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    I was thinking about purchasing a rosetta stone so that I could quickly learn spanish. The program is expensive (about $400) but it is used highly by the FBI and other Fortune 500 companies for their employees to quickly learn a new language.

    I figured the $400 could be used as an investment so that I would not have to waste additional time paying more money in college for my required foreign language and testing "out" and saving time in the long run. Anyway, anyone know anything about them?? Is it worth it, or should I just sign up for classes @ school?







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    I'd take a course in person through a language school or community college.
    I tried the Rosetta Stone French program and it really isn't my learning style. I need something besides looking at a picture of cat and hear "le chat." I've had several years of French and it still wasn't working for me.
    This semester I've signed up for a German class and it only cost me about $200. The book and workbook were pricey at about $150, but the professor informed us that the books are used for three semesters. Which makes it pretty affordable.



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    Immersion is the best way.

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    It didn't work well for me and Japanese. Now I have a Kyoto accent thanks to it! Who the hell learns Japanese and says 'I'll only go to Kyoto!'? Now I have a hard time talking to Tokyo Japanese people.. and who do you think goes to strip clubs more!?


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    ahh, who says that it is highly used by the FBI? them or the FBI? There's a reason why the FBI, CIA, State dept DEA, DOJ, HSSS seek fluent speakers and it not rosetta stone. yea they MAY use but their translators don't

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    ^ They don't seek "fluent speakers" for translator positions, they seek professionals who can convey complex topics across language and cultural barriers. It's a skill, like playing the piano. Fluency gives you two hands, but it sure doesn't teach you how to play the piano.

    What "it" really takes for translators and interpreters is fluency, deep cultural exposure, specialized training, endless practice, knowlege of technical fields, the ability to write well (for translators), an excellent memory and focus (for interpreters) and an absolutely boundless intellectual curiosity.

    See? Don't get me started.

    Anyway, save your money on Rosetta Stone. It's really designed for tourists and those who dabble in languages (and no, the FBI does not "use" them. It's amazing what you can get away with in ridiculous marketing campaigns.) Your college courses will give you a good foundation, but there is no substitute for full immersion in the culture and language.

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    I got all the languages of Rosetta Stone off Bittorrent. Arr matey, I'm a pirate.

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    Well then the question remains...aside from immersion, obviously...Are there any books/tapes/programs anyone recommends? I too, have almost bought the Rosetta Stone things a couple of times. I've been to the countries I am interested in, but what's the best tool to use?
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    Cinammon - If you go to the Rosetta Stone website, you can get a free trial copy....It only has a few words/phrases, but from every language they offer. They said it would take 4-6 weeks for me to get, but it came in about 2 weeks. That way, you can see if it would be something that would work for you.

    I also have a few different programs, like Instant Immersion CD-ROM and some other randon CD's from Borders (for Japanese). My bf was buying me Rosetta Stone, I just have yet to actually get it from him. For me personally, I like going to classes at school for Japanese, but the school I was closest to dropped Japanese, and the next closest school that offered it at night was 40 miles away.

    Another thing that may be beneficial is a local chapter of the language you are interested in. For example, in my case, the "Japanese American Society of Chicago" offers Japanese classes for a pretty low cost. I was going to look into that for myself. I'm sure yo9u could find something like that too, for whatever language you may be interested in.

    PS If anyone knows any good computer programs for Afrikaans (South African language close to Dutch), I'd love to hear about that. I haven't really seen any, aside from a multi-language pack from Instant Immersion.






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