ROSETTA STONE REVIEWS AND RATINGS

Rosetta Stone Korean Reviews

Level 1, 2 & 3 Set (29 reviews)

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

Learn Korean
Korean Level 1, 2 & 3 4.6 5 29 29
Hoping it's going to be worth the money first of all I know Korean is a difficult language to learn; but I really hoped Rosetta Stone would make it a little less so. I myself had to get a Korean-English dictionary along with the software since it's difficult to pronounce the words. Basically, if you need some kind of language visual to learn then Rosetta Stone is not for you. When they say deep immersion that mean it. August 9, 2011
Very well-structured My wife wanted to learn Korean before our trip to visit family this summer, and I had no idea where she should start. I bought her the combined Levels 1, 2 & 3 for Valentine's Day, and, in her own words, the program "is pretty addicting." The format doesn't allow her intelligence to learn by memorizing, and while she won't be fluent by summer, the exposure has been priceless. Outside any structure class or course locally, we couldn't ask for more. April 9, 2011
brain+culture+internet=(^_^) In an overall experience I had with rosetta stone I was able to memorize and learn new information about Korea add its culture. I take classes on Korean but with the help of rosetta stone and the way it taught me in repetition allowed me to speak Korean with more contidence. At first I thought this product was very useless because it only taught me sentence structure rather than word by word definition, but I soon realized the pictures and the situation it represented gave me the breakdown of each individual word. Buying this product was the best thing i have done so far and here's hoping for better decisions in the future. Thank you rosetta stone. April 7, 2011
Worth Buying When i saw this online, i was shocked about it's price because it was so expensive and I do not own any previous versions of it, so i do not know how it works or was it worth buying. I decided to buy the 1,2,3 set of the korean version because I was interested in learning all the languages of Asia, and I wanted to travel all over Asia and communicate with people with their native languages. I started to learn in just the first chapters of the software, and already knew basic words and greetings in korean. I believe that this software is worth buying because you can learn many things out of it in just the first lessons that you will take. So do not hesitate to buy this software because you will a lot of things from it, and your knowledge will stay in you forever. October 25, 2010
Awesome Tool at Great Price I really am thankful that I was able to find a language product that is simple to use, easy to understand, and I'm able to fit this program into my own schedule! The quality of this product tops all competitors, I have not seen a product that is able to provide the essential tools needed to develop my language skills to meet my professional goals (Korean). April 8, 2010
I have been using the program for 1 month and I am very pleased with my progress. The program is structured to give novist like my self immediate gratification of sucess which keeps you coming back for more. The only negative issue that I have had is that there is not a lot of explanations given as far as grammer is concerned so fortunatly for me I have Korean speaking friends that help me further my understanding of some of the grammer issues I was having. Other than that I think it is an outstanding program. April 7, 2010
Amazing Resource for the Learner! I have been traveling the world since I was a boy. Sure, I learned Spanish in school, but when traveling in the East, it doesn't do you a lot of good. I've been a Rosetta Stone user for a couple of years, and when I decided to move to Seoul, South Korea, I knew I had to get the Korean Language edition. I've been fortunate to have seen Rosetta Stone grow through versions 1 and 2. Korean Language Version 3 software is amazing. It blows anything and everything out of the water. I have been amazed at how easy it is to immediately I was able to start using my new language. The integrated speaking portions in the lesson, really help you master the pronunciation of Korean, and before you know it, you'll be out speaking with the locals. If you're going to be in South Korea, do yourself a favor, pick up Rosetta Stone's Korean Language program. You won't regret it! April 7, 2010
Surprisingly effective Although I am of Korean descent, i cannot read or write, speak a little, and can basically only understand spoken korean. After just several lessons, i already began to understand the alphabet and writing concepts. I have not finished the whole set, but i believe at the end of it i will be fairly fluent in the language. The refresher courses are also very useful, in case you had forgotten previous lessons. April 7, 2010
