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Rosetta Stone Spanish is one of the most popular software courses for learning Spanish. Rosetta Stone Used Unfortunately, it costs a lot of money. For example, the Rosetta Stone V3 multi-level bundle with audio companion sells for over $500.

While it's true that Rosetta Stone Spanish is a good course with a positive reputation, there are other effective ways to learn Spanish while spending less money.

First, there are several good courses on the market that cost less than $100. rosetta stone store buy The most popular (and heavily marketed) are Rocket Spanish and Synergy Spanish. Both courses include extensive audio files as well as grammar lessons and course material. Both are available by immediate download. Rocket Spanish in particular is an exceptional value given the amount and quality of the course material. It has a earned a reputation as a fun and effective course.

So what's the main difference between Rosetta Stone and the cheaper courses? The main   rosetta stone store online difference is that Rosetta Stone is a software-based course rather than an interactive audio-based course. That means it is a fully-functional software program. The other courses sometimes have a software element, such as a vocabularly building program, but the heart of the course is usually interactive audio that you listen to and repeat.

Rosetta is, no doubt, an excellent course. rosetta stone store purchase And if your budget is sufficient, by all means, give it a try.

One minor complaint I have heard about Rosetta, however, is that there is no translation given for sentences or material presented. This, of course, is a pro and a con. The whole theory of Rosetta is that it immerses you in the language so you can discover the meanings for yourself and rosetta stone korean outlet enjoy better retention.

Also, Rosetta Stone includes voice recognition that is not available in the less expensive e-book products. Some students find this particularly helpful for improving pronunciation. Others find it a little frustrating. Of course, the ultimate test of your pronunciation is whether rosetta stone portuguese outlet you understood by native speakers.There are some alternatives to Rosetta Stone Spanish that will help you learn Spanish and keep some extra money in your pocket.

If you do opt for one of the more economical courses, and don't mind spending a little http://dbnd198.blogspot.com extra money, I would suggest augmenting your lessons with online Skype tutoring. Many good Skype tutors are available and I've seen prices as low $99 for one month of virtually unlimited one-on-one tutoring.

Of course, if you have Spanish-speaking friends you can practice your Spanish with them, which is the cheapest and most fun way to learn.