I have heard the benefits of the computer-based foreign language program, Rosetta Stone, touted on homeschool blogs, educational magazines, homeschool message boards, homeschool conferences, news stories, and now television and radio commercials. Many libraries have purchased it and have it available online for their patrons. (Or so I've heard. None of the library systems we've had access to provide it. Sigh.) I've looked at purchasing it, but it was far outside our budget. So was their online version. I've considered getting an out-of-area library card for a system that has it, but it was a hassle.
Now I need fret no more. I just learned of an online, FREE foreign language program called Mango that we are going to try. For native English speakers, they offer :
Brazilian Portuguese
Italian
Greek
Spanish
Mandarin Chinese
French
German
Russian
Japanese
Pig Latin (yes, you read that right... I mean, esyay, ouyay eadray atthay ightray)
I'm leaning toward French, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese for the kids. I really wanted to learn Swahili with Rosetta Stone. Maybe I can suggest it to the Mango people.
What language are you going to try?
1 comment:
Livemocha.com Has free online lessons as well. You can also speak/practice with tutors, native speakers, other learners and friends. Hope this helps!
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