You determine your goals. I need to keep this short, so you can start purchasing if you would like. With anything you learn you have to work at it and this is no different. If you do not donate a significant amount of time learning your desired language with this software, you will not learn anything. The times I spend an hour or so a day learning, I usually remember, but when I only sit for fifteen minutes, my retention is not as high. The software is easy to use and actually pretty fun at the same time. I only give it four stars since I would like to see more of an online community for the program. April 7, 2010
Totally Worth it! I am marrying a man from Korea and being from South America is definately a disadvantage with the in-laws ;). Even though we all speak English, I could not felt but left out every time the family spoke Korean. After I bought the Rosetta Stone I feel not only more comfortable with the situation but I trully believe that I can speak the language, and hope to be fluent in the near future. Thanks Rosetta Stone! April 7, 2010
Awesome Product I completely enjoy using my Rosetta Stone. It has been easy and fun to use and I can do it on my own time, wherever and whenever. The best part is that I can go back and do a lesson over to clarify or just to review, so I never lose touch with the language. April 7, 2010
Like Being There Over 30 years ago I studied Korean at the Defense Language Institute (DLI) and spent several years in country with Military Intelligence. However, since then, I have spoken very little and read even less Korean. I needed a refresher in the language for a project with my company so I got Rosetta Stone. I am very glad that I did. This is just like being back on the streets of Seoul. July 30, 2009
excellent program I am a 50 year old dentist. For ten years I have been desperately trying to learn Korean. However, no matter how I tried, I was unable to comprehend anything. I tried many books, tutors, cd's, and tapes... all to no avail. For some reason, my mind was unable to retain the words. Connections between the words and their meanings were nonexistent, my pronunciation was horrible, and I could not comprehend anything when it was spoken. I was ready to give up in frustration when a friend suggested Rosetta Stone. I was rather unsure.. After all, the other programs had failed.. However, I was willing to try once more.. From the very beginning, I found Rosetta Stone to be very interesting and even fun! With pictures and repetition, I was quickly able to retain the meaning of each word. It was almost like a game and I found myself greatly enjoying my daily lessons instead of dreading them. Within a month, I have learned much more than what I acquired in 10 years! My pronunciation has greatly improved, I now know the meaning of hundreds of words, and korean people can actually understand a full sentence of mine! I am extremely grateful to Rosetta Stone for creating a program that can actully teach me in a fun, creative, interesting way! Soon I may be able to speak fluently! I am very thrilled at the opportunities Rosetta Stone has opened to me.. Thank you. July 15, 2009
Korean This is the best program I have ever used in my life. I never expected to learn a language like Korean that is nothing like English at all, in such a short time. It's amazing. If you want to learn a language, Rosetta Stone is the way to go. Nothing beats it. I had formal classroom professors trying to teach me Spanish which is said to be one of the easiest for English speakers to learn, no. I still barely know any vocabulary and it was a waste of my time. I'm so much better off and have learned more with Rosetta stone than I ever could have with the formal university education system. Nothing compares. Rosetta Stone is the way to go. July 12, 2009
Excellent product Rosetta Stone is a great way to quickly learn the basics of a language. I found the adaptive recall portion of the software particularly useful in reinforcing past lessons. Perhaps one thing that could be added is a text box (or "pre-lesson") that could be referred to that helps explain some of the grammatical nuances of the lessons. July 12, 2009
Rosetta Stone will save you time and frustration! Rosetta Stone eliminates so many of the stumbling blocks that I once regarded as intrinsic obstacles in the process of learning a language. I took language courses in college and like most, I came away from those classes with only some vocabulary memorized that would do very little to help me actually speak the new dialect. Because Rosetta Stone's curriculum taps into the brain's natural hard wiring for learning to speak a new language, the process is fluid. Additionally, the software focuses on the areas in which I struggled more to help bolster my new skills. Finally, the manner in which the software reinforces what has already been covered when exploring new material creates a foundation for success. Learning a language with Rosetta Stone is just a matter of time, not luck as I once thought. July 10, 2009
