One of the best-known language programs available, Rosetta Stone uses a system it calls "Dynamic Immersion" to increase your vocabulary as quickly as possible. It provides a combination of listening, writing, speaking and reading to appeal to any learning style. The program is available on a CD or by an online subscription. It does not have a viable option for consumers who do not have time to sit at their computer to learn.
The Pimsleur system is used by the FBI and CIA. This system has the student repeat phrases and words that he hears. The program gradually builds on the words and phrases already learned. It focuses on real phrases that will be useful when speaking the language. This program can be used with mobile devices. This program does not offer help with reading or writing the language.
Magnum offers a talking dictionary and vocabulary pronunciation system. Its voice recognition system also compares your voice to the automated voice that speaks the words. It uses stories to help you test your knowledge as you progress through the system. The system will also determine your competency level and skip lessons that it thinks you already know. This software also offers harder to find languages, such as Welsh, Basque and Catalan.
Tell Me More covers speaking, reading and writing the language of your choice. The languages offered include English, German, Italian, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish, French, Dutch and Japanese. The program offers more than 950 hours of training. With the free headset, you are required to answer questions, instead of clicking an answer on the screen. The program also has voice recognition software and exercises to review your vocabulary and grammar skills.