Train
2011-01-05 21:46:11
I am currently using Rosetta Stone to learn Spanish…
Who thinks it'll work, or has used Rosetta Stone to learn a different language and had a good or bad experience with it?
Thoughts? Comments? Wishes of luck?
Capricorn
2011-01-05 22:04:50
Most people I know learning a second language don't really like Rosetta Stone.
Do you know why?
From: Capricorn
Most people I know learning a second language don't really like Rosetta Stone.
@ Train : Good luck. I personally prefer
Berlitz because that is what I am used to. Tell us how Rosetta Stone goes, please?
Train
2011-01-05 22:11:34
The problem is that I'm currently in Highschool, learning Spanish (because it's required!) and my teacher…well..fucking sucks at teaching…and goes about it completely wrong… so I have to learn it from an external source… or fail.
pyroryan
2011-01-05 22:12:33
Get a textbook? My friends also agree that Rosetta Stone sucks. I've had no personal experience with it so I can't say anything.
Train
2011-01-05 22:15:30
From: pyroryan
Get a textbook? My friends also agree that Rosetta Stone sucks. I've had no personal experience with it so I can't say anything.
The text book sucks dick, also goes about it completely wrong.
pyroryan
2011-01-05 22:16:19
From: Train
The text book sucks dick, also goes about it completely wrong.
Get another textbook? Read the reviews on it and make sure it doesn't suck.
Train
2011-01-05 22:17:21
From: pyroryan
Get another textbook? Read the reviews on it and make sure it doesn't suck.
Cbf to buy anything for a language I don't wish to learn.
You never know when you may end up in a country that natively speaks Spanish. So learning how to say "The cat is under the table!" may very well save your life, Train. So this is for your own good.
From: Train
Cbf to buy anything for a language I don't wish to learn.
Train
2011-01-05 22:28:11
From: RISK
You never know when you may end up in a country that natively speaks Spanish. So learning how to say "The cat is under the table!" may very well save your life, Train. So this is for your own good.
I just laughed my ass off, "The cat is under the table!", priceless.
Capricorn
2011-01-06 07:41:05
in my opinion, the most important thing to do as your first step is to download lots of <Language Insert> music, movies, radio, dramas, etc etc and immerse yourself in the language. You might find that this to too hardcore for your needs (Do you want to seriously learn Spanish or do you just want to get a credit?) If you want to seriously learn it, this will help you a lot.
Next thing I would say is using a SRS to memorize words. Anki is my favorite program to do this.
Dervish
2011-01-06 07:42:59
When I used to play WoW I learnt spanish by changing the language and making a new character on Spanish-Speaking servers :).
Capricorn
2011-01-06 07:45:55
From: Dervish
When I used to play WoW I learnt spanish by changing the language and making a new character on Spanish-Speaking servers :).
Starting a new game in your target language would be pretty cool, since you got that feeling of being a complete newb and not knowing what to do. Kinda like your first experiences as a baby and learning everything by repetition and experience.
Failpailirl
2011-01-06 08:35:47
I do have this one game for the PSP, its honestly amazing, i was reading the feedback and some guy in college was still using it.
it mainly focuses on vocabulary but help you learn more stuff the rosetta stone imho
Furyan
2011-01-06 08:51:40
From: Dervish
When I used to play WoW I learnt spanish by changing the language and making a new character on Spanish-Speaking servers :).
That actually is a very cool idea :cool:. I might try it one day. Being forced to express yourself in the language, while hearing it constantly around you, is the perfect combination for mastering a new language. Gaming taught me how to speak English, so this should work very well with any language.
Failpailirl
2011-01-06 08:53:40
From: Dervish
When I used to play WoW I learnt spanish by changing the language and making a new character on Spanish-Speaking servers :).
yeah thats a very interesting idea.
does runescape have spanish or south american servers?
They only have English, German, French and Portugese.
http://www.runescape.com/l=1/title.ws?set_lang=1 to
http://www.runescape.com/l=3/title.ws?set_lang=3
From: Failpailirl
yeah thats a very interesting idea.
does runescape have spanish or south american servers?
