Language Learning Software
Rosetta Stone 102 Languages BYKI Why use software to learn a language? Whereas people used to learn a language using more traditional methods such as exercise books and tapes, more and more people are now learning a language on their PC or laptop. The benefits are numerous: whereas other learning methods focus mostly on one aspect of communication, good language learning software combines all four aspects of learning a language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. The best courses are very interactive, which is conducive to learning. The more we stimulate our brain during the learning process, the more we retain new information. All the courses recommended below have a "Good for" section where we explain who and what the product is good for. Below we recommend language learning software that has proved an excellent choice for many language learners. This page is a general review of language learning software. For reviews on software for specific languages click on the desired language the software is available in and this will take you to the Live & Learn Languages resource page for that language where you'll find more language learning resources and tips. However, if you would just like to access or look in to buying the software itself, you can click on the Brand Name of the product.
ECTACOChoose from among many of Ectaco's software applications that are available in many languages... We truly recommend Ectaco as one of the best, having won 8 awards over the last 3 years. They also provide 24/7 product support by email. Check out their electronic dictionaries that are also available on our Dictionaries, etc page. ROSETTA STONE
The most comprehensive language learning software available for 30 languages. Although Rosetta Stone is a significant investment, we feel that if you're serious about learning a language, Rosetta is an excellent choice. However if you're just interested in learing a few key phrases for travel or fun, then 102 Languages or BYKI (featured below) are more cost effective and perhaps a better choice.
Languages Covered...Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, Danish, Dutch, English (American), English (British), Farsi, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish and Vietnamese.
Best For...Serious language learners: Rosetta Stone language courses are extremely comprehensive. The full set of one of their courses provides anywhere between 300 and 600 hours worth of lessons. They cover all aspects of language learning: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Rosetta Stone might seem expensive, but in the long run, if you make the most of them, they're extremely good value for money. Interaction: Rosetta Stone lessons are very interactive. The learner is continually engaged and challenged. Using their unique Dynamic Immersion method ensures that you learn a language as a child does - by interacting with object in the world around it. Fun: At Live and Learn Languages we firmly believe that learning a new language should be fun and enjoyable. Rosetta Stone lessons are just that, meaning that you'll never have to drag yourself to de the lessons. On the contrary you'll look forward to them.
Where to Buy...The best place to order the courses direct from the Rosetta Stone site, where you can also try a free demo of the software. Click below to try it for yourself:
Have you used Rosetta Stone? We'd love to hear what you thought about their language courses. By sharing your experiences you can help others on their road to learning a new language. Please e-mail us your opinion using the form at the bottom of this page. INSTANT IMMERSION 102 LANGUAGES
A 6 CD-ROM course which teaches basic expressions and phrases in 102 different languages. An excellent tool for travellers or those coming in contact with speakers of several other languages on a frequent basis.
Languages Covered...Afrikaans, Albanian, Alsatian, American, Amharic, Arabic(Standard & Egyptian), Armenian, Assamese, Azeri, Basque, Bengali, Brazilian, Breton, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cantonese CD 2 -Catalan, Cornish, Corsican, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Farsi, Finnish, French, , Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian CD 3 -Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Jerrais, Kannada, Khmer, Korean, Kurdish, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian CD 4 -Malagasy, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Mandarin, Manx, Maori, Marathi, Mexican Spanish, Mongolian, Navajo, Nepali, Norwegian, Papiamento, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese CD 5 -Punjabi, Romanian, Romansh, Russian, Saami, Sardinian, Scottish Gaelic, Serbian, Sesotho, Setswana, Shona, Sindhi, Sinhala, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish CD 6 -Swahili, Swedish, Swiss, Tagalog, Tamazight, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tibetan, Turkish, Ukranian, Urdu, Vietnamese , Welsh, Xhosa, Yiddish, Zulu
Good For...Travellers: If you love to travel and visit many different countries, this coud be a really useful tool for you. You'll be able to learn useful phrases such as greetings, ordering food etc which will hep you on your travels. However, if you want to learn a specific language seriously, this is far to general and basic to consider. Your pocket: Priced at under $30 102 Languages is a worthwile investment for any person needing to learn basic expressions in many languages. Usability: The software is easy to install and use.
The cheapest place to buy 102 Languages software is through Amazon where it's available for around $10. Excellent value - CLICK HERE Have you used 102 Languages Instant Immersion? How well did it work for you? We're always interested in what YOU - the language learner - has to say. Please share your experiences by e-mailing us using the form at the bottom of the page. BYKI FREE LANGUAGE SOFTWARE
Languages Covered...Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belorussian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Chechen, Chinese Mandarin, Croatian, Czech, Danish, English, Estonian, Farsi, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Luxembourgish, Macedonian, Malay, Mongolian, Norwegian, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Turkman, Tuvan, Ukranian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Zulu.
Good For...Beginners & Travellers: BYKI is a good way to get you started with the language by learning useful words and phrases. So if your reason for learning is a trip to a country where the language is spoken, BYKI is very useful. However if you want a more comprehensive course, we'd recommend Rosetta Stone (above). Pronunciation: The BYKI "perfect recall" method allows you to fine tune your pronunciation by comparing your pronunciation through the microphone with that of a native speaker. Rarer languages: BYKI cover many 'niche' languages such as Chechen for which there are little other options in terms of language learning software. Your pocket: BYKI is FREE. However if you wish to you can pay to upgrade to their deluxe course which covers more material.
Have you used the BYKI program? How did you find it? Please let us know what you thought by e-mailing us using the box at the bottom of this page. By sharing our language learning experiences we can help eachother to language learning success. Help Others Live & LearnHave you used software to learn a language? We'd love to know what you thought of the program, what you liked about it, and what could've been improved about it. By sharing our language learning experiences we can help eachother to language learning success. Please e-mail us your findings using the form below.
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