Many of the language instruction softwares are extremely expensive ($400-$600). I wouldn't mind paying $100-$150, but I'd like to find the best instructional program possible for that sort of money. What Spanish instruction software is good and moderately inexpensive?
2006-06-13 00:18:43 · 7 answers · asked by Bakunin 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Rosetta Stone.Go to EBay there are often used and new programs there that you can get so much cheaper.Good luck!
2006-06-13 00:55:00 · answer #1 · answered by B.B. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I wouldn't recommend trying to learn a new language based soley on a software program as usually a person canhelp you understand things better. MY foremost advice would be to look into classes at perhaps a local community college, etc.
Beyond that though: I know people who on top of a solid base in beginner's Spanish, made use of programs from this( http://www2.rosettastone.com/en/ ) website but without any experience, it'll run you about 400 bucks.
I also know some people who used these ( http://www.braser.com/index.html ) programs to develop an understanding of Spanish grammer etc. and then continued their learning on their own.
2006-06-13 00:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by Feroxyhite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please! The best one I've found so far is the "Before You Know It" language series, which is a downloadable program. They do regular updates and it's very inexpensive. They even have a trial version to download, and I love it! While I'm not yet fluent, my 16-month-old certainly responds to me when I say "damelo" (give it to me) or "venga aqui" (come here). She can also find her cabeza (head), mejilla (cheek), oreja (ear), and nariz (nose).
Anyway, the layout of the program is a little confusing for about five minutes, but it's very graphically oriented, so it's great for kids, too.
Good luck!
2006-06-13 00:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by smchudson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For an introduction software go to
http://www.buensoft.com
Its not the best but you can download the initial software for free then bolt on lessons. It is best for just memorising phrases rather than teaching you grammar etc.
The BBC also do a free course on the internet.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/spanish/index.shtml
2006-06-13 00:23:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One place to get started is Apples Podcasts, they have some very good Spanish Language Podcasts for free
2006-06-13 00:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about the price, but I've heard Rosetta stone is good.
2006-06-13 00:22:31 · answer #6 · answered by Dena N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can start learning by doing translations at http://ca.babelfish.yahoo.com/
Good Luck
2006-06-13 00:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by WyattEarp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