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Learn a new language with the award-winning method
used by the U.S. State Department to train diplomats. Proven effective by
NASA astronauts, Peace Corps volunteers, and millions of students
worldwide, the Rosetta Stone Language Library teaches new languages faster
and easier than ever before.
We all learn our childhood language by associating new words and
phrases with the world around us. The Rosetta Stone method replicates this
process by presenting vivid, real-life images to convey the meaning of
each new phrase. Instead of translating, memorizing, and studying rules of
grammar, you actually learn to think in the new language. Vocabulary and
grammar are integrated systematically, leading to everyday proficiency.
The Rosetta Stone Level I program offers a comprehensive course of
study for beginning learners, leading to intermediate proficiency. The
program contains over 3,500 real-life images and phrases in 92 lessons and
more than 250 hours of mastery instruction in listening comprehension,
reading, speaking, and writing. Systematic structure teaches vocabulary
and grammar naturally, without lists and drills. There are reviews,
exercises, and tests for every lesson with automated tutorials throughout
the program. (Ages 6 and older)
All Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review:
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
The addition of the curriculum text manual is great!, December 10,
2003
I bought the Arabic Level 1 edition soon after using the "Explorer"
version. To my great relief, Level 1 includes a 200 page text which
provides all the written Arabic screen prompts used throughout the
program, in two formats no less, modern standard without the short vowels
as well as fully-vowelled. This really beats trying to copy down
everything by hand for study notes. As the lack of this text was the only
shortcoming I found with Explorer, I am now a very happy camper. The other
reviewer comments on Level 1 are right on the money as far as I am
concerned.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
It can be done!, December 7, 2003
Tell most souls spawn from an academic mileu that you want to learn
Arabic on your own and you'll get a wry smile and a patronizing mental-pat
on the head. Ignore the nay-sayers! As the above reviewer mentioned, this
program is a vital tool for Arabic self-study. Along with it, I recommend
purchasing "Alif Baa" along with the Cd's to learn the script. Also pick
up Wehr's dictionary along with the 'Oxford English to Arabic' dictionary.
Around lesson 4.05 of the Rosetta program, you've reached the point where
you're ready for some supplementary material. So far, your approach to the
language has been passive, and if you have a desire to write in the
language, as well as understand long strands of verbal narrative, you'll
need more material. I recommend Vol. 1-2 of Al-Kitaab [the 'red' book]
along with the accompanying Cd's. Also, if you have a thirst for grammer
and more traditional structure, try "Elementary Modern Standard Arabic"
[the orange book] Vols. 1-2. You can also purchase a marvelous software
program entitled "Emsa Companion" that is critical for those covering the
material on their own [see creativeworks.byu.edu/HRC/arabic.html].
Learning a colloquial dialect can also be fun--and critical if you need to
find a toilet while touring the Middle East. Try 'Levantine Arabic for
Non-natives' (see the reviews before buying.) There's so much more, but I
grow weary of the keyboard. Master this material and you'll be well on
your way. It may sound expensive, but it's far cheaper than a couple of
semester of school. Adieu
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent addition to other study materials!, November 13, 2003
I've just started to learn Arabic in August of this year and have done
a lot of looking around for materials to help me. I've read all the
reviews on the Rosetta Stone software and have begun using this product.
My opinion:
This is a fun tool to help you acquire vocabulary, practice
pronunciation, and see how the language works. Some people don't like the
fact that there are no English translations anywhere, but I actually enjoy
the total immersion because it becomes a puzzle for me to figure out. It
keeps me studying longer than if I was just looking at a bunch of flash
cards. And since there aren't many Arabic speakers in my neck of the
woods, the speech recognition part is indispensible.
Yes, sometimes it's hard to tell exactly what meaning the picture is
conveying. That's when I pull out a dictionary and look the word up to
confirm my guess as to the meaning. And it's not going to teach you
phrases you need for travel, either. I have a pocket phrasebook and a
Pimsleur CD for that.
Also, I wouldn't recommend that a rank beginner start right off the bat
with this. First learn the alphabet and how the script works, because this
won't teach you those things. But once you get a little feel for those
things, then this would be a fun addition to your program.
No book or tape or software product can ever replace talking with
native speakers, but for those of us who can't get to native speakers,
this is a darn good 2nd choice.
Highly recommended so long as you understand that it is one of several
tools to use to learn the language.
27 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
Rosetta Stone works, September 23, 2002
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I've always thought learning a new language would be impossible. I'm
not disciplined enough to go over vocabulary lists over and over. The way
Rosetta Stone's program is laid out has made it very easy to use. You just
sit back and click. You'll be suprised at how fast you'll pick stuff up.
It's almost as easy as watching TV. If you're lazy or a dummy,or both, and
want to pick up a language; then I recommend you get this.
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