Language Learning - Rosetta Stone. Anyone used it?

[sensa]

As title really. I'm moving abroad on Saturday for 5 months, and I'd really like to get good at the native language whilst I'm there.

After a bit of googling, I have found the Rosetta Stone software.

Just after any first hand recommendations really before I buy it, as it is quite a lot of money.

Thanks

[Big Time Charlie]

No experience of this, but from the experience I do have, immersing yourself in the language you are trying to learn is the best way forward. Go out and make some friends, or language swap with people. You'll also understand more about the local area and culture to boot

[trooperiziz]

sensa said:

As title really. I'm moving abroad on Saturday for 5 months, and I'd really like to get good at the native language whilst I'm there.

After a bit of googling, I have found the Rosetta Stone software.

Just after any first hand recommendations really before I buy it, as it is quite a lot of money.

Thanks

ja, ich bin usey de rosetta stone tu lerny ze german, tres gut, zit worky perfect.

[crofty1984]

I think it's god for learning vocabulary once you know the basics of the gramar, etc. But to learn exclusively I'd say no.

[Parrot of Doom]

Its very good, IMO its the best method. It teaches you a language in exactly the same way a child learns - by association.

[Turbo5]

A Horizontal dictionary is the best way to learn a language.