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    Rosetta Stone V3: German, Level 1

    Rosetta Stone V3: German, Level 1

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    From: Rosetta Stone
    Category: Software

    List Price: $219.00
    Buy New: $197.00
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    Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 8 reviews
    Sales Rank: 709

    Format: Cd-rom
    Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows Xp, Mac Os X
    Media: CD-ROM
    Edition: Level 1
    Operating System: Windows XP
    Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
    Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 8.1 x 2.2

    MPN: 1580228402
    UPC: 794678205828
    EAN: 0794678205828
    ASIN: B000P0WSXM

    Release Date: August 28, 2007
    Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

    Features:
      • Rosetta Stone helps you understand everyday language through our proficiency-based listening and reading activities
      • You will pronounce words correctly after practicing with our proprietary speech recognition and analysis tools
      • In no time you will speak without a script, Rosetta Stone's Contextual Formation makes sure you have the confidence and the cues you need to get the words out on the spot
      • With Rosetta Stone Milestone activities you quickly gain confidence to engage in real-life conversations
      • Track your progress to reinforce your strengths and revisit needs with our Adaptive Recall Language feature

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      • Rosetta Stone V3: Spanish (Latin America), Level 1
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      • Rosetta Stone V3: German, Level 2
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      • Essential German Grammar

    Editorial Reviews:

    Amazon.com Product Description
    Why is Rosetta Stone the world's No. 1 language-learning software? Because it works.

    Escape the endless tedium of translation, memorization, and grammar drills. Get the language you want, the skills you need and the success you deserve by learning a new language naturally--the same way you learned your first language.



    The complete immersion environment puts your native language-learning skills to work, eliminating your dependence on tedious translation and rote memorization.

    Images Intuition

    In Rosetta Stone you learn the meaning of new language from clear, real-life images.


    In this activity you learn colors.

    You advance using language you've learned and clues from new images. That's your intuition at work.


    Now that you know colors, you can easily grasp the meaning of the new words...

    Interactivity Instruction

    Throughout Rosetta Stone, you constantly interact with the program to confirm your intuition.


    ...and then check what you've learned.

    From beginning to end you build systematically toward your language-learning goals, for the most effective and enjoyable instruction anywhere.


    And finally, you get the fun of trying your new language in a real-life simulation. Speech recognition shows you exactly how you're doing.

    You learned your first language without translation.
    You learned your first language easily and naturally by connecting words to objects and events around you. With Rosetta Stone, learn a new language the same way: using native speakers and thousands of real-life images to help you think in the new language from the very beginning. Studies show that learning exclusively in the new language, without translation as a crutch, is crucial.

    The exclusive Dynamic Immersion method reinforces your natural language-learning skills with award-winning instructional technology. Identify your learning goals, then choose customized courses that take you there.

    The timeless immersion method, along with research-based techniques and new technologies, make Rosetta Stone the clear solution to your language-learning needs.


    What will you be able to do?

    Understand everyday language.
    Through Rosetta Stone's proficiency-based listening and reading activities, you'll learn quickly.

    Pronounce words correctly.
    After practicing with Rosetta Stone's speech recognition and analysis tools, pronunciation will come easily.

    Speak without a script.
    Contextual Formation makes sure you have the confidence and cues you need to get the words out on the spot.

    Spell and write accurately.
    You'll build gradually from letters to words and sentences.

    Engage in real-life conversations.
    With Milestone activities, gain confidence using speech alone in simulated situations.

    Retain what you learn.
    The unique Adaptive Recall reinforces language so it sticks with you in the real world.

    Product Description
    German Level 1 allows you to build a foundation of fundamental vocabulary and essential language structure. Gain the confidence to master basic conversational skills, including greetings and introductions, simple questions and answers, shopping and much more.


    Customer Reviews:   Read 3 more reviews...

    3 out of 5 stars Mostly Adequate, but Overpriced   July 6, 2008
    Juan Carlo
    5 out of 6 found this review helpful

    This is a great tool for learning the language via immersion. Rather than teaching through a structural method in which the mechanics and vocabulary of any given language are laid out in an organized manner, with Rosetta stone you learn mostly through pictures and figuring things out on your own.

