I've never used Rosetta Stone but I am studying for the Spanish Clep in between studying for my other exams.
I particularly like the Michel Thomas method, although he is not a native speaker. You'll be able to conjugate verbs at the drop of a hat after doing his courses.....Granted your Spanish may sound German accented after the course but that can be corrected!
I got the Michel Thomas Cd's at the library but liked them so much I went out and bought them!
I also went through Margarita Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish book since the teaching methods were very similar. This book was recommended on foreign language forum as a f/u to the Michel Thomas courses. It was published in the 50's and some of the vocab is dated i.e. words like telegram, record player,etc. Aside from that I found my understanding and usage of Spanish multiplied exponentially.
Now I'm using the Learning Spanish like Crazy downloads I and II. I got it for super cheap since I am an Audible member. I enjoy it but not really good for a visual learner. Alongside that I am also doing Platiquemos which is a revised FSI course, a bit dry ,but hands down a great course for the serious learner. Also am talking to as many Spanish speakers as opportunity allows and also using Speakshop.com for extra converstational practice with tutors from Guatemala. No English is used during my speakshop sessions. It's a truly interactive immersion experience. I highly recommend Speakshop. I am hoping all of this prepares me for the Spanish Clep.
I particularly like the Michel Thomas method, although he is not a native speaker. You'll be able to conjugate verbs at the drop of a hat after doing his courses.....Granted your Spanish may sound German accented after the course but that can be corrected!
I got the Michel Thomas Cd's at the library but liked them so much I went out and bought them!
I also went through Margarita Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish book since the teaching methods were very similar. This book was recommended on foreign language forum as a f/u to the Michel Thomas courses. It was published in the 50's and some of the vocab is dated i.e. words like telegram, record player,etc. Aside from that I found my understanding and usage of Spanish multiplied exponentially.
Now I'm using the Learning Spanish like Crazy downloads I and II. I got it for super cheap since I am an Audible member. I enjoy it but not really good for a visual learner. Alongside that I am also doing Platiquemos which is a revised FSI course, a bit dry ,but hands down a great course for the serious learner. Also am talking to as many Spanish speakers as opportunity allows and also using Speakshop.com for extra converstational practice with tutors from Guatemala. No English is used during my speakshop sessions. It's a truly interactive immersion experience. I highly recommend Speakshop. I am hoping all of this prepares me for the Spanish Clep.
When I am not studying - https://youtu.be/C-kk8xa0BLQ
MS in Public Health at SNHU in progress. Expected Grad Date - August 2017
Hardstyle Kettlebell Certified -2014, Ice Chamber Kettlebell Sport Certified - 2015
NCSF Personal Trainer -2010
Done! BS in LIBERAL STUDIES From Excelsior. Conferral Date - Dec 18, 2009!
Licensed Practical Nurse - 1996
Completed!
Military - 58 credits
Traditional - 12 credits
Clep - 21 credits
Excelsior Exams - Organizational Behavior(B), World Population (A), Ethics (A), Cultural Diversity (B),Psychology of A&A (A), Gerontology (B)
DSST -Drugs & Alcohol (A), Civil War (A), Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union (A), Social Psychology (A)
Penn Foster- Info Lit (passed)
MS in Public Health at SNHU in progress. Expected Grad Date - August 2017
Hardstyle Kettlebell Certified -2014, Ice Chamber Kettlebell Sport Certified - 2015
NCSF Personal Trainer -2010
Done! BS in LIBERAL STUDIES From Excelsior. Conferral Date - Dec 18, 2009!
Licensed Practical Nurse - 1996
Completed!
Military - 58 credits
Traditional - 12 credits
Clep - 21 credits
Excelsior Exams - Organizational Behavior(B), World Population (A), Ethics (A), Cultural Diversity (B),Psychology of A&A (A), Gerontology (B)
DSST -Drugs & Alcohol (A), Civil War (A), Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union (A), Social Psychology (A)
Penn Foster- Info Lit (passed)
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