Would you suggest the Rosetta Stone computer program? Any tips?
2007-03-11 05:49:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I tried Rosetta Stone for Spanish. It was effective to learn basic words and sentences. It does not have any grammar or conjugation instructions though so it will be very hard to go beyond the basics with it.
My college uses another software called TeLL me More, by Auralog. I found it more complete and less repetitive. It covers not only the basics, but also intermediate or advanced level. My goal was to become fluent so it was perfect for me. It has a lot of different activities: picture/word association, videos, dialogues,..., includes also grammar and conjugation. It has also more content than Rosetta Stone as far as level and number of hours of learning and is cheaper. Their speech recognition is great so you can have a dialogue with the computer. You can check out their website at http://www.auralog.com for a free demo or they can send you one. I found that site of reviews as well http://learn-french-software-review.toptenreviews.com/. They have more content (up to 850 hours of learning) and it is cheaper.
The best way to learn a language would be through immersion, visiting these countries. Learning a language will require some time. In addition to software, you can have books which are useful as well. Audio CDs like Pimsleur for instance might help you out but you cannot get any feedback on your pronunciation so I did not like it so much.
2007-03-12 04:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by jparizona2007 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recomend rosetta stone, yes. To help move things along more quickly, take notecards and label things around your house with it's french name. I know it sounds silly but the more you see it and think about it the quicker you will learn. Then just speak to your self, for instance if you are thinking you are hungry...say out loud in french "I am hungry". Then say in french what you would like to eat. Start off slowly and simple and eventually you will catch on! If you have any friends who know french or want to learn to, thats also a great resource! Try to talk to each other, start with greetings and move to more complex coversation.
2007-03-11 05:59:10 · answer #2 · answered by kMaz 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would help if you learn the basics such as hello, how are you, or how do you say this or that. Then try to read a simple book and make sure you have an English to French dictionary beside you. I personally have been learning French for over 10 years now and i go to Montreal, Quebec, and Europe quite often it is helpful to know how to ask for things.
2007-03-11 06:15:09 · answer #3 · answered by zacky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one who has conquered them has ever tried to changethe language so try the rosetta stone cause french, at least the language it seems will be around for a very long time to come.
2007-03-11 05:59:26 · answer #4 · answered by ChaliQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out a book and practice with a tutor and at home practice with family. It helps!
2007-03-11 08:51:37 · answer #5 · answered by Daniel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a good french tutor from france that you get along with
2007-03-11 07:00:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would take a course in the summer or something at a college- better than a computer
2007-03-11 05:53:33 · answer #7 · answered by Miss_Sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
be born in france
2007-03-11 05:52:18 · answer #8 · answered by rosends 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