What Is the Difference in Rosetta Stone Versions?

Rosetta Stone is a computerized (software and internet) program designed to help people learn foreign languages. They offer thirty-one languages with a variety of ways to learn that language. The different versions have different goals, and it is important to understand each version's desired results before purchasing Rosetta Stone. The program is an investment, with the most basic version costing $199.
  1. Version 1

    • This is the first and oldest version of Rosetta Stone. As of 2011, every language they offer is at least in Version 2, if not upgraded to 3 with an upgrade available to acquire Version 4. You will not be able to buy this product or upgrade from it to a higher version.

    Version 2

    • Version 2 has units that each contain ten groups of four images each. These images are native speakers, except for languages that no longer have native speakers, that speak a word or phrase. Each unit has exercises, such as speaking, testing, listening, and reading. There is also a review at the end of each unit. You will not receive feedback on grammar in this version of Rosetta Stone. Note that the Version 2 application will not work with Version 3 discs.

    Version 3

    • Most languages only offer Version 3 or Version 4. The format changed between Version 2 and 3, with splitting each language into levels, each level containing four units. Within each unit, there are four main lessons, each with sub-lessons. There is a review that covers grammar, pronunciation, speaking and reading. There are usually 5 levels to each language.

    Version 4 TOTALe

    • Version 4 was released in September 2010, offering upgrades from Version 3 to 4 for most of the languages. (Check the website for which version is available in your desired language.) The largest benefit of this version is being able to talk to a native speaker in a live online session. Version 4 also offers the Mobile Companion on iPhone and iPod Touch. Due to the level of Rosetta Stone piracy, this version has increased detection of original versus burned discs.

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