Russian Online Subscriptions
Convenient, flexible learning. This comprehensive language-learning solution includes everything you need to learn Russian…right from your computer!
What You Get
- Access to Russian Levels 1, 2 & 3
- The latest version of Rosetta Stone software
- Free headset/microphone
Level 1 Examples
Level 2 Examples
This solution will help you:
- Learn the basics.
- Build intermediate-level conversational skills.
- Spell and write accurately.
- Speak without a script.
- Retain what you’ve learned.
- Read and understand your new language.
Sample topics include:
- Age, family relations, household items
- Questions, greetings, introductions
- Times of day, calendar terms, the weather
- Directions, locations, telling time
- Present, past and future tense
- Apologies and polite requests
- How to order at a restaurant and give and receive directions
- Emotions, opinions, and ideas
About Russian
The Russian language is spoken by more than 250 million people in the Russian Federation, the former Soviet republics, and in Russian-speaking communities around the world. Russian is the official language of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, and it is also one of the official languages of the United Nations.
Russian Learning Tips
- Russian pronunciation and spelling are regular and predictable.
- You may notice that a single consonant can be pronounced in two different ways, either ‘hard’ or ‘soft.’
- Placement of stress within a word is very important for correct pronunciation. Don’t worry—we help you learn proper pronunciation through guided exposure and practice.
- There are three categories of Russian nouns: masculine, feminine and neuter.
- Russian nouns and their corresponding adjectives change endings depending on the noun’s function. Our program gradually exposes you to the different forms to help you learn to use them correctly.
- Russian has both formal and informal ways to address others, depending on the age of the speaker and her relationship to the person being addressed.
Requirements for Rosetta Stone User Workstations
- Windows (32-bit editions only) 2000, XP or Vista, Mac OS X 10.4 or 10.5
- 512 MB RAM
- 1 GHz or faster processor speed
- 600 MB free hard-drive space (per level)
- 16-bit sound card
- 800 x 600 display resolution (1024 x 768 recommended)
- Internet or phone connection required for product activation
- Speech recognition feature requires a headset microphone (USB recommended)
- 16X CD-ROM Drive (for installation)
Additional Requirements for Online Products
- High-speed internet connection
- Browsers: Internet Explorer 6sp1, Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2.0, Safari 2 and Safari 3
- Flash 9 plug-in installed on browser
Note for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ users:
Current Rosetta Stone® products have been engineered to install and run on the Windows Vista operating system. Some 3rd party components used in Rosetta Stone products have not been certified by Microsoft as ‘Vista Compliant’. Accordingly, you may encounter some Vista-related operating issues. Rosetta Stone technical support may or may not be able to resolve these Vista-related issues. Rosetta Stone hereby disclaims any representations, warranties, guaranties and conditions with respect to the compatibility of the Rosetta Stone products with the Windows Vista operating systems.
What is Audio Companion?
Audio Companion CDs enhance language learning anytime, anyplace. You’ll learn new skills on the computer, and then reinforce them by listening to Audio Companion. Simply play them on your stereo, or download to an MP3 Player and go!
Enhance your learning experience
Audio Companion activities correspond to Rosetta Stone CD-ROM software lessons. Just listen to Audio Companion and practice what you’ve learned, turning travel time into productive language learning time.
Extend your study time
You don’t have to stop learning when you leave your computer. Audio Companion lets you access your lessons whenever and wherever you want.
Build vocabulary and pronounce words and phrases
Audio companion features distinct words and shorter phrases to make them easier to hear and repeat. You’ll build good enunciation habits by hearing native speakers pronounce them first.
Speak and converse
The speaking portion of Audio Companion lets you listen to questions and answers, repeating them to use later. To help you build your conversational skills, first you’ll listen to a conversation and then repeat phrases individually.
Benefits summary:
- Reinforces what you are learning with our core CD-ROM products.
- Easy to download and compatible with audio players or on your computer.
- Free with the Level 1,2 & 3 set.