it for japanese and to brush up on my German. Great program and very simple to use/learn from.

Best language program I've ever used.

SONIC WOODY #146

There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on?

[wildcard451 0]

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You'll be happy with it. I used it for japanese and to brush up on my German. Great program and very simple to use/learn from.

Best language program I've ever used.

Fuck, if you support it there's no way I can be associated with it.

[shropshire 0]

Oye Billy... Get the English one too

(.)Y(.)
Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

[woodpecker 0]

LOL, so so true.

"want to see the bunny"?

SONIC WOODY #146

There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on?

[woodpecker 0]

Are you still trying to convince me that speaking with marbles in ones mouth is english?

SONIC WOODY #146

There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on?

[woodpecker 0]

Do you think they make one for this computer architecture stuff? Sure would be handly.....

SONIC WOODY #146

There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on?

[shropshire 0]

You're in East Anglia son... that's now where close to real English.

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Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

[woodpecker 0]

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You're in East Anglia son... that's now where close to real English.

This is exactly what I'm talking about. In "PROPER" english we would have said, "that's no where close".

East Anglia...where the fuck is Anglia? And you wonder why we left in the first place.

SONIC WOODY #146

There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on?

[shropshire 0]

Foxtrot. Romeo. Oscar

(.)Y(.)
Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

[woodpecker 0]

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Foxtrot. Romeo. Oscar

Finally, something you've said that I can understand other than...."slow down, I cant keep up".

Time to head up north and hit the other peaks.

SONIC WOODY #146

There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on?

[shropshire 0]

I'm thinking of heading out to Verbier 3-6 Jan for some speed riding .. You up for that?

(.)Y(.)
Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome

[woodpecker 0]

Would love to....but I'm in Spain starting my acting career. I'll tell Matt you said Hi though.

I'll be back Feb. 4th and can get some trips in then.

SONIC WOODY #146

There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on?

[shropshire 0]

Cool have fun over there.

(.)Y(.)
Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome