Has anyone here every tried the Rosetta stone foreign language program?

Question

I heard that it's one of the best ways to learn a foreign language.

Answer 1

Well, I'm taking the Chinese version of Rosetta Stone. I can tell you that I won't completely learn the language like this, but it's helpful for me to have the software just for practice. Quite frankly, it's like a hobby, nothing to actually use. I would recommend it, though, if you'd like to get ahead in your language; I'm in college and trying to get a level up on the proficiency test.

Rosetta Stone, in my opinion, is not a credible source for people that might want to put this on a Resume.

Some of the pictures are weird-looking too, and this may add to your confusion of the language

Don't fall for the sales pitch. If I were you, I'd get any software, a textbook, maybe the one that they use at an Ivy League, a tape, and someone that speaks the language. These are probably cheaper alternatives to the class or a teacher. You can ask questions to whoever speaks the language to see if you're right and go from there.

Hope this helps you.

Answer 2

I've tried the 30 day trial. For people who learn visually it is good, at least to start with. I have trouble imagining that it would be quick to become fluent with their methods.

There are debates in the linguistic community whether it's better to use a completely "natural" method, meaning the way kids learn their first language, or better to use a common language to explain the complexities of the language you are learning.

I personally think that the Rosetta "natural" method is a good way to start learning vocabulary, then gradually introduce other activities using a common language.

My 2 cents.

Answer 3

I have that one and several others and do not recomend any of them to anyone.

It is so much better to either find a native speaker that also speaks your language well or find a good class teaching situation. Some can learn by using computer programs but it is so much better when you can actually ask questions of the teacher.

There are a lot of these programs out there and if you have no other way then you may have to give several a try.

Answer 4

I think you must have been reading their website. It isn't the absolute worst, but was pretty outdated even 20 years ago. They only use one method to teach a language. No matter what the language, you would probably be better finding something online, even if it costs a bit more.

Answer 5

It's not really that good. I had the Turkish version and although I learned some vocabulary "naturally", it was nothing that I could actually use in a conversation.