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| From: Rosetta Stone
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Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 441
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows Xp, Mac Os X
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Level 1
Operating System: Mac OS X
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 8.2 x 2.3
MPN: 1580228542
UPC: 794678206207
EAN: 0794678206207
ASIN: B000P87C80
Release Date: August 28, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 16-20 of 38
 Happy Customer July 26, 2008
Mariaorohct (Willimantic, CT United States)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
I'm a beginner-beginner and had never studied Spanish until this May when I started the Rosetta Stone Spanish Latin America level I. So far, I'm very satisfied with my progress. I've only covered 9 lessons (Lesson 1.1-3.2--still Level I), but I know how to count 1-20, identify colors (many), say greetings, ask basic questions (what is...? When...? Where...? What color...? Who is...? etc.), structure present-progressive sentences and many more.
The only drawback is that "writing" portion is very short and you may not be able to spell well. But you can download "course content" online and practice writing. (Go to the Rosetta Stone website. You should be able to find "download course content.")
For those people who have never learned ANY foreign language, it may be a daunting task to learn without a textbook. But you can use the "Course Content" and check vocabulary before starting a lesson. Yes, if you want to be fluent, you need to do some "extra" works. (which means that you need a good Spanish-English/English-Spanish dictionary in addition to the Rosetta Stone. Yep, learning is not cheap!)
Lastly, you cannot just sit and expect that the Rosetta stone will make you a fluent Spanish speaker. You have to work hard. Persistence and determination are two important things in learning. Good luck!
Rosetta Stone Espanol November 2, 2007
Don W. Hodge
9 out of 33 found this review helpful
Hola, Rosetta works good and last a long time. Working through the course, so far, so good. Adios.
Awesome! July 9, 2008
J. Gemus
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
So far I've only finished the first unit, but I'm really impressed. I took Spanish for 5 years in high school, was never very good at it, and never got to the point where I could "think" in the language--I always had to translate from English to Spanish to say/write anything. Needless to say I eventually forgot everything I learned in high school and recently decided to pick the language back up. In contrast to the way I learned the language in high school (which involved learning the English definitions of Spanish words, e.g. manzana=apple), Rosetta Stone shows the user pictures of objects/situations that convey the meaning of words/phrases. This is enormously helpful in getting used to thinking in the language, and while at this point I certainly couldn't carry on a conversation in Spanish (like I said, I only finished the first unit), I don't need to translate the words and phrases I can say from English to Spanish--which feels great!
Interesting and Fun! March 4, 2008
never enough books (East Coast, USA)
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
I am really enjoying learning from this program. It's interesting and I feel more confident because of the newest feature of using the microphone headset. It's varied and complete without being boring.
My computer is having a hard time with the software and after about 20 minutes of use, I get an error and the program shuts down. I am working on defragging and compressing, as well as cleaning up unused programs in the hope that this will clear up my difficulties with Rosetta Stone, as I have no problems with other software I run.
I look forward to each lesson and know I am learning because foreign language words automatically pop into my brain when I hear someone speaking the language I am learning.
Good program May 2, 2008
Douglas L. Duncan (Huntsville, TX)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is an interesting concept in language learning. There is absolutely no English tanslation. Everything is accomplished through pictures and context. I took Spanish in high school, so I already knew the basics. Even if that weren't the case I think It would work. There are some phrases that are a bit tricky to grasp, so seeking outside help might be useful. There is a lot of repitition, and a heavy emphasis on pronunciation. Be persistant.
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