ROSETTA STONE REVIEWS AND RATINGS

Rosetta Stone Japanese Reviews

Level 1, 2 & 3 Set (133 reviews)

The Complete Japanese set will enable you to fully express your ideas and opinions in Japanese and master the conversational skills required to plan adventures, care for your health, and move abroad.

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Japanese Level 1, 2 & 3 4.7 5 133 133
Best language learning software Wow ... this is the only word that comes to mind when asked about Rosetta Stone. I am a natural linguist, other languages i have learned such as Spanish and French I could pronounce with such accuracy that the high school teachers say its like I'm born speaking it. The difficult thing about learning another language is i lost interest in them. This year I was hooked on Japanese. after a number of website lessons, and wasting money on books, and lesser Language learning software I decided to try Rosetta Stone. This was the best decision I have made so far in my life. Not only does Rosetta Stone teach you in a way that is both unique and easy to grasp, it solves the problem of keeping you interested in learning the language. After 5 months of doing Rosetta Stone I can speak to my Japanese roommate in semi-complex sentences and understand what his replies are. That is why i wrote this to say that Rosetta Stone is the best language learning software out there and though the prices are high it is money well spent December 7, 2009
it wasn't bad Over all the product was good, but the fact that there problems with something this expensive is a little disturbing. Some of the phrases they said didn't match the wording on the screen. Also some of the pictures didn't give enough detail to make the words on screen fully understandable. Granted I did learn a lot from this product, but it did require me to purchase other outlets to help me with this language as well August 9, 2011
Amazing!! I just love the Japanese language and always wanted to learn it so I eventually got Rosetta Stone. I love listening to Japanese music and after using Rosetta stone for about 2 months I was able to understand parts of the songs. It's truly amazing. July 26, 2011
College Japanese It has been very difficult for me to take Japanese at the college level with no prior experience. I even had to re-take the first semester because it was that hard but after my dad bought me Rosetta Stone I was able to practice on my own an frequently. At first I didn't know how study but now I don't need to. Thanks Rosetta Stone! May 4, 2011
Great Product I have been using this program for about a month now and it was great. I never knew that I learn a lot during the past month. I can think of japanese words in my head and talk japanese without translation. The studio coahes and japanese natives were very helpful in aiding me in japanese. I learn alot more in an immersive environment than it is in a classroom setting. Rosetta Stone is the best way to learn a language(even a difficult one). The best part: I never regretted buying this. Plus I have fun learning japanese. It is expensive but it's worth it. April 23, 2011
Amazing! This Product is amazing! Its easy and fun to use and the things you learn stay with you. Great product! April 20, 2011
Easiest way to learn a language I took two years of Japanese in high school but have since forgotten almost all of it. I picked up Rosetta Stone and I find myself picking up the language much more easily now. It's very intuitive and fun to use. The lessons stick with you much better since you're simply immersed in the language - there is no translating. You're learning the language based on pictures of what things are, just as you do with your first language, rather than trying to equate everything to a meaning in your native language. It's the most fun I've ever had learning a new language! April 17, 2011
A shame I didn't buy it sooner! I am a "otaku" if you will and fell in love with all things japanese. It was hard to read subs & watch at the same time and decided it was time to learn it. 2 yrs of trying to teach myself with self help books was getting me nowhere. I was amazed the first time I turned it on. I assumed we would start with greetings...absolutely not! The coaching sessions, adaptive recalls & games really make you work but I have retained so much because of it. In the last 2 months my vocab has grown to an incredible size I can speak w/ others, don't need to read subtitles as much and can finally finally understand all the music I listen to! Its an amazing product, if you pass up on it....your a fool, sorry! April 15, 2011
Easy to use and easy to learn. I took a couple of years of Japanese in college about 15 years ago, but I came out knowing more of the writing than anything. I really didn't have the speaking ingrained in me. I'm about finished with the first lesson and the ease of remembering the language is amazing. When out, I'll actually see things and think the japanese word without even trying. It's well worth the money. The cost was the only thing that kept me from buying this a while ago. But, it's definitely worth the price. And, I'd even buy another language if I had the money. April 12, 2011
Grateful mom. My daughter is an auditory learner with a learning disability. This product takes the learning out of the books with sights and sounds that make sense. She is learning a whole new language which is amazing for her. Surprising results in weeks of study instead of years of failure. Thank you. April 12, 2011
