Verified User in Oil & Energy
CO
Verified User in Oil & Energy
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"FANTASTIC TOOL"
4/5
What do you like best about Rosetta Stone?

Examples that are used are very simple. Also the games available are of different variety and interesting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rosetta Stone?

Customer support is too bad. I have never received the link for examination or progress test. Contacted many times to customer support but there was no positive response. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MR
Michael R.
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"I totally enjoy using this program"
5/5
What do you like best about Rosetta Stone?

Excellent software to learn a second language. Focuses on listening, speaking, reading and writing in that order. Lots of supplemental materials and excellent customer service to help you use the program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rosetta Stone?

Not much to really dislike. It is not free but it is worth every dollar. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Publishing
UP
Verified User in Publishing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best Language Learning Solution"
5/5
What do you like best about Rosetta Stone?

I am a Rosetta Stone user since 2011. I have learned and studied three different languages. Every time, it worked perfectly. I was able to speak basic daily language and sound quite conversational. You will have a chance to practice what you learn with a native speaker. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rosetta Stone?

Online studio conversations are very helpful. But sometimes the plug in stops working when you are in a conversation with the studio coach who is a native speaker of that particular language. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
UH
Verified User in Higher Education
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Good starting point"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Rosetta Stone?

I like the fact that Rosetta Stone connects new words with images to create a word/image association, however, it can be better by introducing more images for similar words to create a more profound and thorough association.Another great thing is its a learn at your own pace and schedule platform, making learning a new language much more convenient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rosetta Stone?

Its could be a bit less costly and also, needs a companion book or guide to write down and retain what we learn. Usually, I need to write down words/sentences on a random notebook and tend to have disjointed notes that aren't very helpful in the long run. Having a companion book will be very convenient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
AN
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Language issues"
4/5
What do you like best about Rosetta Stone?

I like how many visual aids are available through the program. They use a lot of descriptive images to help my students connect vocabulary words with the respective pictures. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rosetta Stone?

I use Rosetta Stone with my students to teach them Spanish. While the basis of the program is good, the timing needs a lot of work. When asked to repeat a word, you end up getting it wrong because you say it immediately and that will end up being before the beep. By the time you repeat the word again, you've already missed it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Angélique S.
AS
Angélique S.
(J-1) Visa Specialist (ARO)
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A great learning platform"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Rosetta Stone?

I used Rosetta Stone for 4 months in 2012. I like the fact that CDs required minimal installation- I used them on a Netbook (which does not have much processing power). It was nice to be able to access it on my computer rather than on a website. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rosetta Stone?

I was going through the levels for the German language and was not able to pronounce a sound (/ch/) because of the point system, I was not able to move forward to the next lesson. I also did not have anyone to talk to about it because it was a website but a software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nirmohi D.
ND
Nirmohi D.
User Experience Consultant & Co-Founder
Higher Education
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great learning tool on the expensive side"
4/5
What do you like best about Rosetta Stone?

Comprehensive lessons with enough repetitions to cement concepts for many available languages. The Rosetta Stone app works great on IPad and iPhone as well, better than even the web app. The no translation, image to word association strategy worked well for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rosetta Stone?

Sometimes the repetitions make learning a tad bit too slow - can turn tedious and time-consuming. The price for the subscription is on the higher side if compared to other resources. The speech recognition sometimes does not work 100% accurately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mohit S.
MS
Mohit S.
Senior Software Engineer Technical Lead
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Fun way to Learn a new Language"
5/5
What do you like best about Rosetta Stone?

It's a fun way to start learning a new language and add to your personal and professional development. The visual cues based leaning is the best for beginners and make the learning fun rather than studying from a book. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rosetta Stone?

The course changes it's format about a year back, and it gets boring and tedious to learn using the new tools, as it feels like studying for a University exam. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mike G.
MG
Mike G.
Graduate Research Assistant
Higher Education
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"High end, but a bit pricey language learning software"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Rosetta Stone?

As advertised, Rosetta Stone software creates an immersive language experience that uses methods through which you acquire your native tongue as a child. These include interactive lessons with speaking, listening, reading, and writing. In particular, the software relies on images/pictures and associative vocabulary to drill new vocabulary into the mind of the user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rosetta Stone?

Aside from the high cost, which is a bit steep, the aspect of Rosetta Stone I disliked most was the slow speed and repetitive nature of the learning process. While I understand the necessity of repetation for learning, it often seems as though you are stuck doing the same (relatively easy) sentences over and over again. In other words, it's very time-consuming and I often feel I can't dedicate proper time to it due my busy schedule. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
UL
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"French"
5/5
What do you like best about Rosetta Stone?

It's immersive and structured for your best learning. It's very simple and logical and helps you to build your language skills in an effective and efficient way. I think it's a great supplement to classes. I love taking Rosetta Stone before traveling somewhere. Few years ago I learned French with Rosetta Stone before taking a trip to Switzerland (the French speaking region). It's got a great, clean, modern interface. There are clear instructions, with games and challenges. It's fun and exciting method to learn a new language. It's also convenient way to learn because you can learn at your own time, compared to having a schedule to tightly follow. I learn this whenever I have a break or late at night after work when I have time to relax. This is why I think it's a great supplement to class. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Rosetta Stone?

Sometimes I'm not sure it has the best teaching technique. It's not the cheapest learning tool at $10 to $26 per month. There are free learning tools out there, including free apps. The one thing about learning a language is you need to be able to practice speaking it with someone, which is something an app can hardly provide. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.