Disney area - Where can I learn Spanish?

[DisneyCamper]

Some really great ideas. Thanks so much.

[hgebel]

Originally Posted by boy3365

I believe you can go to the computer lab at one of the Orange County Public Libraries and use Rosetta Stone there. I at least remember seeing that on a schedule in the past. That beats paying $500 for something that may not work. At least you can try it before you buy it.

I don't know if they have it now, they used to but changed to different software after Rosetta Stone changed their rules for organizations. But I haven't looked for a while so it could be back. When they had it, you could actually use it from your home computer (over the internet, you didn't get a disk) as long as you had a library card.

-Harry

[hgebel]

Originally Posted by DisneyCamper

Does Rosetta Stone work? Wonder if it's on e-bay? Thanks for the idea.

Rosetta Stone is a good program, although (like any language software or classroom instruction) you do need to supplement it with real-world practice. Although Orlando isn't even vaguely close to being "largely a Spanish speaking city" as a previous poster stated, there are certainly plenty of Spanish speaking residents that will allow you to have plenty of practice.

As for another poster's suggestion that you return it for a full refund even if it was satisfactory; I don't even know how to respond to that.

-Harry

[EndersDrift]

Originally Posted by hgebel

Rosetta Stone is a good program, although (like any language software or classroom instruction) you do need to supplement it with real-world practice. Although Orlando isn't even vaguely close to being "largely a Spanish speaking city" as a previous poster stated, there are certainly plenty of Spanish speaking residents that will allow you to have plenty of practice.

As for another poster's suggestion that you return it for a full refund even if it was satisfactory; I don't even know how to respond to that.

-Harry

Large (adj): Of considerable or relatively great size, extent, or capacity. Syn: Great, Huge, Sizable, Substantial

Orlando Metro has a sizable Spanish population.

Many of the areas particularly around Disney are even more Spanish speaking. 42% of Kissimmee is Hispanic. Buena Ventura Lakes is 55% Hispanic. Orlando is 25% Hispanic on its own. Still what most would consider a sizable amount. 1 out of every 4 people living in Orlando are Hispanic. That ratio goes up closer to 2 to 1 as you approach Disney.

And for the record I never said Orlando, I said the city they will be living in which sounds more like Kissimmee than Orlando since not many residential parts of Orlando are close to Disney.

[iuki001]

Originally Posted by DisneyCamper

Once I move to the area, I'd like to learn to speak Spanish. Does anyone have any ideas where this can be done for free or a reasonable price?

Although many people recommend Rosetta Stone (very expensive), it does not teach you grammar, etc. I learned a lot from a set of 4 books I purchased from Costco for about $30. It's from Penton Overseas, Inc. called "Speak in a Week". There's another similar one from the same company that wasn't very good. Be sure to get the one with the illustrated cartoons. I have bought several Spanish programs and this is the one that I learned the most about speaking Spanish.

Adios amigo.

iuki

[DisneyCamper]

Thanks so much for all the suggestions. I should be off to a good start with these ideas to research.

[g0gat0rs]

If you really want to learn for free, go check out your local library. The resources won't get any better than that.