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re: Anyone used Rosetta Stone to learn a language?
Posted on 4/18/16 at 9:06 am to PenguinNinja
Posted on 4/18/16 at 9:06 am to PenguinNinja
I stumbled a few times, but now I can speak Russian...
In French
I'm a pretty interesting guy though
In French
I'm a pretty interesting guy though
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Posted on 4/18/16 at 9:08 am to PenguinNinja
My kid is taking French in high school. They are making the Spanish teacher teach it so she pretty much uses RS. He says it sucks, but I think it is more that the teacher is lazy.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 9:17 am to PenguinNinja
Don't use Rosetta Stone
A simple Google search brings a lot more bad than good.
There are better, far cheaper products
A simple Google search brings a lot more bad than good.
There are better, far cheaper products
This post was edited on 4/18/16 at 9:19 am
Posted on 4/18/16 at 9:21 am to Manzielathon
Rosetta Stone is so overpriced. It's amazing they are still in business.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 9:21 am to PenguinNinja
I used Rosetta Stone for Spanish. Living in Texas (particularly off 35 with San Antonio, San Marcos and Austin), it isn't too difficult to being "immersed" in the Spanish language and Mexican culture.
It wasn't perfect, but it helped to become conversational. I can stumble through it, but still communicate effectively.
The problem I have found with Rosetta Stone is that it is entirely too formal and proper.
It wasn't perfect, but it helped to become conversational. I can stumble through it, but still communicate effectively.
The problem I have found with Rosetta Stone is that it is entirely too formal and proper.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 9:32 am to Grandioso
It teaches you like you're a child. You're not a child. Children and adults learn differently. Duolingo does the same thing.
Personally, I think adults are better off learning sentence structure and conjugation tables. It's not that hard. Then you can move on to the nuances of the language.
Then, watch movies, listen to podcasts, read magazines. It's not the same as living in a foreign country for 10 years, but you'll become fluent enough.
Personally, I think adults are better off learning sentence structure and conjugation tables. It's not that hard. Then you can move on to the nuances of the language.
Then, watch movies, listen to podcasts, read magazines. It's not the same as living in a foreign country for 10 years, but you'll become fluent enough.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 9:42 am to PenguinNinja
You'll never be fluent or be comfortable in whatever language you're learning unless you commit to speaking/listening/reading it pretty much daily.
Even going to France three times a year won't improve your language skills if you don't practice it outside then. If you truly want to learn French, and actually feel comfortable speaking, then I'd highly suggest you find someone that is fluent and is willing to converse with you.
Even going to France three times a year won't improve your language skills if you don't practice it outside then. If you truly want to learn French, and actually feel comfortable speaking, then I'd highly suggest you find someone that is fluent and is willing to converse with you.
This post was edited on 4/18/16 at 9:47 am
Posted on 4/18/16 at 9:57 am to PenguinNinja
Just read and listen to stuff. Don't need any programs.
The internet has so much stuff nowadays.
The internet has so much stuff nowadays.
This post was edited on 4/18/16 at 9:58 am
Posted on 4/18/16 at 9:59 am to TheSexecutioner
I started French yesterday and can already read and understand most wikipedia pages.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:01 am to PenguinNinja
I've been using Duolingo. It tells me I've 51% fluent in Spanish but it sure doesn't feel like I am.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:02 am to Grandioso
Rosetta Stone is slow as hell. I got bored with it after virtually no progress in two weeks (maybe an hour or two each day). It was still trying to teach me how to say "milk" and "bread" at the two week mark...the same vocabulary it was teaching the first day or two. IMHO, that's not important until you can get basic conversation down. Am I just supposed to walk around Mexico yelling "milk" at everyone? Glad I got it for free online.
I have Pimsleur, but I haven't messed with it yet. Probably will over the summer
I have Pimsleur, but I haven't messed with it yet. Probably will over the summer
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:05 am to Hammertime
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Rosetta Stone is slow as hell. I got bored with it after virtually no progress in two weeks (maybe an hour or two each day). It was still trying to teach me how to say "milk" and "bread" at the two week mark...the same vocabulary it was teaching the first day or two. IMHO, that's not important until you can get basic conversation down. Am I just supposed to walk around Mexico yelling "milk" at everyone? Glad I got it for free online.
Exactly. That's what you do with toddlers. Rosetta Stone and Duolingo treat you like you're retarded.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:06 am to Hammertime
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I have Pimsleur, but I haven't messed with it yet. Probably will over the summer
Report back when you do. I had that recommended to me.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:06 am to 911Moto
you sound like a tool. Go some where you are forced to speak french. Immersion isnt you being able to go home and speak English every day to your friends and family.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:08 am to Charlie Arglist
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i learned Mandarin in 2 weeks!
That says bullshite, doesn't it?
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:13 am to SabiDojo
What program would you suggest?
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:15 am to PenguinNinja
I never liked Rosetta stone. Pimsleur and the Michel Thomas method are much better choices. Michek thomas is very affordable compared to alot of other options.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:17 am to 911Moto
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Immersion is overrated. I took French for 3 years in high school and a semester in college, got all A's, and couldn't carry on a conversation with a French person to save my life.
You expected to speak French after taking it in high school? Lol
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:18 am to Deactived
Duolingo isn't bad. It's helpful, and it makes you feel like you're making progress.
I would use Duolingo, but I would complement it with what I said earlier.
Barron's makes good workbooks. Or you can find stuff online for free. You can find a conjugation tables for the different verb types and irregular verbs. There are vocab sheets. You'll be surprised how quickly you can pick it up just by memorization.
Still do Duolingo, though. I don't know anything about Pimsleur.
I would use Duolingo, but I would complement it with what I said earlier.
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Personally, I think adults are better off learning sentence structure and conjugation tables. It's not that hard. Then you can move on to the nuances of the language. Then, watch movies, listen to podcasts, read magazines. It's not the same as living in a foreign country for 10 years, but you'll become fluent enough.
Barron's makes good workbooks. Or you can find stuff online for free. You can find a conjugation tables for the different verb types and irregular verbs. There are vocab sheets. You'll be surprised how quickly you can pick it up just by memorization.
Still do Duolingo, though. I don't know anything about Pimsleur.
Posted on 4/18/16 at 10:20 am to SabiDojo
Word.
Was thinking of trying this in a year or two.
Was thinking of trying this in a year or two.
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