Has anyone used the "Rosetta Stone" language learning program, and what were your results?
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i used it years ago to help with my russian.  unfortunately, the rosetta stone program only helped a little.  if you have NO knowledge of the langauge you want to learn, it can be helpful.  it will help you with basic words and their pronunciation, but you will not achieve any sort of verbal fluency from the program.\nhowever, just as a jumping-off point, it can be helpful.
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Check this out. This is the number one learning software of languages. Here is the website. http://www.rosettastone.com/en/?a=b
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I can't answer that, but type in BBC languages and they teach German, it's free interactive and very good\n\nAuf Wiedersien
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i've used it. the process is good, how they put pictures to the words and you get to hear it at the same time. but i think it starts out assuming you know too much. i had the spanish program, and it started out already conjugating verbs that i didn't even know. if it had started with simple vocabulary and verbs i would have stuck with the program. and yes it was the beginner program
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I don't like it much. Yes, you learn very well (if you study enough) the sentences give, but their range is very limited. I have the Norwegian one. If I compare it to the "Teach yourself" series, it is not good. the later is better. At least for Norwegian.\nI don't think it is worth the price.\nIf you are already using Pimsleur, maybe you'll find it useful to read along what they say.
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Not brilliant. They are great for vocab. and pronunciation and if you are learning a language with a different alphabet, it helps with that too and it's good for comprehension but unless you are some kind of linguistic genius, you will never pick up the grammar and be able to use it properly because it's never explained. It's also pretty monotonous after a while. Rosetta Stone in conjunction with other learning aids is fine but alone, it's not great.
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Hey dude i was asking a similar question yesterday. This isnt a Japanese online teacher but it is a course that i think is pretty good. Im using it right now. Hey could you add me on yahoo i want to ask you some things. heres the site by the way\n\nhttp://www2.rosettastone.com/en/general/ppc/overture/jpn\n\n\nHope that helped
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personally i have a copy of a similar program..it was called Psychic.exe..it analyzes and understand anything you type as long as it is English and replies according to what you have typed..contact me if you want to have a copy of it..
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This is my favourite one: http://www.studyspanish.com/shandbook.htm. \n\nIt is very thorough, and I have already learned a lot of basic vocabulary and grammar. Each vocabulary lesson has oral exercises (with both continental Spanish and Latin American pronunciations), flash cards, word searches, quizzes and tests. There are also verb drills, cultural notes, an idiom generator (for those expressions specific to a particular language that have no literal translation in another language) and many other features. \n\nYou can access most of them before you even sign up for the Free Membership, and they'll provide you with enough subject matter to keep you occupied for a good long time.\n\n¡Buena suerte!
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I personally reccomend the Rosetta Stone language education software. It's specifically designed to teach people fast. My father was at conversational italian after an hour a day for six months, and was reading and writing it by the end of the year. I'm going to get a copy before I go to Japan. It comes in almost every language, too.
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Not sure free will get you far... Unforgettable languages, however, has a 9$ download that will give you some basic vocabulary and a great system for remembering it.  But this only teaches you words and not the rules of grammar.
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I need to let you know that I am not the expert on learning languages -- in fact, the only language I know is English.  However, I am a big fan of learning things in general and so with that understood, I recommend looking into the following:\n\nThe Rosetta Stone company has all kinds of software that teaches languages.  At this point, they may not have a software package for Icelandic -- but I would check with them from time to time.   http://www.rosettastone.com/en/?a=b\n \n\nIn the meantime, check out Transparent Software, as they do appear to have a software package out that teaches Icelandic.  You can find it here:\nhttp://www.transparent.com/languagepages/icelandic/products.htm\n\nIf you can look around the Internet for a good language learning site.  I would be surprised if there isn't something available.  J.R.R. Tolkien led a group of Oxford Dons in learning Icelandic by reading the Eddas in the original language.  They called the group the "Kolbitars"  (I am not absolutely certain of the spelling) but the meaning was literally Coal Biters -- because the Icelanders would tell stories beside a fire and sit so close to it to keep warm that they looked like they were biting the coals.  \n\nBelow, I have listed a site that gives just this sort of information: where you can learn Icelandic or how you can teach yourself and what resources will be of best help to you -- there are some books listed and at least one software package here.\nhttp://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/icelandic/IceCan/learning_icelandic.htm\n\n\nAlso look for a website on Icelandic education.  Many official education websites will be written in English and will allow you to contact actual schools and teachers who might be able to put you directly in contact with suitable textbook suppliers, etc. for learning Icelandic. \n\nGood luck finding the materials you need. \n\nBest wishes,\n\nMr. Merchant
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i've heard nothihg but good about Rosetta Stone from Transparent language (but its expensive)\ngerman.about.com has some beginning German lessons\nlook for AATG (AATG.org), the website of the American Association of Teachers of German; they have links.\nTry Goethe.de (look for the translation link to get it in English.) There will be some materials, but more advanced.\nThere is a website somewhere that lists German teachers in the US and if they tutor or give private lessons.(There is probably a link on the AATG site)\nYou might see if there is a German-America Klub of some sort in your area as well; they generally hold beginners classes or would know where some are.\nViel Glück!
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rosetta stone, I did the one italian once\n\ngood luck
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Working on it everyday is good.\n\nThe time varies based on which language, how much vocabulary and grammar you want/need to know, and your own interest and aptitude for languages.  Also on the method you use - immersion, ALM, Berlitz, or moving to France and being forced to use it.  There are other methods; i have no idea which is fastest or easiest. i found ALM to be painless.\n\nMARK TWAIN said \n" My philological studies have satisfied me that a gifted person ought to learn English (barring spelling and pronouncing) in 30 hours, French in 30 days, and German in 30 years. "\n\nPersonally, i think English would take longer than that ( how can you learn English WITHOUT spelling and pronouncing?) but who am i to argue with Mark Twain?
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Hello,\n\nYes you can. First of all you can use some free stuff from the net. You can even interact with people from your chosen country that you want to learn their language.\n\nTry Pimsleur learning program;its recorded books like conversational which is paced. Every one i know has raved about pimsleur.\n\nTry Rosetta Stone as well ...WWW.BYKI.COM, free download site for your chosen language \n\nGood luck\n\nP.S. If you want to learn for example spanish, you can also listen to their music,film and radio and not to forget reading their books not only will your speaking skills improve,but your vocabulary
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Rosetta Stone Look it up on the net.  It's GREAT.  Everyone including the government has used it and achieved amazing results.