Rosetta Stone V2: English (US) Level 1-2 [OLD VERSION]

by Fairfield Language Technologies

Product Features

• English language learning software with speech recognition for accent practice
• 8,000+ images and phrases in 312 lessons; about 850 hours of instruction
• Picture, video, and narrative lessons covering life skills; reference section
• Systematically teaches vocabulary and grammar without lists and drills
• Previews, exercises, and tests for every lesson with automated tutorials

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BKH1J2
• Item model number: 794678027574
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,100 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Rosetta Stone teaches English through a step-by-step sequence of carefully structured lessons, called Dynamic Immersion. New words become associated with familiar objects, actions, and ideas. Words build to phrases and sentences in a systematic progression.

Studies show that learning exclusively in the new language--without translation as a crutch--is crucial if you want to communicate. Grammar drills and rote memorization never develop this skill. Dynamic Immersion helps you think in the new language and quickly develops the language skills and structures you need for everyday communication.

Levels 1, 2, and 3 Include:

• 8,000+ real-life images and phrases in 312 lessons
• An average of 850 hours of instruction depending on your learning style
• Picture, video, and narrative lessons covering life skills in four areas: transportation, housing, shopping, and employment
• Speech recognition for accent perfection
• Systematic structure teaches vocabulary and grammar naturally, without lists or drills
• Preview, exercises, and tests for every lesson with automated tutorial
• A complete reference section of commonly used terms

Level 1, 2, and 3 Topics Include

• Arriving at an airport
• Affirmative and negative verb forms
• Finding an apartment
• Family relationships
• Direct objects
• Greetings and conversations
• Grocery shopping
• Relative pronouns
• The weather and clothing
• Office activities and terminology
• Subjunctive and subordinate clauses

Product Description

This complete set offers Beginner through Advanced instruction. Spanish Levels 1 & 2 provide up to 550 hours of mastery instruction in Listening Comprehension, Reading and Speaking. Systematic structure teaches vocabulary and grammar naturally, without lists and drills. Previews, exercises and tests accompany every lesson with automated tutorials throughout the program. Level 3 prepares the user to communicate at school, in the workplace and in other real-life situations through picture lessons, live-action video, audio and narrative lessons. Spanish Level 1, 2, & 3 Set, Personal Edition set comes complete with illustrated User's Guides and Curriculum Text books.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough product, June 28, 2007

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Ann Chacon "rdarkholm" (Pompano Beach, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rosetta Stone V2: English (US) Level 1-2 [OLD VERSION] (CD-ROM)

This product was not for me but someone else, and I was skeptical at first because I thought "How comprehensive can this be" well, let me tell you VERY comprehensive. The only downside is this is NOT for beginners, but it is exactly what someone who has been speaking English but not properly and is not at 100% on reading and writing. Some knowledge will help with this because I imagine a beginner will just become frustrated. My husband has used this for over a month and he has improved greatly. Would recommend this product.

Side bar- set up was very easy.