Languages

[Lil Bunny]

So here's an odd question.

With out dropping a ton of money, do you guys know any where I could start learning basic Russian and German?

Odd question, I know.

Thanks!!

[Shpepper]

I don't know right now, but if you find out anything, please share it with th rest of the group (do you feel like you are back in school now?) I am looking to pick Russian back up again and have been looking for some things too. I know Rosetta Stone is the best program but it's a small fortune. If I find anything, I will share too.

This looks promising:

http://www.russianlessons.net/

[BookstoreEscapee]

Well, before they went all gaga for Rosetta Stone, B&N used to feature the Pimsleur programs. They range in price depending on how in-depth of a program you get. The really basic (like, to learn the basics for a vacation or something like that) start around 10 bucks, I think.

Rosetta Stone is supposed to be really good, but I think they start around $50 for the most basic program; the more complete programs go up to $300 or more. (And I can't even get my employee discount on 'em! )

[Lil Bunny]

Cool, thanks y'all!

[Shpepper]

Let me know how it goes for you. I was looking at the Russian lessons last night and actually remember more than I thought I did

[Zombi]

Try this site:

www.byki.com

The software is free to download, and you download 'patches' for the languages you want to learn (some you pay for, but there's loads of free ones). They all work on the same software, so you don't have to download the same thing over and over. It's really for vocabulary rather than grammar, but you can set the flashcards to multiple modes. For example, you can review the vocab from that lesson, then work on recognising it, then input the meaning in either English or the target language (helps with spelling, too). If you get something wrong, it's set to repeat that word over and over until you get it right a number of times in a row. I tell you, I will *never* forget how to spell 'Schokolade'.