A whole new way to learn a foreign language that’s actually fun!
April 6, 2010 Post a Comment Wednesday, April 7th, 2010, Netcast 1063
Rosetta Stone, the folks who pretty much own the “learn a foreign language” category have added a new, innovative language-learning system called Rosetta Stone TOTALe. (It’s pronounced tow-TALLY) With TOTALe you learn at your own pace (at your computer) while receiving personalized coaching and encouragement. It’s a 3-part system. In Rosetta Course you learn to speak, listen, read and write -- all without translation or memorization. Pictures & phrases come up on the screen & you instinctively start to put them together, all in the foreign language you’ve chosen. (Your course comes with a microphone for interaction.) The Rosetta Course website keeps track of your progress and if you like, you can reinforce your learning on the go with the included Audio Companion. In Rosetta Studio Practice your speaking skills are matched with native-speaking Studio Coaches and other learners at your level in a real-time, interactive online environment. And finally with Rosetta World you play in a community dedicated to language learning. An online environment helps you and other learners engage in conversation with native speakers and practice skills designed specifically for your learning level. Giz Wiz Logo designed Dennis Wunderlin took advantage of a 3 month press preview and said he learned more French in those 3 months then he did during four years of French in high school. (A long time ago!) It’s not inexpensive at $998.00, until you consider that’s for a full year of learning, for as many hours as you like, and with a live instructor when you need it. They also offer a free month trial, but please check their website for all the details!
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