Rosetta Stone Version 3: Spanish (Spain) Level 1 & 2 Set with Audio Companion

I am an intermediate spanish student with a score of 3/3 on the Defense Language profieciency test (DLPT V). I am using Rosetta Stone 2 retain my proficiency pay.

Rosetta Stone version 3 is the best product on the market 4 drilling spanish. It makes doing spanish drills almost seem like a game. My teenage daughter studied nine hours on rosetta stone - including four hours at one stretch - a personal record of studying anything 4 her!

Version 3 is vastly improved over version two. I would recommend upgrading 2 anyone with verson 2. Version three has better progress tracking. Version 2 was a top competitor amoung other language products on the market -version three makes Rosetta Stone the best by far.

I do not recommend this product as a stand alone solution 2 learning a new language. After a student has completed a spanish 101 / 102 course, or in conjunction with, this product will take the student 2 new levels of proficiency. By itself you will be confused of why you are learning items by rote.

As a high intermediate spanish student, I am learning, or relearning, new items with every lesson, even in level 1.

The only con with the product is the marketing of the product as the method 2 learn a language is like a child learns. This is done through repetition, correction, & visually. This is deceptive as children have higher capacities than adults 2 learn new languages. As adults we need explanations & rules that relate 2 our language 2 allow us 2 take an already ingrained skill set & apply it 2 a new lanquage. If you are a visual learner, this product may work 4 you as a stand alone program. If you learn best with written instructions, you definetly need an introductory spanish course.

Rosetta Stone is an excellent product. I have used other language learning products & Rosetta Stone is the best by far. It moves quickly & builds upon itself in a logical manner. I recommend it 2 anyone who asks.

Rosetta Stone Personal Edition contains everything you need 2 start learning a language. It's built around our award-winning Rosetta Stone curriculum, which has been adopted by organizations around the world including the U.S. Army, NASA, major corporations such as Deutsche Telecom, IKEA, Royal Dutch Shell, & over 10,000 schools worldwide--and is available in 31 languages spoken by over 90% of the world's population.

The comprehensive language-learning solution that fits your life. Learn Naturally Learn your next language the same way you learned your first language. Dynamic Immersion empowers you 2 see, hear & comprehend without translating or memorizing. You already have this ability, Rosetta Stone simply unlocks it. Engage Interactively Get feedback 2 move forward. You learn best by doing, & you'll apply what you've learned 2 get 2 the next step. Rosetta Stone adapts 2 your individual needs & skills, because you drive the program with your progress. Speak Confidently Start speaking immediately. From the very first lesson, you'll speak. You'll begin with essential basics, which form the building blocks of the language. Soon you'll create new sentences on your own using words you've learned. Have Fun Best of all, Rosetta Stone is addictive. With every entertaining activity, you'll feel success. You'll want 2 use Rosetta Stone 2 have that next moment, that next breakthrough. So you'll keep using it, & you'll learn more!

2>The Fastest, Easiest Way 2 Learn a New Language2>

Proceed at Your Own Pace
Rosetta Stone is considerate of your time. Anytime, anywhere, you can learn a new language with Rosetta Stone. You learn comfortably without feeling pressured or overwhelmed. Rosetta Stone provides guidance 2 make your language learning effective, fast, & enjoyable with a process that is intuitive, interactive, & visually engaging. At the end of each lesson, you are given the opportunity 2 test your new skills. And, since Rosetta Stone automatically records your progress, you can easily pick up where you left off, when other priorities arise.

Make Language Learning Intuitive with Dynamic Immersion
Rosetta Stone uses rich visual imagery 2 help you learn. You will be presented with sets of images 2 match correctly with a spoken or written phrase in the new language. You will advance 2 the next set of prompts once you've successfully matched words & images & pronounced the words correctly. With Dynamic Immersion, you learn by directly associating your new language with images--nothing is lost in translation.

Fun, Easy, & Immediate Reinforcement
Interactive exercises create a learning environment that is engaging & game-like--it's fun!

2>How It Works2> As children, we gradually learned our first language through a process of associating mental images with words or phrases, accompanied by complete immersion in our environment. This approach was simple because it was natural & allowed the brain 2 adapt 2 increasing complexity.

