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| Rosetta Stone Version 3: French Level 1, 2 & 3 Set with Audio Companion | 
 enlarge | From: Rosetta Stone
Category: Software
List Price: $549.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 92
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows Xp, Mac Os X
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Level 1, 2 & 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 6.4 x 2.9
Model: 21185
UPC: 794678211850
EAN: 0794678211850
ASIN: B001AFD20E
Release Date: June 16, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 Excellent way to learn a language November 11, 2008
This program is a great way to learn a language. The method of using pictures with the text helps you make associations and learn much faster and easier than just memorizing words. You do need to be self motivated but I found myself looking forward to the lessons. The program will automatically recommend to repeat a lesson if you make too many errors. I love that you can have up to 5 users so others can learn along with you and that makes it a good value for households that have several members who would like to learn the language. I think it would also be a great family activity and learning with others would be great for motivation and practice. The audio companion CDs are a big help to reinforce and practice what you have learned.
I had no problems with the software installation and set up except for some reason the software could not detect my wireless connection and I had to register by phone.
 Best Language Learning Software Available October 31, 2008
The concept of Rosetta Stone is simple - learn a language the same way our parents thought us through picture books. We are shown a photo and told what it is. We then say the word over and over until it is second-nature in our brain. When the photo comes up, we can easily identify it.
Unlike other programs, there is no need to memorize a ridiculously long phrase or sentence that doesn't mean anything to us at the moment. In Rosetta Stone, we start with simple objects and words. Then we build to phrases and sentences using those same objects that we learned about.
There is an included USB headset with mic so you can speak, analyze and compare your pronunciation with the voices on the program.
The interface is simple and easy. There is nothing to learn. You install the program, activate the levels depending on what you purchased and then create a user so that you can save and go back to where you left off.
Which means you work at your own pace.
The latest addition to Rosetta Stone learning software is the so-called Audio Companion. Unlike other learning software that simply comes in an audio CD that you pop into your vehicle to listen and hopefully learn, this Rosetta Stone Audio Companion is a supplementary to the program. Do not attempt to learn by simply listening to the CDs. These were created to assist your learning experience for words that have already been imprinted into your brain by way of visual association.
Like all other programs, this also has it's short-comings. Because Rosetta Stone immerses you right into the visual process, there are numerous times where you are fed phrases and sentences which only leave you wanting to ask questions on why it was constructed that why or when to leave out a letter in pronouncing a word which has slightly changed.
I would want to be able to CHAT with someone on the other end to help me understand further before I go on to the next level of learning. Isn't that the same way when we were younger. We always asked WHY so we can understand the rules and be corrected for proper speaking.
When I repeat the word, Rosetta Stone says I am correct. When I speak the same word to an actual friend who is native to the language I am not understood as much. I need to know when to pronounce certain letters and when not to. The program simply spoon feeds me the words. I can repeat a million times the word and boost the volume until my ears bleed, but for a person who speaks another language I need to know if there is a silent letter involved or if the letter is in fact pronounced but only in a subtle manner. You will know what I am saying when you get into the program itself.
Lastly, despite the so-called Dynamic Immersion, you will not be able to learn as much and as fast if there is no one else you can converse with in the process of learning. Like your parents who were constantly speaking to you in a language you don't understand, your 24 hour immersion and constant questioning is what makes you finally understand. With Rosetta Stone and all other program, your learning and inability to ask questions is what makes learning a second language slow and limited.
However, despite these I would strongly recommend Rosetta Stone as the only program to successfully make you understand another language in the fastest way possible. The price of the software is steep, but definitely worth it. It is there for you to learn and re-learn over and over.
Finally after installation, don't forget to check for software updates (if the software has not done so already).
Hope you enjoy learning a second language as much as I am learning right now with the help of Rosetta Stone.
Immersion School at Home! October 30, 2008
I like learning foreign languages and I tried various ways of doing that - from learning on my own with a help of various audio cassettes and written materials, to attending a total immersion program abroad. I usually learned the language in a structured way by getting to know new words and learning grammar rules and trying to apply them in practice. Rosetta Stone's method is probably the closest one to learning language the "natural way" - the way children learn it. This means acquiring grammar instinctively, without actually learning the rules. I think this is a very useful learning tool for people wanting to learn the language on their own. It IS expensive, but considering the fact that this isn't just the usual audio CD with some supporting text but actually a fully blown computer program, with speech recognition technology, etc, I say it is well worth the price. It is actually a very cheep alternative to an immersion program abroad. FIFE STARS!
Simply the best... October 16, 2008
This is by far the best self-guided foreign language product on the market that I have used. I highly recommend it, it makes learning a foreign language much easier, and it is very intuitive to use.
One of the best ways to learn a language. October 16, 2008
Everyone has seen the television commercials, the print adverts, and the magazine inserts...Rosetta stone is touted as the best way to learn a language. And you know what? Its true.
Popping in the software and navigating its menus, lessons, and audio files, I was greatly impressed with the sheer volume of material. I took french quite a few years ago as a younger kid, and was amazed at how easy it was to pick it back up again. While I am nowhere near to speaking full conversational french, I feel that my language skills are improving the more and more that my wife and I use this product.
The only way to really get real world experience with another language is to speak it all the time, everytime with a native speaker to help you with your conversation- but barring the possibility of that, this software is an amazing tool. I would happily pay the full price on this program, and am looking in to having my hospital get on board as a corporate partner so that we can begin learning spanish...many of our patients arent fluent in English.
The only dissapointing thing about this progam is that it can only be installed on one computer. I find that to detract from the overall impression, hence- the 4 star review. After payiing upwards of 400$ for a program, I should be able to use it on as many devices (or within a set limit) that I want to. Limiting it to only one PC or notebook seems to be overly restrictive.
The mp3 audio files are good for one the go, and I use them more frequently that I originally thought I would. One of the other cool things to do? Get a movie that you havent seen before, turn it to the language dubbed version and see of you can follow along. Just another step in the immersion process.
Overall an amazing product, and only marred by the extreme restrictive installation permission. Other than that...I suggest you pick up a package in whatever language you wish to learn!
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