Ever try Rosetta Stone to learn a new language? Does it really work as well as they claim or is it all hype?

Ever try Rosetta Stone to learn a new language? Does it really work as well as they claim or is it all hype?
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Can you really learn a language good with that commercial software Rosetta Stone?

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Last Answer : answer:I don’t know but you might need it to help with your English. Seriously though, that’s a good question. I’m convinced from the ads that it is a very good program. I would like to hear from people that have used it.

Where can i learn a new Language, besides Rosetta Stone--online-for free?

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Last Answer : Edit: oops – you want it free. I had a good one for Hebrew – but it aint cheap. About 800 bucks. Nevermind.

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Last Answer : It is if you have the money! That stuff costs a considerable amount, but I guess you get what you pay for.

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Last Answer : answer:Buster, I used Rosetta Stone with French and was astounded at the results. I highly recommmend it. If you like to sing I recommend singing your lessons. It is a classic memorization trick that works almost every time.

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Last Answer : I would say so – it’s very good for immersion and “hands-on” learning.

Does Rosetta Stone really work?

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Last Answer : Yes.

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Last Answer : answer:I don’t have any experience with it, but I have heard from people who have that there are much better programs for much cheaper. Your mileage may vary.

In what original language is the English Rosetta Stone Software Language Program?

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Last Answer : I imagine that the software asks you which language you speak.

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Description : Has anyone tried rosetta stone and found it really worked?

Last Answer : I can't say enough about Rosetta Stone. I have the Russian one, and I have learned more using this software than I did in 9 years of Russian in school. It is pricey, but no more than you'd ... any Italian, I'd recommend getting an Italian/English dictionary so you can look up words you don't know.

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Last Answer : I used one for Italian .I’ve no problems passing their ultimate last level, maybe that’s because I lived in Italy for three years :)

Where can I buy Rosetta Stone used?

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Last Answer : answer:If you haven't already, I would first check the Rosetta Stone website to ensure that the language you are seeking has been made, if it's less common. Then I would probably look on eBay ... us the language you are seeking, some of our resourceful jellies might even find the product for you.

What was your experience with Rosetta Stone?

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Last Answer : Im interested in this as well. The one computer based product i bought – not Rosetta Stone – didnt impress me.

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Last Answer : answer:You might look at this instead… http://lifehacker.com/5523114/foreign-service-institutes-extensive-language-courses-are-available-free-online

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Last Answer : Conveniently, a friend of mine had this as a FB status early today: “I’ve been using Livemocha for over a year and really enjoy it. It is the best free online program available for language learning. Don’t buy Rosetta Stone! This is better and most of the material is free!”

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Last Answer : Wine? But I doubt it would work smoothly.

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Last Answer : Andrew; Essayez de poser la question on français, svp. Pouvez-vous parler, écrire, lire et comprendre avec la mëme aptitude? Les details sont importants, comme en anglais.

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