We are heading to France in the spring to visit some of the more rural areas where some ancient Roman ruins still exist. As some of these are off the more beaten paths and away from tourist areas the ability to find English speaking residents may be problematic so I am looking for some software or programs of some sort that help teach foreign languages. My wife speaks some French but I speak none.
Has anyone tried ROSETTA STONE software?
Has anyone tried INSTANT IMMERSION software?
Or how about BERLITZ software?
Seems to me Berlitz is the oldest name in the industry, Rosetta Stone has the most advertising, and Instant Immersion is the cheapest but claims to be similar to Rosetta Stone in the technique used. The price difference between Rosetta Stone and Instant Immersion is a whopping $500 with Rosetta Stone costing $549 and Instant Immersion costing $49.95.
I'm thinking that I'll save $500 and buy Instant Immersion but am hoping that someone here has some experience with learning a foreign language as an adult and can offer some advice.
Has anyone tried ROSETTA STONE software?
Has anyone tried INSTANT IMMERSION software?
Or how about BERLITZ software?
Seems to me Berlitz is the oldest name in the industry, Rosetta Stone has the most advertising, and Instant Immersion is the cheapest but claims to be similar to Rosetta Stone in the technique used. The price difference between Rosetta Stone and Instant Immersion is a whopping $500 with Rosetta Stone costing $549 and Instant Immersion costing $49.95.
I'm thinking that I'll save $500 and buy Instant Immersion but am hoping that someone here has some experience with learning a foreign language as an adult and can offer some advice.