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Great news! Totally irrelevant, but still really great!
I've had my eye on the Rosetta Stone language software for quite a while now. We got an introductory CD for German with my son's laptop, and I went through it and was impressed with the method. Every time I go to the shopping mall in Providence--which, admittedly, is not very often--I stop by the Rosetta Stone kiosk and ask if there are any plans for an Irish language version. The gal who works there keeps a list of requests, and I'm responsible for at least four or five of the ticks placed alongside Irish Gaelic. So when I received an email update about the release of the Irish version, I was exceedingly tickled. Not that I have the time to devote to learning Irish right now, or for that matter, the disposable income needed to drop $500 on the software. But it's nice knowing the option exists.
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| From: | (Anonymous) |
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| Date: | March 30th, 2008 08:53 pm (UTC) |
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I've been meaning to check out the Rosetta Stone prgram for awhile (Spanish). Is it really effective?
Right now, my Spanish isn't that much better than my two-year-old and would really like to be able to speak to my in-laws in something that resembles intellegent speech.
What level was your German prior to using RS and what level did it raise it to afterwards?
I'd love to learn Irish Gaelic too (well, Scots, since I'm part Scottish...), but my Spanish needs are a little more immediate. :)
I like Rosetta Stone. The method emulates the way language is required, with words being applied to images and actions. I've heard some very good things about it, but sicne I haven't gone through a whole course, I'm not the best judge of effectiveness.
The German CD was just a sample, not a whole course, so I can't tell you how much facility is gained with each level. During childhood I picked up some German words and constructions from my Polish grandmother, and I've taken a couple semesters of college classes, but I'm far from fluent.
I've worked through several sections of the Rosetta Stone. I really like the software. It has a nice "listener" to test your pronunciation. That said, you'll want to supplement your education with additional materials, but I'd say the software should definitely be a part of learning a new language.
Soma
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| Date: | March 31st, 2008 04:55 pm (UTC) |
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Thanks for the replies.
(that was me not realizing I wasn't logged in)
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| Date: | April 1st, 2008 10:57 pm (UTC) |
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| | About the Rosetta Stone | (Link) |
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Hi there, sorry for being Anonymous but I'm in Kuwait on the way to Iraq and don't have time to make user accounts lately. My name is Jordan Petitjean and I've been a fan since your stories branching from RA Salvatore's world of the Dark Elves.
Anywho, I just wanted to share some insight should the opportunity arise. If you have any close friends or relatives currently in the Army, they receive any and all Rosetta Stone courses for free. It would be worth your while to see if they could set you up with a class, or atleast share in the classes.
Take care, hope you find time to learn the luck of the Irish,
Jordan
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Hi, Jordan. Thanks for the kind words, and the info about Rosetta Stone. I don't have family or close friends in the military at present, but I'm glad to hear this program is available to people in the Army.
Take care, stay safe, and drop by again soon. :) |
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