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Rosetta Stone - 11-29-2010, 01:26 PM

Has anyone tried learning Japanese via Rosetta Stone?

I tried it over the weekend, I am not sure what to say about the software, it seems to be very elaborate, but it lacks explanation. It appears that the software makes a lot of assumption
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11-29-2010, 01:41 PM

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Has anyone tried learning Japanese via Rosetta Stone?

I tried it over the weekend, I am not sure what to say about the software, it seems to be very elaborate, but it lacks explanation. It appears that the software makes a lot of assumption
There's already several topics on the Rosetta Stone, they might be helpful to you:

http://www.japanforum.com/forum/japa...=rosetta+stone

http://www.japanforum.com/forum/lang...=rosetta+stone
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There's already several topics on the Rosetta Stone, they might be helpful to you:

http://www.japanforum.com/forum/japa...=rosetta+stone

http://www.japanforum.com/forum/lang...=rosetta+stone
Thanks, see the thing is, i know enough to get myself around japan, and I am ok with my Kanji (Of course, me being Chinese), a bit slow with my Katakana and Hiragana, but Ok.

The reason why I started using Rosetta Stone was because I want to improve in my overall Japanese language skill, but the problem is, the Level 1, 2, 3 setup doesn't quite work. I can't find a spot where I should start. I started with Level 2, thinking that level 1 maybe a bit too Junior base on my current Japanese ability, but then, there are things in level 2 thats too Junior, while there are also things that I don't already know.. so its difficult to just jump in.

I reverted back to Level 1, most of the material are too general, but there are also things thats new to me
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11-29-2010, 03:22 PM

I've seen this advertised, & how they say it makes learning the language easier. I found it at around $300 & thought this was quite expensive, as I was unsure just how easy it would be. No point paying so much if your going to remain stuck at the same point as learning without the programme.


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11-29-2010, 08:27 PM

I have used Rosetta stone, it's ok I guess. I think it's more suited for building up your vocabulary or something. I don't like however assume you know everything though, because a lot of the times you'll have to look up what stuff means online. You do learn some stuff though.
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12-06-2010, 04:48 AM

I'm using it, but only AFTER learning Pimsleur and going to some classes in a local language school. Many times while studying I asked myself "wow, how in the world would anyone without ANY language experience understand this?"

I think the "Hiragana learning" is so rushed, it's beyond all rhyme and reason, but apart from that I found it to be very useful (at least level 1)
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12-06-2010, 08:46 AM

In the links some peoples quoted that Rosetta Stone is good to practise our already known vocabulary and grammar, but it's not the greatest thing to start learning a language with it...

It looks they use too many difficult grammar rules, unneeded words and no "subtitles translation" at the start...

But in this case, I don't even know how do I'll learn Japanese...
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12-06-2010, 03:41 PM

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In the links some peoples quoted that Rosetta Stone is good to practise our already known vocabulary and grammar, but it's not the greatest thing to start learning a language with it...

It looks they use too many difficult grammar rules, unneeded words and no "subtitles translation" at the start...

But in this case, I don't even know how do I'll learn Japanese...
There are about a million threads on JF telling how to start learning Japanese. There's a search function up top. Try it out.
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12-07-2010, 02:38 AM

Rosetta Stone Japanese?

If it is the same one I tried around 2 years ago then DESTROY IT WITH FIRE, the pretty flames are all it is worth. If you downloaded it then burn it to disk and MELTてください

PImsleur 1-3 on the other hand are great, only commerical product I would (consider) pay(ing) for (maybe)

Stuff like renshuu.org - welcome to renshuu.org: Japanese studying made for you! is so great for vocab I actually gave them a donation to go pro on it


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