

If you’re planning on studying for at least an hour or more every day, you’ll probably get through at least one or two levels before a six month subscription runs out, and if you’re capable of continuing that level of focus you’ll definitely burn through all three in the space of a year. Whether the online system is a worthwhile investment or not will depend largely on your commitment level and how much time you have to invest. The subscription now auto-renews after the initial period, and you can call at any time to cancel, but it is an additional cost. (Some languages have more levels available check for your favorite on the Rosetta Stone website.) You can buy a subscription to the same lessons online for less–$224 for a year of access to all three levels–but once the subscription period is over you no longer have access to your investment, whereas the installed software is still sitting there ready for review.

All three levels of Irish, installed, cost $274 when No matter how you slice it, the Rosetta Stone language learning system is pricey.
