Rosetta Stone: Dutch Explorer

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002S9FL
• Item model number: 117-22
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 7, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,267 in Software (See Bestsellers in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Now you can learn a new language with the award-winning method used by the U.S. State Department to train diplomats. Proven effective by NASA astronauts, Peace Corps volunteers, and millions of students worldwide, the Rosetta Stone Language Library teaches new languages faster and easier than ever before.

We all learn our childhood language by associating new words and phrases with the world around us. The Rosetta Stone method replicates this process by presenting vivid, real-life images to convey the meaning of each new phrase. Instead of translating, memorizing, and studying rules of grammar, you actually learn to think in the new language. Vocabulary and grammar are integrated systematically, leading to everyday proficiency. It's the natural way to learn.

The Rosetta Stone Explorer contains 22 lessons for beginning learners with nearly 900 real-life images and phrases spoken by native speakers. It develops all key language skills--listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing--while its systematic structure teaches vocabulary and grammar naturally, without lists and drills. Includes previews, exercises, and tests for every lesson, with automated tutorials throughout the program. (Ages 6 and older)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's not what you really need, December 28, 2002

By	T. Evdokimov (Amsterdam, Netherlands) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The pronuncation is not Netherlands' Dutch. It sounds much more Vlaams, the Dutch dialect spoken in North of Belgium. It's not much a difference, but Dutch people from Amsterdam wouldn't always catch what you say.

Second, I don't think it's effective way to learn the language. Basically it's just sentences on the screen with pictures, you read, you hear and you try to remember. It doesn't require you to have any language as a basis. However, I would prefer more explanations of grammar which make clear how language works, and more live dialogs from which you can learn how to interact with people, rather than dumb phrases like 'The boy is going to jump' with appropriate picture.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rosetta Stone--Dutch, October 26, 2001

By	Mom in the South (Montgomery, AL United States) - See all my reviews

My 7 year old son and I are both thoroughly enjoying this program. I grew up in a dutch speaking home so the language is not new to me, but it is to my son. We have had the program for 2 days and already he his counting confidently to 10, knows his colors in dutch and a number of other words. Its natural approach to learning makes it easy to use, and the scoring/timing of each lesson gives immediate feedback. I would recommend this program for anyone interested in beginning to learn dutch.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Starter, January 26, 2002

By A Customer

This CD-ROM was a very good introduction to Dutch. It seems there are no really great language courses. This does pretty well. The pronunciation is good and they are linked to photos to build comprehension. I wish there were some explanations of grammar and sentence structure. You learn like a small child would learn a language. There is no english at all - no translations or explanations. you must deduce what the words mean from the pictures. It builds complexity at a good pace. I am happy with this item. But, It needs companion dictionary and grammar resources. Nevertheless, I have learned a lot of vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation and can recommend it.