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Old 06-28-2009, 01:27 AM   #70
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I've used Rosetta Stone. I have mixed feelings about it. It's thorough, but boring, and it's essentially a flashcard program, built around memorizing words, then phrases, then sentences. It cannot replace conversation with a skilled speaker of the target language-- or even come close. I would recommend supplementing it with videos (movies, tv series, soap operas-- whatever you like to watch in your first language), and if at all possible, connect with some speakers to practice.
I don't have enough experience with Rosetta Stone yet to make any comment. But I do have a friend who is from Peru originally, and English is her second language. I am hoping to do just that... practice conversational Spanish with her. That's a good idea about using movie or TV videos as a supplement!
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