$0 Rosetta Stone Subscription (1 Free Language Only) @ Rosetta Stone via Salinas Public Library

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Scrooge McDeal on 02/08/2023 - 18:56 salinaspubliclibrary.org (1646 clicks)
Last edited 03/08/2023 - 10:34 by 1 other user

I have found this deal somewhere online.
So Rosetta Stone it's a Language Subscription App. On the app it says that it costs $$. But there is a way to get it for one language for free.

How to get the freebie

1. Optional for Android — Download App for mobile use
   First download the app
   Note: Don't sign up or anything. Just download the app.

2. Access free offer page
   Go to this website and scroll until you find Rosetta Stone. Click on the + and then click on the Visit Rosetta Stone.

3. Sign up & choose language
   Then put an email where it writes Username, enter a password and choose one of the language of your choice.
   Note: Choose wisely the language. You can only choose one. And you can not change the language.
   Click on the Sign in.

4. Optional for iOS — Download App for mobile use**
   Download the iOS app
   Reported to work by Flyingdoc

5. Go to Rosetta Stone
   Click on the Launch Rosetta Stone Foundation

6. Start learning
   The web learning portal / app will open. Sign in with the same Email and Password (if required) and you are ready to enjoy the freebie. No payment information required.

7. Optional for Web — Revisit learning portal
   Log in from here to revisit web learning portal.

Edit: "You may study more than one language. Switching from one language to another language must be performed only on this page." Thanks to @BigLeviathan.

Enjoy!!

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      Flyingdoc on 03/08/2023 - 17:56

      +1

      Agree. Not better but complimentary.
      Doesn't replace Duolingo for me

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  Team America on 03/08/2023 - 13:58

  +1

  Sorry but this deal isn't the done thing. Libraries are largely charitable organizations. Over half of California households speak a language other than English at home. These licenses could help change someone's life lost in a new country.

  There is no chance that the intended recipient for these licenses is bargain hunters in Australia.

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    RBZ10 on 03/08/2023 - 18:58

    So you also dont purchase vpns and subscribe to turkey or indian or Brazilian versions of your favourite apps then.

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      NoApostrophePlurals on 03/08/2023 - 20:45

      +1

      You're comparing government departments with limited resources offering services for the disadvantaged to multi billion dollar international conglomerates?….

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        RBZ10 on 03/08/2023 - 23:02

        Idk if you have ever seen how gov departments budget but they literally piss tax payer money up the wall regularly. Local councils are a classic look at Penrith council wanting a 200k business trip for 5 ppl to study regional airports in the uk….. im sure the rate payers of penrith council area totally agree with that considered and measured decision and the value that will bring. Or maybe the aus gov pissing billions on subs that have close to zero value unless ypu put nuclear weapons onboard….. the point doesnt matter how big or small money gets pissed up the wall on the regular.

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      Team America on 03/08/2023 - 22:16

      Not even close to the same thing.

      1. Spotify etc still make money and a profit from cheap subscriptions in India etc. They know what's going on and choose not to fix it. Likely because they see you as a cheap person who would never pay regular price. Allowing India subscriptions is a loophole to get money they otherwise wouldn't.

      2. You are putting out money and taking a risk of them cancelling your account at any time without a refund. Versus an anonymous account with a free Rosetta Stone download.

      3. You are actually using your Spotify account and getting value. Most people here are just getting the Rosetta Stone app the same way I collect epic games. They are unlikely to ever use it.
         It takes thousands of hours to master a language. For a person with no true motivations to learn a language they will quickly fail. I've studied Spanish for four years and lived in Germany for three years. It would likely take 750 hours to reach my level in those languages and my language skills are basically useless IRL.

      4. Getting Spotify in India isn't taking away a Spotify account from someone in India. Every single person who got Rosetta Stone from this deal is one less person in Salinas who can get it. Salinas is 80% Hispanic so basically everyone there needs to learn better English or Spanish.

      5. Spotify isn't going to shut down because a few thousand people get an account in India. Salinas library almost shut down about twenty years ago. They have a budget of a few million dollars per year. In the worst case scenario that the library is actually paying $60 USD for each account…a few thousand people signing up here could be up to 10% of there annual budget. ozbargain might actually close the library

      6. Again you aren't going to use Rosetta Stone and actually learn a language. There's literally no upside. If you were focused and hard working enough to casually learn a new language you would make enough money to not be on ozbargain.

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        RBZ10 on 03/08/2023 - 22:58

        Love the way you just assume that somehow you are taking someone elses account away 😂😂, you do realise that schools, libraries, large businesses generally get volume licenses when they purchase, if it was the way youre outlining it the library would be doing it on a per library card number basis like pretty much every library in existence, but dont let me stop your wild speculation.

        As an example https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=8997844…

        I agree a majority of ppl will not use it as like you say its like epic games free games ppl just grab them and give away their consent for marketing which is funny 😂 look i got a free game and a new pal to track me and pass my info to for a game ill never play.

        Pretty sure re your india spotify example its more likely more mucking around to identify who is and isnt a genuine signed up user. Why do i think this working in software and look at netflix as an example, they only did it after they applied a blanket rule and way of accurately determining what was going on, but can still kind of get round it with ipad version etc. But if you get shutting the wrong users off enjoy the pr firestorm.