great product I was a bit reluctant to purchase the full three levels because of the price. Also, I had tried an older version, that my friend had, a couple of years ago and was not super impressed. I must say that V. 4 is much better. I don't use the extras features that much (games, mobile phone app, speaking with natural speakers online, etc), but these options are a great addition. I like the non-translation style of Rosetta Stone, which some people may not. I am also currently living in Japan while using this product and also studied a bit of the language in school a few years ago. I am still in the first unit of level, I know much of it already, but I have learned many things as well already. I think some people get the idea that this is a do-it-all product; however, when you study a language, there is no such thing. It is fantastic at what it does, but you should have additional ways of studying. The only problem that I have is with the headset that comes with. My normal headset broke, so I hooked this one up. It was seeing sound during a speaking exercise (and failing me) when there was absolutely no sound in the room (I was holding my breath and moved the mic away from my face). Aside from this, A+. Personally, very worth it. April 11, 2011
Rosetta Stone is the Best! I have been using Rosetta Stone for a good while now. It is amazing! It's works soo well! Just after the first couple lessons I was able to remember what I learned very easily. It teaches you the language as if it is you are learning your first language so you dont have to remember what english word is what word in the language you are learning. It gives you a visual of what the word is, so you can remember what the word means. Rosetta Stone works better than any formal language learning class in my opinion. With Rosetta Stone you can learn at your own pace. In formal classes you can only learn at the pace of the curriculum. If you want to study more than you can. You can also work around your schedule much unlike formal classes because you study when you want to. If you really want to learn another language you definately get your money's worth, if not more! Banzai!!! \(^o^)/ April 9, 2011
Worth the cost When I first went to look for language learning software I was surprised by the price; there was no way that software could really cost 500 dollars. But my father says that you pay for what you get, and I had paid over a hundred dollars on headphones so I saw no problem with paying five hundred for software. When I started using the software, I quickly discovered that it was well worth the cost. When you buy the entire set you save a bit of money, and you end up with 12+ cds of extras that you can play on your mp3 player, as well as the chance to talk with native speakers on the totale program. Rosetta Stone is, hands down, the best way to learn a language. April 8, 2011
Great product This is a really great product. It's interesting and easy to understand. The only suggestion I would make is that you have a simple grammar guide available to you, because some of the rules are hard to understand without it. Still, loving it so far, and can't wait to learn more. April 7, 2011
makes you want to go learn more As stated elsewhere, this product does not have any English translations or explanations of grammar. The pictures and order of presentation are sufficient that a beginner can understand what is being said, thus learning the vocabulary and some grammar. But an even more important thing is that the program inspires a curiosity to go out and learn more. After a couple of lessons you want to buy the dictionary, grammar guide, and hiragana/katakana charts from the bookstore, and when you open those books you'll know what information you want from them. That curiosity to learn more, to find out why the sentence structures are in such a way or to understand exactly what the words mean, is a great part of the value of this course. About pronunciation: I recommend NOT using the romanji character depictions, at least not to start. The pronunciation is not like in English, and seeing Roman characters can be misleading. For example, the word for woman, "onna no hito" actually sounds like "on--nanoshto", holding the N sound longer and saying SH instead of HI. The letter R is also pronounced differently than in English. Follow the native speakers, not your eyes. Using the Japanese characters focuses your ears and avoids the misleading visual cues. The Rosetta Studio teachers are very good at understanding the poor pronunciations of their students, but they don't have time to make those corrections and are not allowed to use spoken English during the lessons. April 7, 2011
Rosetta's the best I have always had a passion for Japan and their culture, and Rosetta Stone has just brought me that much closer to Japan. I love that I can now almost have a casual conversation in Japanese, and I owe it all to Rosetta Stone. April 7, 2011
TOTALe satisfaction guaranteed! This is amazing software and I'm thrilled with my purchase. I have recommended Rosetta Stone to everyone I know, it's definitely the easiest way to learn a language. April 7, 2011
Now This is Fun!!! It's hard to believe I was ever skeptical. I would never have imagined that I could already know so much more Japanese. Even more amazing is how much I look forward to learning more and more. The tutor idea is just so great. Learning is fun, fun and when I was a kid it wasn't so much fun. April 7, 2011
The most complete and flexible solution. Simply the best way to learn a new language. Excelent interface, stability and integration. April 7, 2011
