It’s the same! But, different. Updated in 2024, Rosetta
Stone Homeschool has taken the leap into the world of online subscription
formats. You will probably like the changes, which provide more mobility and
flexibility through an online format. All the aspects of the Rosetta Stone
approach to learning language are there. It’s just packaged differently.
So, what is the difference?
- There are only three products.
Each product is an online subscription (6-month, 12-month, Lifetime). You purchase
a subscription, then you choose one language as part of the activation process.
- There are 25 languages available,
and a subscription purchase lets you choose any one of the 25 (the Lifetime Subscription
is also an Unlimited Language subscription). The subscription gives you
access to ALL levels of instruction available in that language. All languages
have at least 12 units of instruction. Some languages have 20 units of
instruction.
- The platform will assess your
student’s purpose for learning the language and establish the student’s schedule.
- Because all content is online, you
can access it from a computer, laptop, or mobile device and you can access it
anywhere that you have a fast internet connection. Audio Companion allows you
to download lessons when the internet is not available. Some activities, like
writing, are only available on the desktop version.
What’s still the same?
- The dynamic immersion
instructional methodology
- The voice recognition software
- The student tracking abilities
(only accessible via the desktop). The Homeschool version is unique in giving
parents the ability to track the student’s progress through the lessons and
print data reports from the computer platform.
- There is still a 30-Day Money Back
Guarantee if you are not satisfied with the program (please note that 30
days start from date of purchase, and no returns will be accepted after 30 days).
To get a sense of the program, check out the video demo found on our website.
- In terms of high school credit
equivalency (as before), Rosetta Stone is not "accredited" because it
is not a school. Not all schools or boards will accept RS as a credit, so
checking to ensure it will be accepted is recommended.
Rosetta Stone’s "Dynamic Immersion"
methodology combines multimedia technology with a total immersion approach
utilizing four aspects: images, intuition, interactivity, and instruction.
Real-life images are coupled with words or phrases, both spoken and written. Immediate
feedback is given to the student for correct and incorrect answers.
Understanding of the language is built through spoken responses to real-life
simulations utilizing TruAccent speech-recognition technology, which listens,
analyzes, and corrects the student response in real time. [Headset with
microphone is recommended but is not included.]
Core Lessons cover:
- Listening & Reading combined
- Listening only
- Reading only
- Speaking
- Writing
Each unit consists of around 4 lessons that cover
vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation exercises. Writing exercises can only be
accessed on a computer and not every lesson will contain writing activities.
Rosetta Stone Levels (in any language) cover the following
material:
- Level 1 – Covers Units 1-4.
Topics include Language Basics, Greetings and Introductions, Work and School,
and Shopping.
- Level 2 – Covers Units 5-8.
Topics include Travel, Past and Future, Friends and Social Life, and Dining and
Vacation.
- Level 3 – Covers Units
9-12. Topics include Home and Health, Life and World, Everyday Things, and
Places and Events.
- Level 4 – Covers Units
13-16. Topics include Tourism and Recreation, Professions and Hobbies, At Home
and Around Town, and Style and Personal Wellness.
- Level 5 – Covers Units
17-20. Topics include Business and Industry, Arts and Academics, Emergency
Situations, and Family and Community.
The following languages are available (with the number of
levels in parenthesis): Arabic (3), Chinese (Mandarin) (3), Dutch (3), English
(American) (5), English (British) (5), Tagalog (Filipino) (3), French (5),
German (5), Greek (3), Hebrew (3), Hindi (3), Irish (3), Italian (5), Japanese
(3), Korean (3), Latin (3), Farsi (Persian) (3), Polish (3), Portuguese
(Brazil) (3), Russian (3), Spanish (Latin American) (5), Spanish (Spain) (5),
Swedish (3), Turkish (3), and Vietnamese (3).
The favorite features have been retained and the program is
a wonderful exploration of language for any age student! As before, we
encourage the use of a grammar workbook to complement the strong conversational
aspect of the program. ~Rebecca
System Requirements:
Minimum browser requirements: Google Chrome,
Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox (current versions or previous three versions);
Apple Safari (most current version only). Support for Internet Explorer has
been discontinued.
Mobile Devices: iOS 16 or later; Android 14 or later
Additional system considerations:
High-speed internet connection
Headset with microphone (not included)
Note: Chromebook models manufactured prior to 2019 are not
supported by Rosetta Stone
Please note that the subscription term begins when you activate
the course. You have six months from the date of purchase to activate the
subscription, and the subscription term starts from the date activated. Each
subscription can only be attached to one email address; one subscription cannot
have multiple email addresses per user.
