如果您正在尝试学习一门新语言，您很可能听说过流行的语言学习软件Rosetta Stone。Rosetta Stone提供多种不同的语言，让您可以通过计算机或移动设备上的专门培训软件学习另一种语言。(training software)
但是，该软件有点贵。例如，该网站上的大多数语言目前售价为 209 美元，您可以在线访问、下载或获得 CD-ROM。
虽然很贵，但如果Rosetta Stone(Rosetta Stone)真的可以帮助你掌握一门外语，209 美元可能还是值得的。问题是，Rosetta Stone教授语言的方式对某些人来说可能并不那么有效。Rosetta Stone主要侧重于能够快速说话，而不是语法、句子结构(sentence structure)等。对许多人来说，课堂学习(classroom learning)是一种更好的方法，因为它涉及与会说外语的实际人、老师的更多互动。
如果您想在不购买Rosetta Stone(Rosetta Stone)或支付课程费用的情况下开始学习外语，那么您可以尝试一些不错的免费替代方案。
巴贝尔
Babbel是一个在线工具，用于学习如何用新语言说、读和写。该网站主要有法语(French)、西班牙语(Spanish)、德语(German)、意大利语(Italian)、葡萄牙语(Portuguese)、瑞典语(Swedish)、荷兰语(Dutch)等欧洲语言的课程。此外，它还有俄语和土耳其语。
这些课程是互动的，让您也可以练习口语(practice speaking)。该软件具有语音识别功能(voice recognition)，因此您可以确保正确发音。
如果您创建了一个帐户，它会将您的所有课程同步到云端，这样您就可以从您的计算机移动到您的手机，并(phone and continue)从您离开的地方继续。在定价方面，他们有一些免费课程，但如果你真的想学习一门语言，你必须注册他们的订阅计划(subscription plans)。
总的来说，它是Rosetta的一个更便宜的解决方案，他们有一个社区，可以让您与您正在尝试学习的语言的母语人士联系。
博树(Busuu)
Busuu是一个语言学习教程网站，为学习(Busuu)英语(English)、西班牙语(Spanish)、葡萄牙语(Portuguese)、意大利语(Italian)、德语(German)、法语(French)等提供了许多有用的工具。Busuu有一个 简短的视频(short video)，可以快速回顾网站的功能。
Busuu是一款相当不错的语言学习软件，它提供了几种不同的学习外语的方法：从词汇和写作到标点符号和语法(punctuation and grammar)。Busuu还提供测验，为您提供类似课堂的学习方式。
他们有很多课程，几乎所有课程都是免费的。如果您成为高级会员(premium membe)，您可以访问语法、录音和复习练习(voice recording and review exercises)、母语人士的更快更正、旅行和商务课程(travel and business course)以及水平测试。
定价非常接近Babbel，并且遵循相同的每月订阅模式(subscription model)。总体而言，它做得非常好，并且每种语言都有很多资源，而不仅仅是能够说它。他们还拥有移动应用程序，便于在旅途中学习。
多邻国
Duolingo是这里提到的第一个完全免费的工具。他们没有大量的语言，但他们拥有我们上面已经提到的所有流行的语言。
当你开始一种新的语言时，你会从路径的顶端开始，然后一路向下。如果您已经知道一些语言，您可以参加分班考试以跳过课程。
这些课程包括不同类型的互动问题，这些问题将帮助您阅读和编写新语言。
您还可以听到单词和句子的发音，以便您自己说出来。此外，如果您想与其他人一起学习，您可以从Facebook添加朋友。(Facebook)他们还有讨论论坛，甚至是现实世界的文章，一旦您精通该语言，就可以翻译这些文章。
现场摩卡
LiveMocha是Rosetta Stone拥有的网站，基本上是他们较低级别的更便宜的选择(cheaper option)。它仍然不是免费的，但基本上可以让您购买零碎的课程。他们还为您提供一些免费学分，基本上可以让您获得大约 5 节免费课程。之后，您必须每节课花费大约 1 美元。
显然，有些语言的课程和课程比其他语言多，而且它们确实有很多可用的语言。如果您正在寻找一口大小的东西，这是一个不错的选择。
这些课程非常基础，因为它们包括一个简短的介绍视频(intro video)，然后是一些词汇闪存卡。它们还包括每个单词的录音。总的来说，这与在Rosetta Stone中的学习方式不同。
因此，当您尝试学习一门新语言时，这些是您有几个不错的选择。它们特别适用于西班牙语、法语、德语、意大利语等流行语言。如果您使用任何其他工具，请随时在评论中提及它们。享受！
4 Free/Cheaper Rosetta Stone Alternatives
If you’re trying to learn а new language, you have most likely heard about the рopular language learning software Rosetta Stone. Rosetta Stone comes in a wide variety of different languages, аllowing you to lеarn another language via specialized training ѕoftware on your сomputer or mobile device.
