We used to subscribe to the online Rosetta Stone until they terminated that option. I would consider subscribing it again if they came out with an online version.
Pauline Lam, MLS Library Director Cedar Park Public Library 550 Discovery Blvd. Cedar Park, TX 78613 Tel: (512) 401-5624 Fax: (512) 259-5236 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Judy Duer Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:15 PM To: 'Shanda Subia'; [email protected] Subject: Re: [ctls-l] FW: Language Learning CDs I believe there was a discussion quite a while ago on publib which said that Rosetta Stone started out selling licenses to libraries, and then decided they didn't want to do that anymore. However, that may be old news. Anyone else know if they came up with a way to work with libraries? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Shanda Subia Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 1:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ctls-l] FW: Language Learning CDs >From what I understand (I bought it for myself), Rosetta Stone is only >able to track 5 users per item/package, so it wouldn't be good for a library, unless there is a library version with ability to track an unlimited number of users. It's installed on your computer, and each time you access it, you pick up where you left off the time before; and it won't let you go to the next section until you've passed/mastered the current one, even if it means going over the same thing five times. It's really a great product, but I'm not sure it's for libraries. If someone else knows of it working in libraries, I'd be interested to hear about it. Shanda Subia Library Director Lampasas Public Library -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tatjana Versaggi Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 1:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [ctls-l] FW: Language Learning CDs This is something I have thought about quite a lot in Dripping. We have a lot of requests for ESL programs (not necessarily software) not created exclusively for Spanish-speakers. The language-learning issue is one that seems to crop up a lot. The reason that I think about it is because I often am called upon to speak to people who don't speak English well. I am a avid consumer (library and retail) of language products and have tried a ridiculous number of them. The series that seems most often requested is the "Muzzy" series. It is for children and the parents request it *for* their children. Rosetta Stone is requested, but it's *software*. We don't check out software beyond a couple of games, which must stay in the library. The software complication is not something we have quite figured out, which seems to be the case with other libraries who seem keep them close as well. One thing I had thought of is: if one created a *Language Center*, a workstation dedicated to ESL and Spanish, then Rosetta Stone would certainly be the logical choice!!! Some of the ones I have seen that are successful are: Berlitz, Barron's and Pimsleur. Everyone has Pimsleur and it uses the same Conversations for every language. Berlitz is conversation-centric and the Barron's is more traditional: beginning with basic pronunciation and moving into repetitive drills, concentrating less on conversation. Personally, I use a combination of Berlitz and Barron's. Unfortunately most libraries carry only Living Language and Pimsleur. At least that's what I have discovered in attempting to get such materials through inter-library loan. Another option is getting the series also available on Public Television: French in Action, Fokus Deutsch, and Destinos. All have DVDs and books associated with DVDs. They are all basic and dated, but are well thought through and an interesting addition to any program. The added advantage is: they allow for visual cultural lessons impossible with audio-only programs. I hope that confuses the issue considerably, but I am also interested in what people think about all of that. ;) Sincerely, Tatjana Tatjana Versaggi Information and Technology Services Dripping Springs Community Library 501 Sportsplex Dr., Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 858-7825 www.dscl.org <http://www.dscl.org> -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Corapi, Susan Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 12:14 PM To: Laurie Mahaffey; [email protected] Subject: Re: [ctls-l] FW: Language Learning CDs Rosetta Stone is supposed to be a superb series, pricey but worth the cost. It is geared more for adults than children, however the language learning CD's by Judy Mahoney are popular with children and parents who wish to introduce different languages to their children. Susan Corapi Youth Services Librarian Bryan Public Library 201 E. 26th St. Bryan, TX 77803 979-209-5600 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Laurie Mahaffey Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 8:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ctls-l] FW: Language Learning CDs Does anyone have a favorite language learning CD series that has been successful with your patrons? Thanks! Laurie Laurie Mahaffey, Deputy Director Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st Street Austin, Texas 78756 www.ctls.net [email protected] 512-583-0704 x18 800-262-4431 x18 ________________________________ Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 3:05 PM Subject: Language Learning I am looking for language learning audio cds for purchase and some kind of language learning ebooks that could be "rented" by us and made available to patrons through our catalog. Thanks for any suggestions you may have. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2650 - Release Date: 01/27/10 13:36:00
