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fris · 12-03-2007, 03:07 PM

Always seeing an Ad on tv for it, says the fbi uses it, plus other government to teach languages.

Curious if anyone here has tried it, and the results.

Axzar · 12-03-2007, 03:17 PM

I was gonna say, the US Army uses it I know that for sure. There I said it!

Ryan St. Germain · 12-03-2007, 03:22 PM

I have a friend that swears by them, and she speaks 5 languages, so I take that as a good endorsement.

BIGTYMER · 12-03-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkCircus

I have a friend that swears by them, and she speaks 5 languages, so I take that as a good endorsement.

Man.. and I have trouble speaking one language.

Walrus · 12-03-2007, 05:57 PM

I'd like to learn a second language, and I too saw this ad on TV. It was a very convincing ad. I don't think it'd be any easier getting a job if you knew a second language. Usually you need some kind of second skill to go with it.

96ukssob · 12-03-2007, 06:01 PM

i bought the one for spanish a while ago, but lost the CD's

from what i used of them tho, seemed to be pretty good. I wanted to get russian so i could pick up hot russian chicks... if i ever get to russia

Kevsh · 12-03-2007, 06:02 PM

I have used it and it is very, very good. Of course, nothing beats having an actual teacher, but their software is very close.

If you have a mic, you can speak and listen to your pronunciation and even for languages that use different character sets, you can practice typing/spelling with the simulated on-screen keyboard.

It is a different way of learning however: It doesn't start with the ABCs, rather it jumps you right into common objects and sentences. So you have to get into it a bit before you will know some of the most basic conversation. Not ideal, for example, if you need to learn the basics 2 weeks before a trip overseas - It's a full course and designed as such.

Gee, do I sound like an informercial for them?

After Shock Media · 12-03-2007, 06:24 PM

I heard it is the second best way to learn aside from being dumped into a foreign country that speaks the language you wish to learn.

uno · 12-03-2007, 06:48 PM

I'm going to try them out to learn me some mexican.

Malicious Biz · 12-03-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by uno

I'm going to try them out to learn me some mexican.

I've heard it's easier to learn you up some Puerto Rican first, then move to Mexican.

CaptainHowdy · 12-03-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

I heard it is the second best way to learn aside from being dumped into a foreign country that speaks the language you wish to learn.

!

You should check their online demo, it's awesome

!

Geddy Lee · 12-03-2007, 07:30 PM

I've used it. It was easier to learn than other language learning programs I've tried and much faster.

d-null · 12-03-2007, 07:33 PM

It is a good system. Finding the time to dedicate is my hardest problem, although you can really tell that if you were able to spend a half hour or an hour a day on it, everyday, you would go a long way.

I recommend it (I tried the latin american spanish one, and the method they use actually seems to sink the language into your brain better than any other way I've seen)

RayVega · 12-03-2007, 07:56 PM

I used it, and now I'm fluent in British as well as American. Now I can call my mates in England at their flats and have a good old chin wag. Next I'm gonna study Australian.

V_RocKs · 12-03-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Malicious Biz

I've heard it's easier to learn you up some Puerto Rican first, then move to Mexican.

I have heard that you can pick up a daily translator for Mexican at Home Depot for $25. Better rates if you keep them for longer periods of time.

OzMan · 12-03-2007, 08:12 PM

It sucks as the best way to BEGIN to learn a language as you go straight into vocabulary with very little grammar and zero basic conversation.

So most ppl give up as after 6 months all they know is "the boy is under the table" etc.

Pimsleur is the best IMHO.

Rosetta Stone has a free online version if you are a member of a local library in the USA.

As a way to expand your vocab, I think it's awesome.

OzMan · 12-03-2007, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OzMan

...Rosetta Stone has a free online version if you are a member of a local library in the USA....

apparently not for much longer

uno · 12-03-2007, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malicious Biz

I've heard it's easier to learn you up some Puerto Rican first, then move to Mexican.

Sound advice.

qxm · 12-03-2007, 08:21 PM

I tried it out and now I speak beaner!

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Geddy Lee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 37	I've used it. It was easier to learn than other language learning programs I've tried and much faster. __________________ Alex, and Neil like my sig.

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Axzar Random Jackass Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,837	I was gonna say, the US Army uses it I know that for sure. There I said it!

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Ryan St. Germain Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,269	I have a friend that swears by them, and she speaks 5 languages, so I take that as a good endorsement.

12-03-2007, 05:57 PM	#5
Walrus Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,150	I'd like to learn a second language, and I too saw this ad on TV. It was a very convincing ad. I don't think it'd be any easier getting a job if you knew a second language. Usually you need some kind of second skill to go with it.

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Kevsh Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: TO Posts: 8,619	I have used it and it is very, very good. Of course, nothing beats having an actual teacher, but their software is very close. If you have a mic, you can speak and listen to your pronunciation and even for languages that use different character sets, you can practice typing/spelling with the simulated on-screen keyboard. It is a different way of learning however: It doesn't start with the ABCs, rather it jumps you right into common objects and sentences. So you have to get into it a bit before you will know some of the most basic conversation. Not ideal, for example, if you need to learn the basics 2 weeks before a trip overseas - It's a full course and designed as such. Gee, do I sound like an informercial for them?

12-03-2007, 07:33 PM	#13
d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	It is a good system. Finding the time to dedicate is my hardest problem, although you can really tell that if you were able to spend a half hour or an hour a day on it, everyday, you would go a long way. I recommend it (I tried the latin american spanish one, and the method they use actually seems to sink the language into your brain better than any other way I've seen) __________________ __________________ Looking for a custom TUBE SCRIPT that supports massive traffic, load balancing, billing support, and h264 encoding? Hit up Konrad! Looking for designs for your websites or custom tubesite design? Hit up Zuzana Designs Check out the #1 WordPress SEO Plugin: CyberSEO Suite

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RayVega Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York ICQ#348007554 Posts: 4,212	I used it, and now I'm fluent in British as well as American. Now I can call my mates in England at their flats and have a good old chin wag. Next I'm gonna study Australian. __________________ Ray "The Don" Vega Managing Director Private Equity Fund [email protected]

12-03-2007, 08:12 PM	#16
OzMan Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Los Begas Posts: 9,162	It sucks as the best way to BEGIN to learn a language as you go straight into vocabulary with very little grammar and zero basic conversation. So most ppl give up as after 6 months all they know is "the boy is under the table" etc. Pimsleur is the best IMHO. Rosetta Stone has a free online version if you are a member of a local library in the USA. As a way to expand your vocab, I think it's awesome.

12-03-2007, 08:21 PM	#19
qxm Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NoHo Posts: 5,970	I tried it out and now I speak beaner! __________________ ICQ: 266990876