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Posted by: WaterPistola

I was wondering if anyone here has used Rosetta Stone to learn or improve their foreign language skills? If so, has it been that much better than traditional classes or other methods of learning?

I want to give it a shot to pick up another language, but the price tag is pretty steep.

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Posted by: Barbrady

I have and I do prefer it to traditional classes. But, I took it in the Army and then had to do the traditional class too. It is worth it, IMO. Join the Army you can get it for free now online.

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Posted by: Crvtte65

I have one language and I think it would be great if I actually stuck with a regiment of learning. I have been through the same exercises at least 3 times since I do it for a week then life gets busy and I go back a month later and I am dumbstruck... That could just be the alcohol killing the brain cells too...


I got it based on a recommendation from a friend who learned a language just as advertised, though he is a genius, but I am hopeful if I stick with it I will learn.

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Posted by: WaterPistola

i took language classes in school, but it was never my number 1 focus, cause it was a requirement for my major, i studied enough to do ok, but never mastered it. i thought the classes were somewhat fast and i got lost after numbers, colors, and foods haha, so i was just wondering if it would be easier. i guess its not worth blowing the money, maybe down the line or when i join the army

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Posted by: KozmoKramer

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Originally Posted by Crvtte65 That could just be the alcohol killing the brain cells too...

I knew there was something I liked about you...

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Posted by: Barbrady

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Originally Posted by WaterPistola i so i was just wondering if it would be easier.

I think it is easier especially since it is at your own pace. They have advanced unit's as you progress.

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Posted by: OutOfManyOne

I took the Ebonics class, helped me out quite a bit in da hood.

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Posted by: Barbrady

No, no thats ignorant..you're ignorant.

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Posted by: PearlOnyx

If you can't swing the price tag for Rosetta Stone, a company called Berlitz produces pretty good software. They also have phone based certification tests (good for a resume if such a thing interests you). That aside, I think the best way to get proficient in another language is to use it as much as possible.

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Posted by: PaulKersey

Do they have a rapid English version- for the illegals that hand you an international drivers license and suddenly don't speak the language?

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Posted by: chuckie99

i think rosetta offers a money back guarantee also.

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Posted by: SpringfieldBoy

I also used Rosetta in the Military....I recomend it, it's worth the price. If it is Spanish you are attempting to learn good luck. Most street spanish is far from what you will learn on the program or in school. In fact even TV shows use a more formal language type.

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Posted by: Barbrady

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Originally Posted by SpringfieldBoy Most street spanish is far from what you will learn on the program or in school. In fact even TV shows use a more formal language type.

True, but its hard not to have a gringo accent no matter how you learn being in a formal setting. The best would be immersion into the Spanish culture. I know a guy in the Army right now taking Spanish in Costa Rica on Uncle Sam..lucky fck. That would be the way to go.

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Posted by: SpringfieldBoy

Agreed, I grew up "immersed" in spanish and have a better handel on it than my wife who learned it in college. The military language school at Monterey is the best school for that in the world.

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Posted by: Barbrady

That guy had his choice between Cali and Costa Rica he chose Costa Rica. I can't say I blame him, DLI is much longer too.

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Posted by: Loyal

Water, what language do you want to learn ? I'm just starting Brazilian Portuguese. You don't need to buy any systems - you can borrow the Pimsler system for many languages at most libraries or go to rockle lingomigo on the internet - you can find it in igoogle gadgets. Rockle lingomigo allows you to hook up on the internet with someone who will teach you their language ,in return for you helping them to speak English. You can check out their profiles before selecting someone. I'm looking at several people who live in Brazil. Check both suggestions out and best wishes to you - btw, i'm in the midst of compiling a list of phrase translations in Portuguese, specifically for police officers. Will cover mva,disturbances,domestics, oui, etc, When i finish i'll share with anyone who wants a copy

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