Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Rosetta Stone V3: Spanish (Latin America), Level 3

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.
Customer Review: great system
I am now on the 3rd and final level of Rosetta Stone's Spanish (Latin America). I have been very impressed with the series. I do also use Pimsleur Spanish CDs in my car to supplement my learning. I'd recommend both to anyone interested in learning any language.
Customer Review: Installation challenges
This version is sold as Vista compatible, however installation was not straight forward with Vista Ultimate as operating system. Once installed there is an error message as the file framedynos.dll is not found. We needed to copy it into the program directory. The activation program does not work with Vista, we needed to disconnect the PC from the internet and activate via phone. Neither of these two problems was listed in the manual. The good thing was that the phone service was available even late in the night. Once these two hurdles were overcome the program seems to be working well.


1. Stop planning everything you do. Sometimes you can have a lot of fun and relax more if you just go with the flow and avoid planning every little detail in your life.

2. Do something you really like. Life is too short for one to spend time doing things you really do not like to do so change that.

3. Be flexible and not picky. An important aspect of having fun is being flexible and willing to adjust to others needs. Especially when you want to share with someone else.

4. Call your family & friends and plan a party or gathering. Keeping in touch with the one's you love is important and can be fun for one to share special moments with.

5. Cook lunch or dinner for someone you really care for. This is a nice gesture and can also be a fun thing for both people to enjoy together.

6. Go shopping and buy something new. This is always a pleasant thing to do when one is feeling bored and provides a chance to get yourself something nice.

7. Join a dance class. If you like music and dance, it may be fun for you and someone you like sharing with to take some dance lessons together.

8. Tell jokes to your friends. Plan a gathering in which all that are invited come up with jokes to share.

9. Plan a fun weekend away. Get out of the house or apartment for the weekend and go somewhere you have always wanted to go to have fun and/or relax at.

10. Go to a concert. If you do not mind large crowds, attend a local concert or buy tickets for a show you know you would like to see live.

11. Be more around people. If you are use to being alone, it is always more fun to be around people, which you can find them pretty much anywhere you go.

12. Play a sport you like. Get your body in shape and have fun doing it. Not only is it good for your health but can also be fun if especially if you do it with someone else.

13. Take a class at a local community college in your area. Community colleges usually offer non-credit courses available for low price to all ages that can be fun and different for you to do.

14. Play a board and/or video game. Invite some friends and/or family over and play board games, have some snacks to help keep your guests happy.

15. Plan a fun night out. You can do this with friends, family or even a date. It is always nice to have a good night out after a hard day at work.

16. Go somewhere new. Sometimes changing one's routine and environment can be a healthy thing.

17. Take a ride around the city. This can help you get out of the house and enjoy the scenery more than you think.

18. Have a sleep over. No matter how old you are this can always be fun, especially when you do not do it much.

19. Have a pool party. If you like water, this can be fun and different to do in the comfort of your own home.

20. Have a makeover. Change is always different and fun if done the way you want it.

*Good luck with these tips and hope you find some if not all of the information available useful.

Tamara A. Monell

11-03-2007

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