A Great Gift for any non-native speaker This is a fantastic product. It's great for filling in the gaps as well as teaching new material and advancing one's language skills for anyone, including someone like me, who has studied the language previously. November 15, 2010
Love It Just got Japanese a few week ago and I'm loving it. I always can't wait to get back to my desktop and study some more. I still have a lot to try and look forward to it. Everything I've gone over so far, even the characters I seems to be remembering, which is GREAT. November 12, 2010
Great resource I tried to learn Japanese from books, tapes, and listening to natives. I found it too confusing. When I started Rosetta Stone, the books started to make sense. During my second trip to Japan, I started to understand bits and pieces of the Japanese announcements on the railway system. I am looking forward to my third trip to Japan in February so I can expand on what I have learned using this valuable tool. November 9, 2010
We love learning Japanese I am learning Japanese along with my 14yr old son who has complicated learning issues. He really wants to learn Japanese so I decided we should learn it together. It has been so much fun!! We practice our words and sentences all the time and are talking to each other in Japanese! Thank-you for this fun and fantastic product. November 8, 2010
AWESOME!!! I had taken a couple weeks of Japanese in college, but couldn't continue it because of the intense course load. Had always wanted to take up the language again and tried a couple different inexpensive language CD's on the market, but couldn't get into them. After having debated over the cost of Rosetta for several years, finally decided to buy it and it was the BEST. INVESTMENT. EVER. From the first time I tried the program, I was HOOKED. Like, jumping up and down HOOKED! So fun and, most importantly, the words and phrases stick in your memory because of the multi-faceted approach to learning. LOVE ROSETTA!!! November 8, 2010
Excellent Language Program The porgram is excellent. There are very few portions of the program which are difficult to understand, and if a portion is difficult, one review of the material clears up the problem. November 8, 2010
Whole thoughts in another language! My purchase of Rosetta Stone has been the most beneficial purchase I have ever made for myself. I have never dreamed of learning a new language and then actually being able to formulate thoughts in that language. I've tried products in the past where I had to translate in my mind what I was hearing and what I wanted to say. With this product and the methods it uses to teach a new language, your mind associates pictures, words, and phrases with a new language bypassing conscious interpretation to the point where you can visualize another language in your mind without having to ask yourself "What did I just hear?". I recommend these products to everyone who is serious about embracing a new language. If you follow the program, you will learn a new language! April 26, 2010
Arigato! My extended visit to Japan will be primarily spent in places where English isn't spoken. Rosetta Stone's Japanese course is helping me immensely as I prepare for my departure. The added bonus: I'm having fun learning the language. Thank you! April 25, 2010
Exciting to learn I wish I had more time to devote to this program! I would spend all day on each unit just for fun and the satisfaction of learning and retaining. The instant feedback and reinforcement promotes a positive and exciting learning process. my kids are getting into it also. April 24, 2010
A Japanophile's Best Friend You see the same words repeatedly in every review of this software: "easy," "natural," "fast." But that's because this is the easiest way to learn a new language quickly and, well, naturally! I became very interested in Japan about six years ago. After ransacking my local bookstores for language books and cheap CDs to help me learn the language, inevitably I wasn't able to say more than a few very simple sentences pronounced mostly incorrectly. I finally gave in last year and shelled out for the software everyone kept telling me I had to get: Rosetta Stone. I wasn't very happy about paying more than my car note for a piece of software, but in the long run it's been more than worth it. The lessons are engaging and interesting and as they go on, I'm challenged, but not overwhelmed by new information. The speakers are clear and engaged in keeping you excited about learning a new language. And on a lesser note, I really enjoyed the photos that were used as well! All in all, every book and CD I'd procured over the years barely rival only the first Unit in this course and it's more than paid for itself with how happy I am at my progress! Once I've completed the whole set, I'll be attending a language school near Akihabara so that I can bring my education full circle and become an ESL teacher in Japan. I couldn't have gotten this close to my dream without Rosetta Stone. Arigatou gozaimasu!! April 18, 2010
Delighted I purchased Japanese Level 1, 2, & 3 for my twelve-year-old daughter who has not one ounce of Japanese blood but is drawn to the people and culture of Japan. She attends a Gakuen on the weekends and is one of a small minority of non-Japanese students. I recently received a review from her sensei stating that she is by far her best student. This is her second year at the Gakuen and her first six months with Rosetta Stone and according to her teacher her progress has been remarkable in the last six months. Thank you, RS for helping her achieve that which she is wanting. April 15, 2010
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