Furyan
2011-01-06 08:59:13
That's too bad, I already know 3 out of 4, and I have no intention to learn Portuguese. :redface:
Valithor
2011-01-06 09:05:22
I tried Rosetta Stone - for Spanish, actually; most definitely a really old version of it - and I about died of boredom doing it. But I found that a lot of the things that I learned on it stuck with me in the long run.
If you CAN do it - I'd say it's really worth it.
but if you can't - no worries. There are other ways to learn it.
Puedo hablar en espanol. :P
insert "~" above here^
Buena Suerte!
Good Luck!
Cazax
2011-01-06 10:03:16
If you ever need help with Spanish you can ask me :) I'm a native Spanish speaker.
Harry
2011-01-06 11:19:54
A somewhat extreme approach, but have you considered switching languages, so you get a different language teacher? Most US highschools (I am assuming you're in the US) are required to offer German, French, and Spanish. I suggest you switch to German if your Spanish teacher sucks. German is pretty fun I think.
Train
2011-01-06 22:21:59
From: Harry
A somewhat extreme approach, but have you considered switching languages, so you get a different language teacher? Most US highschools (I am assuming you're in the US) are required to offer German, French, and Spanish. I suggest you switch to German if your Spanish teacher sucks. German is pretty fun I think.
I have Spanish, Chinese, and French (available to take). I was considering French, but it would be completely useless… at least in the US you can tell what those damn foreigners are saying behind your back at the store. ;-;.
i luffs yeww
2011-01-06 22:36:22
Chinese, then? Mandarin is hard as fuck, but it's the most widely used language in the world, and that's not gonna change any time soon, in my opinion. I'd say go for it.
Also, the game idea is good. I did that when I was learning Spanish. Luckily, I love hentai/manga (anime is *okay* I guess.. I'm not a huge fan of it, but I've always loved hentai), and I really like the Japanese language, so I study it when I can. :3 I'm planning on doing what Capricorn said (really, it's a great method if you want to actually learn the language, as text books don't capture the emotion or pronunciation of anything. And hearing voice actors in an acoustic room isn't the same as a live action tv show, really.
:3 I'm excited to learn moar Japanese.
Valithor
2011-01-06 23:44:25
From: Cazax
If you ever need help with Spanish you can ask me :) I'm a native Spanish speaker.
En serio? De donde eres!? :D
Harry
2011-01-07 07:26:45
From: Train
I have Spanish, Chinese, and French (available to take). I was considering French, but it would be completely useless… at least in the US you can tell what those damn foreigners are saying behind your back at the store. ;-;.
Are you sure they don't offer German? O_o That's weird.
i luffs yeww
2011-01-07 07:27:31
My school canceled German recently.
Capricorn
2011-01-07 08:38:54
My school doesn't even offer French, LoooooooL
3Garrett3
2011-01-07 11:34:02
From: Capricorn
My school doesn't even offer French, LoooooooL
I thought all Canadian schools have to offer it? :p
Dervish
2011-01-09 12:39:29
From: Train
I have Spanish, Chinese, and French (available to take). I was considering French, but it would be completely useless… at least in the US you can tell what those damn foreigners are saying behind your back at the store. ;-;.
Are you saying french is useless ? ! >=(
From: Capricorn
My school doesn't even offer French, LoooooooL
You should change school :rolleyes:.
3Garrett3
2011-01-09 12:49:00
From: Dervish
Are you saying french is useless ? ! >=(
Useless where he lives obviously ;)
Like taking spanish where I live, I would be able to talk to two more people that I know after a couple years of learning. Much more efficient to learn French because I live near Quebec.
Capricorn
2011-01-09 12:49:48
From: 3Garrett3
I thought all Canadian schools have to offer it? :p
Dropped because there wasn't enough people taking French.
From: Dervish
You should change school :rolleyes:.
Halfway through Grade 12 so no real point ;)
Not like it matters - if I wanted to learn anything that they teach in school I'd be infinitely better off teaching myself.
Chrome
2012-02-05 21:32:31
My science teacher in middle school is a native spanish speaker, she knows perfect english.
For my german teacher, she was born in Germany and lived there for most of her life. I have a good time learning and I can put together components on my own.
-I'm 13.