1. About.com has a review about the Rosetta Stone Chinese Software. This review breaks up Qiu Gui Su opinion and experience about the software. Qiu accomplished this by describing several aspect of the program that he highlights. These aspects are titled Reading and Listening Skills in Mandarin Chinese, Listening, Mandarin Chinese Speaking Skills, Writing Mandarin Chinese and Rosetta Stone Chinese Formats. http://mandarin.about.com/od/resources/fr/rosetta_stone.htm

2. CNET has a page that has a manufacture description page on the Rosetta Stone Chinese; underneath the user description are user opinions, which are organized by numbering 1-7. http://reviews.cnet.com/language/rosetta-stone-chinese-personal/1707-3646_7-30506475.html

3. Epinions.com has 2 reviews in the Read Reviews section. Consumer commentary is broken up into pros and cons. http://www.epinions.com/reviews/pr-Fairfield_Rosetta_Stone_Chinese_Level_I_and_IIPersonal_Edition_Set_231-12

4. Rosetta Stone and the Direct Immersion Language Learning Method, Rosetta Stone Learning Levels, and Rosetta Stone Chinese Mandarin Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 are the titles for the three sections that this review is separated into. http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/reviews/34653.aspx

5. This website provides multiple costumer insights on the different Rosetta Stone Spanish learning levels. When you get to the site you will see different reviews based on the level of the product, make sure to click at the bottom of the blurb where it says, “read full reviews” and then you will be taken to multiple consumer opinions. One thing to note, is that this link is a subsection of the Rosetta Stone’s website, so if you cannot find any negative comments about the product that is why. Despite the seemly one-sided commentary on the Chinese language software, the reviews are beneficial because they will inform you on why individuals liked the program, which is valuable. Check out the review here: http://reviews.rosettastone.com/5703/263318/category.htm

6. James lick provide his review on the older software of the Rosetta Stone Chinese and has update comments on the newer version in the comments section. This guy is currently residing in Taiwan, so his review on the software are coming from an slightly different standpoint then some of the previous reviews. http://blog.jameslick.com/?p=839

7. Lexiconer breaks down the specifics of the software and provides reviews from amazon.com consumers on his website. http://www.lexiconer.com/rosetta-stone-language-software/rosetta_stone_review.html

8. Living Chinese Symbols is a website that is dedicated to being a Chinese language and lifestyle guide. This link leads the reader to customer reviews on the Living Chinese Symbols site: http://www.living-chinese-symbols.com/rosetta-stone-chinese.html

9. The World Language Laboratory is a language blog that is hosted at the University of Chicago. This review breaks looks at the Rosetta Stone software from an academic perspective. Some of the things they are looking at are if the lesson plans can be customized to the level of their particular class. If you want to find out more click the link: http://blogs.ucls.uchicago.edu/wll/2008/10/15/rosetta-stone-a-review/

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I hope the reviews listed where helpful in providing you additional insight about the Rosetta Stone Spanish software. If you have other links you would like to see up here feel free to send them my way or if you have further insight of on Rosetta Stone Spanish program, please leave a comment, I am sure the visitors of Language Lyon would love to read about your experiences.

1. This website provides multiple costumer insights on the different Rosetta Stone Spanish learning levels. When you get to the site you will see different reviews based on the level of the product, make sure to click at the bottom of the blurb where it says, “read full reviews” and then you will be taken to multiple consumer opinions. One thing to note, is that this link is a subsection of the Rosetta Stone’s website, so if you cannot find any negative comments about the product that is why. Despite the seemly one-sided commentary on the Spanish language software, the reviews are beneficial because they will inform you on why individuals liked the program, which is valuable. Check out the review here: http://reviews.rosettastone.com/5703/263325/category.htm

2. Eric Vogt, Bright Hub writer, has written a Spanish Rosetta Stone software review. His review is partitioned into sections, which each have their own rating; these section are the introduction, aesthetic considerations, Help Support, Installations & Setup, Price to Value, User Interface, Performance, Product Features, Images, Suggested Features, and Conclusion. To check out the article click the following link: http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/reviews/636.aspx

3. Associated Content is host to an article on the The Rosetta Stone Spanish Language Software. This article is first gives a profile of the spanish language, second, discusses Rosetta Stone’s innovative learning method, and lastly, the actual software and tools within. Look at Brandon Miller’s review here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2162737/rosetta_stone_spanish_language_software.html?cat=4

4. This review breaks up its commentary by using prompting questions such as, “What is the Rosetta Stone Spanish (Latin America) Level 1 Software with Audio Companion?” or “How Long does it Take to Get Started?” Check it out: http://www.viewpoints.com/Rosetta-Stone-Ltd-Spanish-Latin-America-Level-1-Version-3-review-c4b4

5. This review on eBay’s site is short and concise. It lists some pros and some cons of the Rosetta Stone Spanish software. Check it out here at this link: http://reviews.ebay.com/ROSETTA-STONE-LANGUAGE-MODULES-PROS-amp-CONS_W0QQugidZ10000000003872936

6. This Rosetta Stone Spanish review gives the reader a personal account of the author’s experiences with the progam. Enjoy: http://www.reviewstream.com/reviews/?p=69252

7. This review mentions some of the author’s personal language learning hurdles and how he made it over them with the Rosetta Stone Spanish Language software. He even throws in some screen shoots and phrases that you would hear on the software. http://www.notebooks.com/2008/12/11/gift-idea-rosetta-stone-language-learning-software/

8. The Texas Homesteader blog reviews the Rosetta Stone software from a homeschooling parent perspective. The mother list several things that she likes about Rosetta Stone and discusses how it helps her delegate and allocate work to her two children. Read this review at the following link: http://www.texashomesteader.com/2009/09/23/review-of-rosetta-stone-software/

9. Mom fuse hosts this review. They gave this author a free online trial of the Rosetta Stone Software, which she and her son looked over. This review highlights the experience a mom and son had learning Spanish together. Click her to read the article: http://momfuse.com/2009/02/review-rosetta-stone-language-learning-system/

10. In this review the author gives an honest and alternate review of the Rosetta stone program then you will see in the advertisements. There are always two sides to the story. Check it out: http://www.yentering.com/rosetta+stone+spanish+reviews

11. In her review of Rosetta Stone Spanish, Karen outlines her personal journey with the software. She talks about the skills sets the program gave her and how she made use of them abroad and how it is useful in her day to day life. http://hubpages.com/hub/Rosetta-Stone-Spanish-Review

I hope the reviews listed where helpful in providing you additional insight about the Rosetta Stone Spanish software. If you have other links you would like to see up here feel free to send them my way or if you have further insight of on Rosetta Stone Spanish program, please leave a comment, I am sure the visitors of Language Lyon would love to read about your experiences.

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