5. FOREIGN LANGUAGE BOOKS AND SOFTWARE
You can find foreign language course books and software to guide you in your study of another language. Like a course of instruction, there are a few things you should check for to make sure that you are getting a foreign language course that will pay off.
Look for the LevelMake sure that the book or software offers support for your current level of mastery and has additional resources so that the book or software can continue to be useful as you advance your studies.
Check for the FundamentalsEvery foreign language course book or software should stress the fundamentals of the language: syntax, grammar and usage, as well as vocabulary.
SimplicityLearning a foreign language is plenty challenging. Look for a textbook or software course that is direct, clear and understandable.
Foreign Language ResourcesCommercial foreign language site for businesses: http://www.rosettastone.com/en/corporationshttp://www.rosettastone.com/en/corporations
Nice directory to resources for French, German and Spanish: http://aliscot.com/idiomas/links/index.htm
Online foreign dictionaries and more: http://www.alphadictionary.com/index.shtml