Rosetta Stone Language Learning Software Overview
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Rosetta Stone® is a software company that develops education technology products. They specialize in language learning software, literacy software, and brain-fitness software. Founded in 1992, the company expanded in 2013 through the acquisition of several other companies. Its headquarters are located in Arlington, Virginia, USA. Rosetta Stone is primarily known for its language learning products.
Rosetta Stone Software Features
Figure 1 shows a snapshot of the Rosetta Stone software. Here are some key features of this language learning software:
- The software is categorized based on the learner’s pace: slow, medium, and fast.
- The Rosetta Stone language learning course is divided into various units, with each unit packed with different activities.
- Units cover topics like language basics, greetings and introductions, work and school, and shopping.
- Activities within language basics include pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, listening and reading, writing, and speaking exercises.
- All activities are interactive, and the software provides feedback for verification or review.
- Online teachers are available for live verbal communication practice.
- The instant download/CD-ROM version supports up to 5 users.
- Rosetta Stone supports approximately 30 languages, including: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dari, Dutch, English, English (British), Filipino (Tagalog), French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Pashto, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Spanish (Spain), Swahili, Swedish, Turkish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
The Rosetta Stone software is priced according to the number of levels purchased. The prices, as of May 2018, were as follows:
- Single level: $179
- Two levels: $279
- Three levels: $379
- Full set with all five levels: $479
Benefits or Advantages of Rosetta Stone Software
Here are some of the benefits and advantages of using the Rosetta Stone Software app:
- The software is interactive and offers live online tutoring with language experts.
- It’s compatible with various operating systems and devices, including Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Android.
- The inclusion of games and activities keeps users engaged and prevents boredom.
- The relatively affordable price for a single level allows users to try the software and experience its features before committing to a full course.
- The software uses advanced speech recognition to verify speaking accuracy during practice sessions.