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Why is Rosetta Stone (language program) SO EXPENSIVE?

What do you know about the Rosetta Stone language program?

  • My boys want to learn German and Japanese and are pleading with me to purchase this software. They tell me that this is the best ever way to learn a language quickly, and there is a money-back guarantee. A three-pack program is about $500. Anything you can tell me about your experience or someone else's experience with this language software would be helpful.

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    Hey Janet, I also have the German program, and as others have said, if you are willing to take the time and work on it every day, it is a very helpful program. The way it works is that there are no translations. The language is taught to you the way you would learn as a child, by applying pictures to sounds and eventually using what you've learned to figure out new meanings. It sets things up in a pattern that is almost subliminal in nature, so that after you have gotten through a lesson, the words and sentences come quickly to your head, especially when the picture is added. There are different portions to teach writing and speaking, and the system recognizes voice patterns to match your accent with that of a native speaker. There are plenty of reviews, and the lessons are added in layers, never leaving the old, but consistently adding the new. It's expensive, but it's worth it if you really want to learn a language.

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I just bought Rosetta Stone for German and it seems to be a very good program. It takes discipline and dedication though, you aren't going to learn anything if you only do it once a week. You might want to explain that to them before you buy it and see if they are willing to commit to it.

bookheart64

It's very helpful. I've used Rosetta Stone and learned about 3 different languages. It's so worth it!

King

It's so good that it's used by NASA and our State Department!

Jack of Trades

Just using the French demo taught me a lot. I'm not a lot of help with the complete package, but I say.. go for it! Seems to be a great program. And I'm glad they have finally stopped showing Michael Phelps commercials...

Michael

Yes it absolutely works, completely worth it i couldn't describe to you in words how easy the program is to use. If i can learn a language from it i believe anyone can, only drawback i would think is that it's so expensive.

myersjonathon

Most schools offer German as a language course, so I would go that route. I think taking classes is much better. I think it's better to have human exchange with a professional in the language(the teacher).

Sammy Gabbie MY POOS!

Rosetta Stone is good, but I agree with the poster who suggested Pimsleur. I find that Pimsleur has a more practical approach, and really drives the meaning of the words home.

Andy S

Pimsleur is better and you can get the whole program free at the library (at least you can get it free in Las Vegas) I learned Spanish, Italian and a little Korean.

Nick

I have a friend who is a Translator--travels all over the world and swears by Pimsleur--have been wanting to learn some languages myself -so recently asked--I also found it at the library for free--but I'm also in LV. As a mother, I always checked out the free stuff first-- ;)

Karen S

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