Guest stbygain Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 (edited) . Edited January 9, 2009 by Swingin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dagoden Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 This really is a good program. However, think twice about using it if you want to study Korean. For some reason their Korean program is absolutely dreadful. I realize it is free, but you would be better off paying for a class or software elseware. Just my 2 cents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trebuin Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Sadly, the education office said to me that the air force will no longer pay you extra if you speak one of even the advanced languages unless it is related to your career field...eg. translator. Could someone double check this in case I was fed a line? Thanks. Treb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I tried to sign up for it a few weeks ago. It is legit, you get access to the online Rosetta Stone for the time it takes to complete the program or one year (lesser of), then take the AF language skills test at the end. Unfortunately, they either are not paying for too many spots or a lot of guys are using it because I'm still on a waiting list for it. You can also have access to the same program through the library on many overseas bases and I don't think you'd have to take the test then. In the mean time, I'm listening to a pretty good audio program from the base library by Pimsleur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbar Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Originally posted by dagoden: This really is a good program. However, think twice about using it if you want to study Korean. For some reason their Korean program is absolutely dreadful. I realize it is free, but you would be better off paying for a class or software elseware. Just my 2 cents... Two. I'm taking Korean at DLI now and the Rosetta Stone Korean I did helped not much at all... Declan's Korean stuff was a lot more helpful. PBAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownTail SandFlea Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Does anyone know if there is free registration for field-graders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Everything I saw for the stateside program is for CGO's. If you happen to be overseas, the library sign up didn't say anything about rank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChkHandleDn Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 How long did it take for you to be notified of your enrollment after emailing them your application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Couple days (I assume you're asking me since no one else talked about contacting them recently), it wasn't an enrollment in the program, it was just a form letter saying something along the lines of 'thanks for your application, you are now on a waiting list, we'll let you know when it's your turn.' Didn't give any estimate as to how long the wait was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChkHandleDn Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Yeah I emailed my application on Sunday. I haven't received anything yet. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravedigger Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Does anybody know if there are any updates on how to get free language training from the Air Force? The Rosetta Stone thing for CGOs is no longer available according to the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smoke_Jaguar4 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) Does anybody know if there are any updates on how to get free language training from the Air Force? The Rosetta Stone thing for CGOs is no longer available according to the site. 1. Log onto the Air Force Portal www.my.af.mil 2. From the main page, under the Training and Education header, click on "Language and Culture Development Program". This page offers all the available language resources in the USAF. 3. To find specifically Rosetta Stone, under Useful Links click on "International Affairs Specialist"; you'll find Rosetta Stone under IAS Language Programs. I'd put in a direct link but the URL gets mangled. Hope this helps. SJ4 Edited July 1, 2008 by Smoke_Jaguar4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilitaryToFinance Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Thanks for the info. I really want to get back to learning Chinese. Anybody used the Rosetta Stone for Mandarin? I see some other people have said their Korean stuff isn't any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravedigger Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 1. Log onto the Air Force Portal www.my.af.mil 2. From the main page, under the Training and Education header, click on "Language and Culture Development Program". This page offers all the available language resources in the USAF. 3. To find specifically Rosetta Stone, under Useful Links click on "International Affairs Specialist"; you'll find Rosetta Stone under IAS Language Programs. I'd put in a direct link but the URL gets mangled. Hope this helps. SJ4 Awesome, thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flare Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 That sounds semi-complicated. If that doesn't work, PM me and I can give you the e-mail address of the chick at KRND who enrolls people in the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Additionally, if you're going to an OCONUS base, check out the base library and/or education center. I just found out that Ramstein offers free Rosetta Stone courses through the library. I believe you have to accomplish the course on the library computers, but it's free (which is always a good deal). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herk Driver Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Additionally, if you're going to an OCONUS base, check out the base library and/or education center. I just found out that Ramstein offers free Rosetta Stone courses through the library. I believe you have to accomplish the course on the library computers, but it's free (which is always a good deal). In addition, there are other language programs out there besides Rosetta. EUCOM has several available to the base populace and some you can access from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravedigger Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Just a quick update for anyone interested, it is actually pretty simple: Click on the link, fill out the application (it takes about 3 minutes), fax it in, and you are set. Rosetta Stone is available to all Air Force Officers. https://www.my.af.mil/gcss-af/USAF/AFP40/At...Application.pdf Thanks for the help everybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsokimapilot Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Anyone know of a program with no wait where I can get Rosetta Stone at a discounted price. I just got an assignment in the SOUTHCOM AOR in a couple months and I don't know much Spanish beyond cerveza and chi chis. I don't mind shelling out the cash, but would like to save as much as possible. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Anyone know of a program with no wait where I can get Rosetta Stone at a discounted price. I just got an assignment in the SOUTHCOM AOR in a couple months and I don't know much Spanish beyond cerveza and chi chis. I don't mind shelling out the cash, but would like to save as much as possible. Try e-Bay. I got Rosetta Stone German for about 40 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flare Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Anyone know of a program with no wait where I can get Rosetta Stone at a discounted price. I just got an assignment in the SOUTHCOM AOR in a couple months and I don't know much Spanish beyond cerveza and chi chis. I don't mind shelling out the cash, but would like to save as much as possible. Thanks. Dude, the above processes only take a few days at most (the course is online). You'll get it just as fast that way as going out and buying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smoke_Jaguar4 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Dude, the above processes only take a few days at most (the course is online). You'll get it just as fast that way as going out and buying it. Getting a personal copy isn't a bad idea. The IAS program comes with two strings attached: 1. They'll want you to take the proficiency test after you've signed up for the program. If you're not interested in the SOUTHCOM AOR as a career option, then this is not something you'll want on your SURF. 2. The license they give you expires after a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsokimapilot Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Try e-Bay. I got Rosetta Stone German for about 40 bucks. Is the ebay route legit? Or did you get what you paid for? I'm not super smart on software licensing. Are you allowed to sell used software online if you remove it from your computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Is the ebay route legit? Or did you get what you paid for? I'm not super smart on software licensing. Are you allowed to sell used software online if you remove it from your computer? It works just fine. I don't know if it's legit, but they seem like the original copies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brwwg&b Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 It's legit to sell your used software (given that you have removed it from your computer, and aren't holding on to burned/"backup" copies) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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