OK, language experts - what is better to refresh a long-ago learned language:

[Flaxbee]

Rosetta Stone, or Living Language?

I took 1.5 years of Italian in college, and have Romance language background (1 year of Spanish and 3 of French in high school).

That was 20 years ago. I have a friend who is from Italy and she's said she'll help me with Italian (which I loved, actually - very fun) but I need to brush up before I feel any sort of ability to even try to speak. I also might get a consulting position where it would be helpful (but not required) to speak Italian, so I really would like to become proficient sooner rather than later.

I ordered Living Language Complete Edition, beginner through advanced from Amazon, and my husband found and bought the 2002 edition of levels one and two of Rosetta Stone from our local thrift store.

Any thoughts on the better program? I thought I'd just use them both, but I've also heard that doing so could confuse my brain and slow down re-learning and absorption of the language.

I appreciate any input. and thank you!

[Flaxbee]

1. No one? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?

[a la izquierda]

2. I honestly don't know which is better.

But I've used Duolingo online a and enjoyed it. My french got better.
Practice and listening should help, no matter what you use. Good luck

[Flaxbee]

3. thanks, a la izquierda... hadn't heard of Duolingo

will check it out, too.