Customer Reviews
Rosetta Stone, a language teaching tool, requires commitment. 
2008-07-06
You have to commit to this program, at LEAST 2 hours a day, or you won't learn anything. If you are commited to learning a new language and have the time to sit down with the program, Rosetta Stone is a great way to go. There is no english at all throughout the program~ You will have to use a translation method if you don't understand the meaning of a word by the clues/pictures provided.
Grab a pen and paper, memorize, speak, and learn a new language.
Rosetta Stone V3-Spanish (Latin America) Level 1,2,3 2008-06-16
I purchased this for my college-aged daughter so that she could become proficient in Spanish. This has given her the practice she needs that the classroom (high school) did not.
Great Addition to School Learned Spanish 
2008-06-13
I took 17 hours of Spanish during my undergraduate degree, but could not speak Spanish. I could read Spanish, but I could not understand it when spoken. Rosetta Stone takes a different approach to teaching Spanish than my university. It has made understanding and speaking Spanish within my reach. I had a strong vocabulary base, but Rosetta Stone has helped me to be able to speak and use this vocabulary in everyday conversation. This is a great complement to any Spanish curriculum. It is a wonderful option for those who couldn't learn Spanish "the old fashion way."
WIsh I could actually review the product but... 
2008-06-10
I'm sorry, but this isn't a review of their actual product. It's a tale of virus infected software and terrible customer service.
I purchased Latin American Spanish Levels 1, 2 and 3 from a Rosetta Stone Kiosk. When I loaded on the first level, my virus software (BitDefender) notified me that 7 of the content files were infected with the Exploit.SWF.Gen virus. Not a huge deal, but it quarantined the files so they couldn't be used. I sent an e-mail to their customer service asking if they had received any other compliants like this and what I should do. Their response? (after thier automated "thanks for your question, we'll get back with you as soon as possible") Nothing. Sent a follow-up e-mail. Nothing. Call me crazy, but when you spend $450 on a software package, a little customer service would be nice.
I'm in the process of returning the software. Can I return it to the Kiosk? Nope. Company policy. I have to mail their junk back, on my own dime. To rub salt on the wound, you have to jump through several hoops to return the software and have to listen to their unbearable customer service recording (over and over since it takes quite a bit of time to actually speak with a person) about how much Customer Satisfaction is important to them, how they understand how valuable my time is and how an easier way to contact them is through e-mail. Hah!
Good solid program 2008-06-06
This is a good solid program but without my having taken a Spanish course before, this would have been a lot harder. Taking a begining Spanish course either before or in conjunction with this would help a lot. I would recommend this as a supplemental program. Covers a range of skills needed to learn a new language.
Interesting Language Learning Possibilities 2008-06-04
With Spanish (Latin America) Level 1,2&3 you connect with the world around you. Build a foundation of fundamental vocabulary and essential language structure. Quickly gain the confidence to enjoy social interactions such as greetings and introductions, travel, dining out, giving and getting directions, shopping and other recreational activities. Learn to share your ideas and opinions, express your feelings and talk about everyday life, your work, your interests, current events, and much more.
Immersion software that really works! 2008-06-03
I've been working with the Rosetta stone software for about 3 weeks now, as little as a couple of hours a week, and I am already noticing remarkable results. For example, at the grocery, I can pick words out of packages that are bilingual. The seemingly simplistic activities are really sticking with me! I have a heck of a time with pronounciation, though. It will drill you and drill you until you get that part right. :)
I wanted to note also that my copy came with a set of headphones in the box, I didn't know it would have them, so I ordered an extra set. If you're looking to save a few bucks, keep that in mind. :)
Excellent addition to a learning program 2008-05-25
My Spanish has always gotten me around Mexico and South and Central America OK but I always stumbled through anything much more than getting on a bus or ordering food. Since I am giving serious thought to retiring in Central America or Mexico I decided this was a good time to pick it up a few notches. I also frankly find it embarrassing that when working in other countries all educated people are multilingual while I am stuck with tourist Spanish and English. The Spanish Latin America V.3 has been an excellent resource for me. As several reviewers have pointed out, no one book, CD, etc. is going to teach most people a foreign language. However, I have found it to be a great underpinning of my study. I combine it a Learn Spanish in your Car CD series, dictionaries, TV, Spanish language newspapers and forcing native Spanish speakers to endure my grating speech. What I have found most useful about RS is that it has made these other resources much more helpful. The Learn in you car CD sat around for years without much use but now I find it useful when combined with RS. Much the same with other resources. So pick up a copy and then immerse yourself with as much written and spoken Spanish as you can from all avenues.
Product Support is Essential! 
2008-05-17
I recently purchased Rosetta Stone Spanish from Amazon.com. I was initially delighted by the product and its approach to learning a new language. I then started having problems. I realized that an essential part to writing Spanish is the inverted question mark at the beginning of every question. I could not determine a way to make this symbol and I contacted Rosetta Stone Support via the internet and via telephone. I was amazed to learn that the normal level of support could not solve my problem and was told I would have to talk to a supervisory level. I was finally contacted by supervision 4 days later. In the meantime, I decided that this was not going to work and returned the product to Amazon.
muy fabuloso 2008-04-27
This is a very good product, I've already learned so much. I didn't realize it was a total immersion program, some translation would be nice but they use so much repetition that I can eventually tell what it means.
I really do enjoy it, I go to Mexico on medical missions trips, which is why I got this. So now I'm even more excited to go to see how much I really did learn :)