    This works really well as a means of forcing you to confront and use the language based on hearing, rather than reading, but I personally have found that it still works better as just a supplement to a more traditional structural textbook approach to learning the language. The Rossetta stone approach works great for stuff like learning vocabulary and basic phrases that any "beginner" to a foreign language will need, but when it comes to teaching more general rules of the language(i.e. things like conjugating verbs, feminine/masculine/neuter nouns and pronouns, etc, etc) the method is kind of lacking. There were many times that I found myself having to consult textbooks to figure out quite a few of the language's nuances in a much more direct manner than Rosetta Stone's method is able to provide.

    Which doesn't mean that it's a bad program, but for the price I was hoping that it would be comprehensive enough on its own that you wouldn't need too many supplements. I think it would be better if they would integrate the "immersion" approach that they use here (which is very effective in its own way), with the more traditional structural method of teaching foreign languages. This would allow you to move back and forth as needed and adjust the program to your own learning style. As it is, it's definitely a valuable tool, but I don't think its comprehensive enough to justify the price.



    4 out of 5 stars Helpful, multifaceted, not a crash course   June 23, 2008
    G. Johnson (North Carolina, USA)
    8 out of 8 found this review helpful

    I had to move to Germany with little notice for work, so I literally started using this as I was travelling to Germany and I had NO previous German experience, although I had studied Japanese in high school and Spanish in college. While I felt that the program was well-paced and taught the language basics well, it did not prepare me for those day-to-day conversations/phrases that I needed to know right away (not that it promised to--I'm just saying that if that is what you need, get something else for the basic phrases first!) It was about two weeks of daily study before I got to things like introductory conversations, shopping, etc. that I needed to know to be polite company.
    Having said that (that if you need German IMMEDIATELY, supplement Rosetta Stone with something more conversational), I did find the repetitive and logical nature of this program effective. It focuses not just on learning words and phrases, but on learning how the language WORKS--sentence formation, conjugation, etc., by example not by lecture or brute memorization. You also learn through reading, listening, speaking, and writing, so it is effective whether you are an active, visual or verbal learner.
    Like pretty much any educational software, there are things that are pretty ridiculous (WHY do you learn sentences like 'The horse drinks' before you learn things like 'My name is...'? And why must some of the people be so silly looking in the pictures?) but these are minor complaints. If you have the time (and the money) to do Rosetta Stone, it is probably an safe bet that you will learn as much as if not more than with any other program. I recommend that you stick with the 'suggested' course, not the more complete course option at set-up, because that had TOO much repetition and I ended up, half-way through the program, switching to the recommended program. Also, if you really want to learn the language and have more than a month to two months in which to do it, buy the combo-pack of I and II or I thru III. You save money (and that means less packaging and shipping, good for the environment). The only reason I can think one would want only part I (other than not shelling out too much money all at once) is if one just wanted to sample German to see if there was interest in going further.
    So, in summary, good effective program but NOT going to immediately prepare you (in, say, a week or two) for living in Germany. But a good way to solidly start learning the language for full comprehension, not just for getting groceries and asking directions but for expressing thoughts.



    5 out of 5 stars RosettaStone Deutche V3 Level 1   February 15, 2008
    S. Scarano
    9 out of 9 found this review helpful

    I received the RosettaStone Deutche Level 1 a few weeks ago and have begun the lessons. It is easy and fast, allowing me to progress at my own pace. Learning is made simple with video/picture and audio feedback---much better than strictly textbook instruction. I am especially impressed with the spoken lessons that teach me correct pronunciation of difficult sounds and gives me feedback when I say them correctly. I plan to continue with Levels 2 and 3 and would highly recommend RosettaStone for anyone who wishing to learn a language quickly and easily.


    5 out of 5 stars Rosetta Stone Deutsch   February 8, 2008
    Airman's Girl (Indiana, USA)
    5 out of 5 found this review helpful

    I absolutely LOVE this product. I feel like I'm learning more German through this program then I did of my Spanish "learning" for 3 years of high school. I HIGHLY recommend this program to anyone to learn any language.


    5 out of 5 stars Rosetta gets the job done!   February 8, 2008
    Shields Stutts (Prescott, AZ)
    5 out of 5 found this review helpful

    Easy to use. Not intimidating. Gets you up and running quickly. Versatile for different levels of language experience. Definitely one of the better language learning products--perhaps the best.

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