Hey Rosetta Stone - How about teaching ASL?

rockdrummer · 06-19-2009, 04:33 PM

I understand that Rosetta Stone methods are enabling people to learn new languages quickly but they don't offer ASL lessons. I wounder if they could use the same techniques to teach sign languages.

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Oceanblue7 · 06-19-2009, 06:22 PM

I believe they do. I had a former deaf student using Rosetta Stone to review ASL at the community college lab.

loml · 06-19-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanblue7

I believe they do. I had a former deaf student using Rosetta Stone to review ASL at the community college lab.

ASL is not listed as one of the languages at the Rosetta site.

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rockdrummer · 06-20-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanblue7

I believe they do. I had a former deaf student using Rosetta Stone to review ASL at the community college lab.

I don't see it on the website as a listed language. Can you give any further information about this?

Oceanblue7 · 06-20-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rockdrummer

I don't see it on the website as a listed language. Can you give any further information about this?

Yes, I noticed its not listed on the website. It was strange how it was in the community college lab while I worked with a deaf student using the ASL program by Rosetta Stone. I would probably email Rosette and ask for it. Maybe, not all languages are on website.

rockdrummer · 06-20-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Oceanblue7

Yes, I noticed its not listed on the website. It was strange how it was in the community college lab while I worked with a deaf student using the ASL program by Rosetta Stone. I would probably email Rosette and ask for it. Maybe, not all languages are on website.

Would it be possible for you to pm me the community college info and I will contact them to see how / where they got it. Thank you.. or if you prefer you could contact them and post here for others to benefit from. I appreciate your time.

Passionate4ASL · 06-21-2009, 03:28 PM

Emailing Rosetta sounds like a good idea. I was wondering about this with the childrens language cartoon name Muzzy. I guess with a cartoon it would be a bit harder though. Can't to hear what Rosetta says.

Oceanblue7 · 06-21-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rockdrummer

Would it be possible for you to pm me the community college info and I will contact them to see how / where they got it. Thank you.. or if you prefer you could contact them and post here for others to benefit from. I appreciate your time.

I suggest call Rosetta Stone or email them. I remember this was back in 2005 when I saw it. Many colleges go through construction and always changing buildings , it can be likely that its not there anymore. I would suggest contacting Rosetta Stone since, they make the product not the college.

Hear Again · 06-22-2009, 01:22 AM

This is a wonderful idea!

rockdrummer · 06-23-2009, 03:06 PM

Has anyone actually used the rosetta stone ASL course and if so, how was it? Did you learn fast?

rockdrummer · 06-23-2009, 04:44 PM

UGH!! I contacted a local Rosetta Stone store and was told that the ASL program was in the making and to contact corporate to find out when it will be released. When I called corporate they told me they dont' offer an ASL program and there is not any plans to do so. I just love it when I get conflicting information.

Oceanblue7 · 06-23-2009, 08:59 PM

Oh man, that's really a confusing reply indeed. I would suggest taking ASL classes that's where you will get some good training.

shel90 · 06-23-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rockdrummer

UGH!! I contacted a local Rosetta Stone store and was told that the ASL program was in the making and to contact corporate to find out when it will be released. When I called corporate they told me they dont' offer an ASL program and there is not any plans to do so. I just love it when I get conflicting information.

That's a shame!

Like OB7 said, what about taking ASL classes?

Hear Again · 06-24-2009, 01:31 AM

That's too bad. Creating an ASL program would have been an excellent idea because I've heard alot of great things about the Rosetta Stone language series.

web730 · 06-24-2009, 07:11 AM

I have seen the Rosetta tv ad few times but never thought about the ASL language before. Yup, they should have it, too... shame!

rockdrummer · 06-24-2009, 09:25 AM

Thanks!. I know about ASL classes. I was curious about Rosetta Stone teaching ASL because of how fast they claim they can teach a Language. I thought to myself "What about ASL?" but when I went to the site I didn't see it listed which is what prompted me to create the thread. Oh well... I guess it's their loss (no additional revenue)

Oceanblue7 · 06-24-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rockdrummer

Thanks!. I know about ASL classes. I was curious about Rosetta Stone teaching ASL because of how fast they claim they can teach a Language. I thought to myself "What about ASL?" but when I went to the site I didn't see it listed which is what prompted me to create the thread. Oh well... I guess it's their loss (no additional revenue)

Yes, even though they teach Spanish, I wouldn't invest money on the DVD/CD rather advance in the language taking a Spanish class. You will gain much more learning in the deaf culture and have fun! I will be studying Spanish in the fall

deafannieboo · 06-25-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by rockdrummer

UGH!! I contacted a local Rosetta Stone store and was told that the ASL program was in the making and to contact corporate to find out when it will be released. When I called corporate they told me they dont' offer an ASL program and there is not any plans to do so. I just love it when I get conflicting information.