Rosetta Stone recreated this natural way of learning by developing a method that uses a computer 2 mimic the environment in which we learned our first language. We call this Dynamic Immersion. A simple, intuitive interface & advanced technology confirms learning at every step of the process by prompting you 2 make connections between images you already understand & the new language. You receive immediate feedback, which helps you 2 reinforce learning. This systematic structure builds from simple nouns & verbs 2 more complex concepts & phrases very quickly, helping you achieve your language-learning goals faster than you ever thought possible.

2>Level 2--Navigate Your Surroundings2> Navigate your surroundings as you build on the vocabulary & essential language structure in Level 1. Learn 2 talk about your environment, such as giving & getting directions, using transportation, telling time, dining out, enjoying basic social interactions & much more.

3>Features & Benefits3>

Faster & More Effective
Rosetta Stone will teach you as fast as you can learn! Leveraging your natural language-learning ability, Version 3 immerses you immediately in the new language, providing just the right context 2 prompt you 2 speak, pronounce, read & write in the very first lesson! Intuitive, sequential learning builds progressively & makes every lesson count. Our Dynamic Immersion method is so fast & so effective, it's used by the Fortune 500, the U.S. State Department, & over 10,000 schools.

Convenient
You pick the time, the place & the pace! We are ready when you are because there are no class schedules or missed lessons 2 make up. From your desk or your dining room, your valuable time can be turned into productive language learning that fits your lifestyle.

Enjoyable
When something is fun, it captures your attention...and holds it! The interactivity in Version 3 instantly engages you. Rich, vivid imagery, real-life context & voices of native speakers make Rosetta Stone different from any other product out there--never tedious or boring. Rosetta Stone provides a captivating, game-like experience.

Milestones
Learn & apply! Our MILESTONE feature lets you try out your new language knowledge in real-life situations.

Track Your Progress
New ADAPTIVE RECALL feature tracks your progress, reinforcing your strengths & revisiting your development areas.

New Speech Recognition Technology
State-of-the-art new speech recognition technology helps you learn 2 speak your new language even faster. And our new Speech Analysis Tool compares your voice 2 that of native speakers, helping you perfect your pronunciation.

Life-like Context
Our New CONTEXTUAL FORMATION feature uses real-life simulations & vivid imagery 2 give you exactly the context you need 2 produce new language--all on your own!

3>Level 2 Includes:3>

Travel
Destinations, transportation, directions, locations, telling time, distance, cost, weather.

Past & Future
Tenses, letter writing, school subjects, signs, workplace terms, polite requests.

Friends & Social Life
Months of the year, arrivals & departures, social interaction, celebrations, meal courses, quality terms, apologies.

Dining & Vacation
Future tense; terms 4 art, architecture & music; emotions, places of worship, travel & lodging.

Audio Companion allows you 2 take Rosetta Stone anywhere: in the car, the gym or on-the-go.

2>Audio Companion--Taking Rosetta Stone 2 the Next Level2> Introducing Audio Companion from Rosetta Stone, the newest enhancement 2 the world's #1 language-learning software! It's a great addition 2 the Rosetta Stone experience, allowing you 2 take Rosetta Stone anywhere: in the car, the gym or on-the-go!

What is Audio Companion?
Audio Companion CD-ROMs enhance language learning anytime, anyplace. You can learn new skills on the computer, & then reinforce them with Audio Companion. Play the CDs on a stereo, or download them 2 a MP3 Player & go!

Enhance the Rosetta Stone Learning Experience
Audio Companion activities correspond 2 Rosetta Stone CD-ROM software lessons. You can listen 2 Audio Companion & practice what you've been learning, turning travel time into productive language learning time.

Extend Study Time
Now, you don't have 2 stop learning when you leave your computer. Audio Companion lets you access lessons whenever & wherever you want. It empowers you, & works within your busy lifestyle!

Build Vocabulary & Pronounce Words & Phrases
Audio Companion features distinct words & shorter phrases 2 make them easier 2 hear & repeat. Build good enunciation habits by hearing native speakers pronounce them first.

Speak & Converse
The speaking portion of Audio Companion lets you listen 2 questions & answers, repeating them 2 use later. To help them build your conversation skills, first you'll listen 2 a conversation & then repeat phrases individually.