Rosetta Stone Totale Review
sRosetta Stone, the world’s leading language software developer has launched a new language learning package called Rosetta Stone Totale. TOTALe is an online learning solution available through a yearly subscription of approximately $ 1000.00. Like the standard Rosetta Stone, TOTALe avoids memorization, drills and translation. Instead, it utilizes text, sounds and visuals in attempt to simulate the learning processes of L1.
TOTALe features:
- Rosetta Course
- Skills: reading, listening and speaking
- Pedagogical approach: interactive immersion
- Rosetta Studio
This new feature provides the opportunity for live online interaction with a tutor. The tutor is a native speaker of the language and serves as a “language coach” by providing assistance and feedback in a synchronous environment
- Rosetta WORLD
Rosetta WORLD is an informal virtual learning environment where learners can interact and practice language skills through games and fun activities.
I think by including a synchronous human component to the learning environment, Rosetta Stone has reached a major milestone, isolating itself from other language learning platforms. However, since I haven’t yet tested TOTALe, I’m not in a position to confirm its effectiveness as a learning tool. Also, this new version of Rosetta Stone comes with a hefty price tag, so one should think carefully before “Totale” committing to Rosetta Stone Totale.
Available languages:
Arabic
Chinese (Mandarin)
Dutch Pashto
English (American)
English (British)
French (Parisian)
German
Greek
Hebrew
Hindi
Irish
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Persian (Iran)
Portuguese (Brazilian)
Russian
Spanish (Latin America)
Spanish (Spain)
Swedish
Tagalog (Filipino)
Turkish
Vietnamese
