Learn Spanish - Software, What is the Best?

By Noah M. Benjamin

In my quest to become conversational in Spanish in about two months, I probably had the most success with the "learn Spanish" software packages I tried. It is best to use software that immerses you in the language, and I think I found the two best packages to do just that.

How To Learn Spanish

We learned our first language through immersion. That is, we were surrounded by our first language 24/7, and our brains were forced to adapt. The good news is that, if you follow a simpler version of the same technique, you can learn your second language even faster and easier.

Software Package 1: The Rosetta Stone

The first piece of software I tried was the Rosetta Stone. It gives you pictures and speaks Spanish phrases, having you match the phrases with pictures. There are a number of exercises that revolve around this basic function.

I liked Rosetta Stone at first, but as I started practicing my Spanish out in the real world, I found that the Rosetta Stone couldn't keep up with me! I got stuck in lessons that were too simple for me, and the program stayed there even though I kept passing them with 100% scores.

Also, there was no easy way to learn more vocabulary using the Rosetta Stone. I had to go through each lesson and learn whatever vocabulary it felt like teaching me.

I was also lucky to get the program for free through work because it is EXPENSIVE!

I liked the program, but felt like it moved too slow for me.

Software Package 2: Rocket Spanish

I tried Rocket Spanish almost specifically because it had a vocabulary game that interested me. What I didn't realize is how full-featured Rocket Spanish was, especially for the price I paid.

MegaVocab is the game I bought Rocket Spanish for. I use it every day to learn new Spanish vocabulary words. But I ended up using the included audio lessons far more often -- Rocket Spanish gave me lessons that I could listen to in my car to and from work. I am able to fit in about 10 hours of lessons a week this way.

On top of that, there is also a grammar guide that is easy to study, as well as more immersion software -- software that speaks Spanish to you and has you match it to scenes, just like Rosetta Stone.

For about a fourth of the price of the Rosetta Stone, and about three times the features, Rocket Spanish is easily the best "learn Spanish" software I've used.

The Bottom Line

If you want the best "learn Spanish" software, then Rocket Spanish is your best bet, and Rosetta Stone is an easy second place.

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