Rosetta Stone: Spanish (Level 1 & 2)

Rosetta Stone is one of many language programs which offers users the chance to learn and practice another language. As far as software goes, this is one of the most expensive and for a complete set of levels 1-3 in Spanish or another language, you are looking at the best part of £350 for the online version which may give you 40-60 hours of learning depending on your speed. The program itself teaches a language by a technique called 'dynamic immersion'. I'll come back to this in a sec. Basically you are presented with 4 pictures at a time which contain different words (e.g Girl. Boy, Woman, Man). You then learn these words and are tested on what you remember ...  Read the complete review

Rosetta Stone are one of the most recognised and established companies for learning languages. Along with this though there comes a price tag. Is the price tag really worth it? Why I bought this product:: After going to Spain for a second time, it opened up my eyes how little I knew of a different language or culture. Infact, I even felt rude not knowing the language when everyone out in the country that I had to communicate with could communicate in English. This is where it struck me that I would like to further my own knowledge and learn another language. I started off by looking online for free lessons, and even iTunes for free ...  Read the complete review