I wanted to warn the community about Rosetta Stone’s current business practices regarding their legacy software.

I own a $500 permanent license for their language package. This is a standalone software product that requires zero ongoing support or server maintenance from them. However, their activation process uses a "Request Code" system where you must contact them via phone or email to receive a "Response Code" to unlock the software you purchased.

When I contacted support to activate my paid software, they explicitly refused to provide the Response Code. Instead, they told me that the only way to use their product now is to sign up for their new web-based subscription model (monthly, annual or "lifetime" paywall).

They aren't just "ending support" for old software; they are actively gatekeeping the activation of a product I already own to force an upsell. Effectively, they have remotely "bricked" a $500 purchase to move me onto a recurring payment plan.

If you are considering buying Rosetta Stone, be aware that "Lifetime" or "Permanent" doesn't actually mean you will be allowed to use the software once they decide to change their billing model.

Connecting with teachers is good; the classroom connection function is not so good so far. Hidden costs of processing fees that don't show until after you have chosen the class. 

Effective and great program, the majority of the teachers are great! However, professors who flaunt their MAs but can't maintain humility ("sore loser" attitude) when presented with facts and research don't advocate the leadership qualities a teacher should have, an important quality that should be transferred to students beyond just the lessons themselves.

cchatty is a great site for learning the Chinese language.

I found and downloaded some very useful pdf books from it, which I have been searching for a really long time.

And also, there are some free online tools for learning Chinese, the one I personally use the most is the Copybook generator, it is amazing and useful for my Chinese character writing practice.

Miss Wang is professional and very patient, always positive and encouraging. Cannot get my deals done without her support on the language learning.

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