Hari Seldon

I didn't have much luck with Rosetta Stone either, and I don't think it is a knock on the product. Rather, as mentioned above, I think it is just the way I learn. I kept thinking Rosetta Stone would be ideal for children, or at least someone not as old as me. The way they re-enforce the vocab with pictures just reminds me of how kids learn. I think of RS expanded on the social aspect of it, with live teachers etc, they might really be on to something.

I have had a lot of luck with duolingo.com. It is free and it makes a game out of it, which keeps me motivated. Another way it keeps me coming back is it has high scores, so I can compare my progress with what everyone else is doing. Of course, I have always been partial to learning via competition, and this method may not work for everyone. But even if you aren't the most competitive person in the world, the community there seems to be very helpful. Let me know how it goes! I have used Rosetta Stone too, and I would put it on par with that, except that duolingo is free of course.