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I tried this software out in several languages, and found the learning process to be very easy and intuitive. I’d recommend it for learning a language, although it will never compare to living in a foreign country and speaking only that language.

Pros:
Rosetta stone’s process is a lot better than traditional “current language word = foreign language word” learning processes, which rely on memorization and lead to internal translation from the foreign language to one’s native language while speaking. Rosetta stone converts foreign words straight to pictures and ideas, eliminating internal translation to one’s native language. There is plenty of repetition of previous words, but at no point does the process seem like rote recitation.

The software is divided into “lessons” which introduce new words, and have several exercises including matching, pronouncing each part of the word, verbally filling in blanks with your new words, etc. There is plenty to keep you interested and ensure that you learn new words and phrases.

The voice recognition was decent, a simple training has the program hearing you correctly ~90% of the time, and an adjustable slider can reduce the pickiness the software has if you’re having issues, although that also controls how strictly you want to be held to pronunciation.

Cons of Rosetta Stone:
-It’s expensive
-The approach in rosetta stone does not use conjugations or grammar rules, you just learn words and phrases. Some maybe bothered by this.
-Many other reviews note technical problems, I had no issues on my PC running windows XP.

First I’d like to say this is a great product. Many reviewers say it’s the best language program currently available – that might be true (I’ve only tried 3 or 4 programs). I agree with just about every positive thing said about the Rosetta Stone in the customer reviews.

That being said, I would never order it again. First, the price is just too high. My $10 “Instant Immersion” CD box set is definitely not as good as Rosetta Stone… but is it work $400 more?? I definitely don’t think so.

The Instant Immersion is good enough, especially when paired with other resources, such as a pocket dictionary, &/or the Pimsleur system (which is also inexpensive, and very efficient). Many people tell me that Fluenz is very good as well. So for me, Rosetta Stone loses one star for price.

Second (the much bigger issue), the licensing issues are a deal breaker for me. I will never again order any Rosetta Stone product.

You can only load the program twice … the intent (I believe) is to have a copy at home and at work. But if the first install is bad, or if your computer crashes, that’s it! You have to buy another copy. I replace my computers (or hard drives) every 2 years on average. This severely limits my use of this product. This is pure greed on the part of Rosetta Stone, and unforgivable in my opinion. If I have a serial number, I should be able to have unrestricted personal use of the product.

Also, you can never, ever transfer ownership or sell it. Again, an unforgivable offense in my opinion. If you fork out $400-500 for this software, and end up not liking the full immersion style, then your stuck with it. (And hey, let’s face it – all of our brains aren’t wired the same.) This really, REALLY bothers me to think that this company doesn’t mind ripping people off just because you learn differently. I love this learning style…but again, some people learn differently.

Finally, you have to have the original CD in place to use it – which means, you CAN’T use it at work & home unless you carry the darn disc around. For travel I use a portable netbook, which doesn’t have a CD drive, so I absolutely can’t travel with it. So the product loses another star for stupid licensing & other user restrictions.

So simply based on the merits of the product, I give it 5 stars. But based on licensing issues, greed, and limited user rights, I give is 0 stars. So if the price (& risks associated with product) don’t bother you, by all means, get it & enjoy it. But if any of the problems I’ve mentioned give you pause, try one or more of the alternatives I mentioned.

!Bonne chance à vous!

I bought French level 1, 2 & 3 with audio companion last year. I am enjoying it tremendously, since then I have learned much more than what I learned in two years in a classroom.
I recommend it to everyone!!!
Here is another very important thing:
Costumer service is excellent. I had some problems with activation of license recently and I went to their website which has a “live chat” section and they are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I found I needed to alter the vocabulary of the songs I used and some of the music was not so appealing. Useful as reference.

LOOK AT THE CREDIT CARD instead of master card it's “giant lard” LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

That scam has been around since before the internet. Once you pay the $15, you'll never hear from them again.

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