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Does Rosetta Stone really work?
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There are several different versions of thought into whether or not Rosetta Stone works. But here is the breakdown:
If you are interested in quickly and efficiently learning a language conversationally and visually, Rosetta Stone is allegedly very proficient. It is very expensive. For each language, there are about 1 to 5 sets. Buying the entire set is about $400-$500. But, NASA, CIA, FBI, and other governmental agencies swear by it, so it is most likely very effective.
Learning in a classroom teaches you more of the grammar and vocabulary from a sentence structure aspect and instructs on how to not only speak it, but learn to write and read it more correctly. It is substantially more expensive than Rosetta Stone, as college courses in languages are $500 - $1000 a class.
The advantages of Rosetta Stone are that you learn at your own pace, you can review material whenever and wherever you like, and you are not competing for an instructor's time and aren't distracted by other students. The disadvantages are that you do not have the instructor's help right on hand to help you should you need it. I'm sure Rosetta Stone has a service to help you if you get stuck, but the point is to teach yourself.
The advantage to classroom education is the instructor's help availability, and the helping and reviewing with peers. The disadvantages are that you get quizzes and tested for credit and you can fail a course without learning it and you cannot go back and do it again unless you want to shell out more money. You are also on a tighter schedule and you're under pressure to learn it faster otherwise risking getting left behind.
For some people, the strict schedule and classroom environment works better than self-instruction. For others, the visual guides and working at one's own pace works better. You should pick the one right for you and that will be the best way to learn a language.
Hope that helps you out a bit!
-Charlotte
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