Review of Rosetta Stone Korean 1,2 & 3 This is a very good series. My two daughters are learning on it, and it is a good use of their time. I highly recommend it, as it progresses very naturally with different levels. July 10, 2009
Helpful and intuitive program I've used many diferent programs to help me learn a language and I have to admit that I'm a bit of a lazy learner, which means I need a lo of motivation to sit down and learn. I know that I'm not the only person like this. As a language trainer I keep on seeing this with my students who say the main problem is that they are not able to practice the spoken language in any way. With Rosettastone I find that you do have the ability to practice the speaking part and find out if the pronunciation is correct. Also I like the approach that you intuitavely learn new words through repeated use and through pictures. It is like learning a language like a child, no complex grammar terminology and interacitve so you learn without too much effort. July 9, 2009
Quick & Easy! I had my doubts about this and other software. But the Rosetta Stone was so easy and FUN to learn! Within 3 weeks I was able to hold a good conversation with something in Korean! Great Buy! July 9, 2009
I am a native Korean speaker and bought Rosetta Stone for my fiancee. His memory isn't the greatest, but he's retained everything he's learned so far - after only 3 lessons. Sometimes the pronunciation recognition isn't exact, but for the most part, this is a great product! July 9, 2009
Awesome Being able to learn a new languages is in my opinion a skill necessary for this new age. The world is connected with the world wide web and if your better able to communicate with someone across the globe, you'll have opportunities others wont. Some of my co-workers are native Korean speakers, I'm Mexican-American and they are amazed at my quick progress. Some even say I know more than their children. My co-worker ordered Spanish the very next day. I'm so glad I ordered your system. Thanks. July 9, 2009
incredible experience My mum and I are enjoying the benifets of Rosetta Stone together. And I must say my mum seems to have a natral talent learning a second language! Which makes me work and study harder and Rosetta Stone allows me to do just that! thankyou Rosetta Stone you truely are a legend. March 22, 2009
Great Gift My wife is from Korea, but came to the US over 30 years ago when she was 13. She remembers some Korean, and can read, but has lost all of the vocabulary -- she doesn't know what she is reading, or what others are saying. The program had her back on track of full mastery in a few months, my kids now call me 'Apa' (Dad) and we are well on our way to being a fully bilingual family. March 14, 2009
its is awesome The experience provided by rosetta stone was like no other, the tools it use to teach the student the concepts of a language allows them to figure out what it means in their own head useing pictures which can allow a person to find different meanings in certain concepts depending on how it is use. I absolutely reccommend this product to anyone who has the desire to learn a new language. March 13, 2009
Absolutely Necessary I am american and my wife is Korean. For years I have tried to learn Korean from her family and even a private tutor, nothing worked. Rosetta stone provides consistancy and accuracy of intonation (which is crucial in Korean). It is the best way to learn, period. March 13, 2009
Great way to learn a language I got the Korean Rosetta Stone system. I am still on Level 1, but so far I have found the system to be innovative, engaging, and effective. I like the puzzle-style way of forcing you to learn the language, and the voice recognition software that helps you learn to speak the language. One drawback to the method however is that you don't get a list (cheatsheet if you will) of everything you have learned so far so that, in case your memory lapses momentarily, you cannot easily go and look it up. March 12, 2009
pretty good i thought that it was pretty helpful with the vocabulary. the grammer part is pretty frustrating. i wish that it would explain the answers but it doesn't. pretty easy to use and you can go back to redo the tests until you fully understand it. March 12, 2009
great purchase My wife is Korean, her parents and family all speak korean at family functions. Rosetta stone has helped me get into their conversations, and be a big part of their family. thank you March 12, 2009
Good Option I was planning to take private language lessons but the cost was outrageously expensive. Rosetta Stone is a good option for those that don't have a lot of money to spend. Also, you learn at your own pace which is great for me since I travel a lot and am away from home. March 11, 2009