Man it would sure be cool if they would offer like a course in it. Ya know? Grammer, syntax and the works for ASL. Hmmmm, maybe one day!

BecLak · 07-27-2009, 07:54 PM

Does anyone know of a website which uses Vlogs online to teach ASL in a systematic classroom type way, and that are for free?

ohaleceiffel · 11-12-2009, 12:36 PM

if you want Rosetta Stone to make an ASL product I encourage EVERYONE to go to

New Language Requests | Rosetta Stone

and ask for ASL to be added. if enough people do this they will make the product. tell your friends!

rockdrummer · 11-12-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ohaleceiffel

if you want Rosetta Stone to make an ASL product I encourage EVERYONE to go to

New Language Requests | Rosetta Stone

and ask for ASL to be added. if enough people do this they will make the product. tell your friends!

I did do that. You are right. Maybe if others do so they may offer it.

06-19-2009, 06:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Oceanblue7 Patriots Rock! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: She Walks by faith not by sight Posts: 6,695 Blog Entries: 26	I believe they do. I had a former deaf student using Rosetta Stone to review ASL at the community college lab. __________________ Ps.103:12 He washes our sins away into the ocean Brady's back "We have unfinished business to take care of" Randy Moss,#81, WR

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Passionate4ASL StormyStarySkies Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 277	Emailing Rosetta sounds like a good idea. I was wondering about this with the childrens language cartoon name Muzzy. I guess with a cartoon it would be a bit harder though. Can't to hear what Rosetta says. __________________ JennieLynn

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06-23-2009, 08:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
Oceanblue7 Patriots Rock! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: She Walks by faith not by sight Posts: 6,695 Blog Entries: 26	Oh man, that's really a confusing reply indeed. I would suggest taking ASL classes that's where you will get some good training. __________________ Ps.103:12 He washes our sins away into the ocean Brady's back "We have unfinished business to take care of" Randy Moss,#81, WR

06-24-2009, 01:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hear Again Each day is a gift. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 20,073 Blog Entries: 6	That's too bad. Creating an ASL program would have been an excellent idea because I've heard alot of great things about the Rosetta Stone language series. __________________ Left ear - Nucleus 24 Contour Advance with Freedom BTE (Implanted: 12/22/04 \| Activated: 1/18/05) Right ear - Nucleus Freedom (Implanted: 2/1/06 \| Activated: 3/1/06) Deafblind/Postlingual

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06-23-2009, 03:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
rockdrummer Weapon of mass percussion Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago area Posts: 4,086	Has anyone actually used the rosetta stone ASL course and if so, how was it? Did you learn fast?

06-23-2009, 04:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
rockdrummer Weapon of mass percussion Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago area Posts: 4,086	UGH!! I contacted a local Rosetta Stone store and was told that the ASL program was in the making and to contact corporate to find out when it will be released. When I called corporate they told me they dont' offer an ASL program and there is not any plans to do so. I just love it when I get conflicting information.

06-24-2009, 07:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
web730 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 2,163	I have seen the Rosetta tv ad few times but never thought about the ASL language before. Yup, they should have it, too... shame! __________________

06-24-2009, 09:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
rockdrummer Weapon of mass percussion Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago area Posts: 4,086	Thanks!. I know about ASL classes. I was curious about Rosetta Stone teaching ASL because of how fast they claim they can teach a Language. I thought to myself "What about ASL?" but when I went to the site I didn't see it listed which is what prompted me to create the thread. Oh well... I guess it's their loss (no additional revenue)

07-27-2009, 07:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
BecLak CoffeeLover Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thailand Posts: 33	Does anyone know of a website which uses Vlogs online to teach ASL in a systematic classroom type way, and that are for free?

11-12-2009, 12:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
ohaleceiffel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	if you want Rosetta Stone to make an ASL product I encourage EVERYONE to go to New Language Requests \| Rosetta Stone and ask for ASL to be added. if enough people do this they will make the product. tell your friends!

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