However, the software is a bit on the expensive side. For example, most languages on the site are currently selling for $209, which gets you either online access, a download or a CD-ROM.
Although expensive, $209 is probably worth it if Rosetta Stone can actually help you master a foreign language. The thing is, the way Rosetta Stone teaches languages may not be that effective for some people. Rosetta Stone focuses mostly on being able to speak quickly and not as much on grammar, sentence structure, etc. For many, classroom learning is a better method, as it involves more interaction with an actual person who speaks the foreign language, the teacher.
If you want to get started learning a foreign language without buying Rosetta Stone or paying for classes, there are some decent free alternatives out there that you can try out.
Babbel
Babbel is an online tool for learning how to speak, read and write in a new language. The site mostly has lessons for European languages like French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, etc. In addition, it has Russian and Turkish.
The lessons are interactive and allow you to practice speaking also. The software has voice recognition so you can make sure that you are pronouncing the words correctly.
If you create an account, it will sync all your lessons to the cloud so you can move from your computer to your phone and continue from where you left off. In terms of pricing, they have some free lessons, but if you really want to learn a language, you’ll have to sign up for their subscription plans.
Overall, it’s a cheaper solution to Rosetta and they have a community that lets you connect with native speakers of the language you are trying to learn.
Busuu
Busuu is a language learning tutorial website that offers many helpful tools for learning English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, French, and more. Busuu has a short video that quickly reviews the features of the website.
Busuu is a fairly good language learning software and it provides several different ways to learn a foreign language: everything from vocabulary and writing to punctuation and grammar. Busuu also features quizzes, which give you a classroom like learning style.
They have lots of lessons and just about all of them are free. If you become a premium member, you get access to grammar, voice recording and review exercises, faster correction from a native speaker, travel and business course and level tests.
The pricing is pretty close to Babbel and it follows the same monthly subscription model. Overall, it’s very well done and has a lot of resources for each language beyond just being able to speak it. They also have mobile apps for easy learning on the go.
Duolingo
Duolingo is the first tool mentioned here that is completely free. They don’t have a huge number of languages, but they have all the popular ones that we have already mentioned above.
When you start a new language, you start at the top of a path and work your way down. If you already know some of the language, you can take placement tests to skip the lessons.
The lessons include different kinds of interactive questions which will help you read and write the new language.
You can also hear how words and sentences are pronounced so that you can speak it yourself. In addition, you can add friends from Facebook in case you want to learn with someone else. They also have discussion forums and even real world articles that you can translate once you become proficient in the language.
LiveMocha
LiveMocha is a website that is owned by Rosetta Stone and is basically their lower-level cheaper option. It’s still not free, but basically lets you purchase lessons in small bits and pieces. They also give you some free credits to start with that will basically get you about 5 free lessons. After that you have to spend about $1 per lesson.
Some languages have more lessons and courses than others, obviously, and they do have quite a few languages available. If you are looking for something bite-sized, this is a good option.
The lessons are pretty basic in that they include a short intro video and then some vocabulary flash cards. They also include audio recordings for each word. Overall, it’s a different take on learning than the way it is done in Rosetta Stone.
So these are a couple of good options you have when trying to learn a new language. They are especially good for popular languages like Spanish, French, German, Italian, etc. If you have any other tools you use, feel free to mention them in the comments. Enjoy!