        Also do you ever try and buy price errors on amazon? Because what youre trying to imply is just as bad as that when a third party seller gets rekt.

        Literally ozbargains the place of taking advantage of others with hacks and work arounds for all kinds of things but if its a business its ok 😏 if its a library that purchases a volume license no no bad, next youll be telling me charoties are good things because 20% goes to the actual cause! The other 80% staff expense of ceo on a mil or two but charities are ok because not for profit…… biggest con in the game.

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  mutnyi2001 on 03/08/2023 - 14:58

  +3

  Rosetta Stone has been considered one of the worst products in language learning on the market. Multiple reviews from different sources and personal experience confirm it.

  Yes, it is free (for one year), but how useful your time will be spent, and what knowledge you will get?

  If you want to really study a language, there are plenty of alternatives. Yes, most of them are not free, but they also tend to bring the desired results.

  If you ask my opinion, I've found Speakly app suitable for me in studying French and German (the languages with similar English grammar). For Spanish, I've chosen Babbel app as I need grammar explanation for that language. I've purchased lifetime subscriptions as I don't want to be pressured with the ticking time- I purchased Babbel subscription via Lifehacker au website with 20% off, and negotiated a discount directly with Speakly.

  Mandarin, my next language, is full of free apps to study. I've tried the one called HelloChinese, and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this free app! Strongly recommend.

  In summary, free is not always the best choice, especially when your precious time is involved.

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    Ramrunner on 04/08/2023 - 07:56

    No mention of DuoLingo which I use. Didn't like it or didn't try it?

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      mutnyi2001 on 04/08/2023 - 09:42

      +1

      I tried DuoLingo many years ago, and didn't like their 'kids' interface, points, games, etc. with little ephasis on grammar and speaking part. My daughter has been using it to 'taste' German, and she likes it so far (free version).

      In my opinion, Duolingo may be suitable for someone to 'kick start' their journey to language learning, and subsequently shift to other resources. Having said that, I personally wouldn't invest my efforts and time into Duolingo with many alternative and more efficient products on the market.

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        wisdomtooth on 06/08/2023 - 12:47

        Rosetta Stone has been considered one of the worst products in language learning on the market.

        I'm loving it! Love it how it doesn't lecture you, just gives you natural heuristics to figure out the language with images, and is pretty good at recognising pronunciation. Pretty addictive too; I've found myself pulling it out as a pastime instead of scrolling some inane newsfeed or bargain forum 😅

        It's even got some science behind it.

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          mutnyi2001 on 07/08/2023 - 20:29

          @wisdomtooth: 'sciency behind it'- the date of the presentation- February 1997 (26 years ago). I would have supported the methology/Rosetta Stone 26 years ago. But… 26 years…

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            wisdomtooth on 08/08/2023 - 11:22

            @mutnyi2001: K… What's new, Doc?

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              mutnyi2001 on 08/08/2023 - 12:36

              @wisdomtooth: The world never stops moving. What was considered a revolutionary method 26 years ago, right now is a 'mammoth era' junk. The one who fails to adjust/adapt is destined to extinct.

              Rosetta has already been struggling with the number of active users, and recently had to significantly drop the subscription prices.

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  belongsinforums on 03/08/2023 - 15:22

  +2

  Stealing from corporations. big no. Stealing from public libraries? No problem

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    pencilman on 03/08/2023 - 16:14

    -1

    It's not stealing. It's leveraging opportunities

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  carrie810 on 05/08/2023 - 10:50

  +5

  I got this error on safari:
  An error was encountered during registration. Please try again or view your support options.

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    fluke on 05/08/2023 - 15:54

    me too

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  johninmelb on 05/08/2023 - 17:42

  I am getting error signing up as well both on my android phone and on the PC.

  Maybe they have put geo blocking in place with all the applications from OzBargainers.

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    constipated on 05/08/2023 - 20:54

    Doesn't work with US VPN. Same error.

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  hexcide on 06/08/2023 - 02:03

  +3

  If you live in Western Australia, you can get Rosetta Stone without bankrupting an American library using your free membership (proof of address required) of the State Library of WA and visiting their Rosetta Stone launching page

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    Ramrunner on 07/08/2023 - 08:23

    +1

    This works! Good stuff hexcide!

    Maybe this should be a [WA] bargain LoL

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      hexcide on 08/08/2023 - 03:23

      I'm glad it worked as I'm not in WA to try it, unfortunately :)

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  johninmelb on 06/08/2023 - 12:51

  I still cannot get into it. Tried different email addresses etc, but no go. I suspect EBSCO have cottoned on to this and blocked us somehow.

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  rabkoa on 06/08/2023 - 17:49

  +2

  After sign up, I got an error "An error was encountered during registration. Please try again…"

  I tried the links on different browsers as well. Same error. Is the promotion finished?

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    BewareOfThe Dog on 09/08/2023 - 10:22

    I encountered the same error.

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  BewareOfThe Dog on 07/08/2023 - 13:43

  No Klingon?

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