Rosetta Stone V3: French, Level 1, 2 & 3 Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been interested in languages for years.I've spent many, many thousands of dollars on language learning aids.I have to say that, although I was very skeptical about buying it, this one is truly amazing.I was afraid to buy it because of the cheesy computer language programs I'd seen years ago.But this software is excellent -- they've come a long way with these programs.The photography is beautiful and the speech analysis software is astounding.You can set the strictness of the speech analyzer from 1 to 10.I set it on the hardest since I want to have a really good accent.Installation was trivial.Very, very easy to install on a Windows XP.They are also good about customer service.

Another nice feature is that you can have multiple users and it will keep track of each person's progress independently.

I had one gripe about the volume control not being located in the software itself.Rather irritating.Apparently it used to be, but is now just controlled outside the application in the volume control settings on your computer.And the specific setting on a Windows computer that it uses is the "Wave" volume setting.The Pimsleur audio cds I have are great in that you acquire an excellent accent and learn to speak well, but it takes some real dedication to get through all the recordings and you don't learn to read.The Capretz "French in Action" series is fantastic, but quite expensive for the entire video program, books, audio, etc.This one, while also somewhat expensive, is a lot of fun.It is highly effective for teaching speech, writing, and reading.It is entertaining in the same way that playing games on the computer can be entertaining.I would say that the only thing it does not teach is conversational skills, but that is why I would suggest using it in conjunction with Pimsleur and other tools.

I use all three of these tools but this one is perhaps the most fun.The "French in Action" video program is also a lot of fun to watch, but the workbook and audio lessons require a fair amount of effort (but are effective).I learn to speak with Pimsleur, to understand spoken French with "French in Action", and learn to write, read, pronounce French and increase my vocabulary with Rosetta Stone.

I'm learning French really fast with Rosetta Stone.I'm glad I finally decided to give it a try.Note that if you purchase the product through them, (as of the date of this writing) they offer free shipping a six month return policy -- no questions asked.It may cost a bit more than getting it through other means, but if you are concerned about whether it is right for you, it may be worth it to check out their guarantee policy.But if you are already sure you want to keep it, it is worthwhile getting it on sale elsewhere.They offer this guarantee because they are pretty confident about their product, and I can see why they would be.

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Product Description:
Why is Rosetta Stone the world's No. 1 language-learning software? Because it works.
Escape the endless tedium of translation, memorization, and grammar drills. Get the language you want, the skills you need and the success you deserve by learning a newlanguage naturally--the same way you learned your first language.



The complete immersion environment puts your native language-learning skills to work, eliminating your dependence on tedious translation and rote memorization.

Images Intuition
In Rosetta Stone you learn the meaning of new language from clear, real-life images.


In this activity you learn colors.

You advance using language you've learned and clues from new images. That's your intuition at work.


Now that you know colors, you can easily grasp the meaning of the new words...
Interactivity Instruction
Throughout Rosetta Stone, you constantly interact with the program to confirm your intuition.


...and then check what you've learned.

From beginning to end you build systematically toward your language-learning goals, for the most effective and enjoyable instruction anywhere.


And finally, you get the fun of trying your new language in a real-life simulation. Speech recognition shows you exactly how you're doing.

You learned your first language without translation.
You learned your first language easily and naturally by connecting words to objects and events around you. With Rosetta Stone, learn a new language the same way: using native speakers and thousands of real-life images to help you think in the new language from the very beginning. Studies show that learning exclusively in the new language, without translation as a crutch, is crucial.
The exclusive Dynamic Immersion method reinforces your natural language-learning skills with award-winning instructional technology. Identify your learning goals, then choose customized courses that take you there.
The timeless immersion method, along with research-based techniques and new technologies, make Rosetta Stone the clear solution to your language-learning needs.What will you be able to do?

Understand everyday language.
Through Rosetta Stone's proficiency-based listening and reading activities, you'll learn quickly.
Pronounce words correctly.
After practicing with Rosetta Stone's speech recognition and analysis tools, pronunciation will come easily.
Speak without a script.
Contextual Formation makes sure you have the confidence and cues you need to get the words out on the spot.
Spell and write accurately.
You'llbuild gradually from letters to words and sentences.
Engage in real-life conversations.
With Milestone activities, gain confidence using speech alone in simulated situations.
Retain what you learn.
The unique Adaptive Recall reinforces language so it sticks with you in the real world.

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