Rosetta Stone German Explorer

by Fairfield Language Technologies

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002S9FJ
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 1, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,297 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #32 in Software > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > German
• 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

118 of 119 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rosetta Stone German Explorer ist ja wunderbar!, April 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Rosetta Stone German Explorer (CD-ROM)

I have my own language school, and hold a Master's degree, along with PA Teaching certification, in German. The ages of my students fall between 4 and 60. Although the program is definitely not appropriate for those under Kindergarten (a German word!)age, I heartily endorse it for students of all other ages. I love how students can practice all language skills: reading, writing, listening/comprehension, and speaking. The speaking/writing section features a scale which monitors pronunciation of words or phrases which are said by a native speaker. I think this is ingenious because it allows students to develop the correct accent. So many programs and word books tend not to stress this vital skill. What's the use of the phrases or words if students cannot hear them first pronounced correctly, and, then, have the chance to pronounce the words or phrases on their own? The native speakers pronounce everything very clearly (sehr deutlich!). One criticism: I would like to see some grammar explanations as part of this program. Even beginners, especially adult beginners, need to know the how's and why's of grammar so that they may learn to create their own sentences and to manipulate the language themselves. Otherwise, two very big thumbs up! Ein tolles Programm für alle!

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, October 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Rosetta Stone German Explorer (CD-ROM)

I really enjoyed it. It starts with the most basic, with different situations and gets more complex as you learn! I have done other programs like this, but they put me to sleep. I can't wait to turn the computer on to see the German Explorer! The reason I only gave it four stars was because they didn't put in the english tranlation, just the german. If they had put down the german and the english together, it would be perfect!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good product., February 22, 2002

By 

D. Stitt "doreenhof" (Felton, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rosetta Stone German Explorer (CD-ROM)

I'm German and we bought this product for my fiancee who doesn't know any German. It starts with really simple things and uses repetition to get the point across, and then adds on slowly. Pictures help you with visualizing and remembering words better. We have tried other CD-roms that were very difficult, but this one is great and fun.