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language software attempts to bridge this gap by providing a voice-recognition function. Students speak into a microphone, and the sounds they make are analyzed by the computer and matched to the target. A graphic analysis shows the wave form of the spoken phrase as well as relative pitch changes. A meter indicates how close the student gets to the target. This is a very good feature that allows you to finely tune your pronunciation by comparing the target phrase to your own recorded sample. And the software has much more patience than a human teacher.Writing Mandarin ChineseThe Rosetta Stone language lessons for Mandarin Chinese allow you to practice listening, speaking, reading and writing. The reading lessons can be done in your choice of Pinyin, simplified Chinese characters, or traditional Chinese characters. You can switch between each type of reading at any time. The writing portion is only for Pinyin, and it requires you to input tones as well as the correct Pinyin spelling. I think it’s an oversight to exclude Chinese characters from the writing section, because there are many characters which have the same Pinyin spelling. Even though Rosetta Stone allows you to practice your Pinyin spelling, (a skill which is useful for inputing Chinese characters on a computer), it uses a clumsy input method for tones. The Rosetta Stone software has its own input method that does not correspond to the Microsoft Windows input method, or any other that I’ve seen. Rather than use numbers to indicate tone numbers, you must double key the vowels which have tone marks. This is awkward and time consuming, Rosetta Stone Spanish (Spain)
and is not a “real-world” skill that can be used in other applications.Rosetta Stone FormatsRosetta Stone is a registered trademark of Rosetta Stone Ltd.The Rosetta Stone Mandarin Chinese package is available in two formats: CDs and subscriptions.The CD format requires a minimum setup as follows: Windows 2000 or XP, Mac OS X 10.3 or higher128 MB RAM250 MB free hard-drive space16-bit sound card800 x 600 display resolutionSpeech Recognition feature requires a headset microphone (USB or analog)Subscriptions are available for periods of 3, 6, or 12 months, and give you access to all the lessons from levels 1 and 2. If you are a dedicated student and know you can maintain a regular study schedule, the web-based lessons can save you money. The added bonus is that you can study Mandarin anywhere you have an Internet connection.Minimum requirements for subscriptions:56K or better modem connectionBrowsers (minimum version): Internet Explorer 6sp1, Netscape 7.1, Firefox 1.5, Safari 1.3 and higherShockwave plug-in installed on browserBottom LineRosetta Stone language software is an excellent way to learn Mandarin Chinese. It provides a natural learning environment and the progressive lessons allow you to master vocabulary and grammar at a controlled pace. The only thing Rosetta Stone cannot help you with is conversation. Work with a tutor for this - either in a classroom or one-on-one instruction - and you will get the necessary conversation practice. Rosetta Stone stands well on its own, but if you can combine it with classroom instruction you are well on the way to mastering Mandarin Chinese. Rosetta Stone Chinese