There are several alternatives to Rosetta Stone - some are not as detailed and thorough but at least offer language assistance.
One resource to check is Annenberg Media - the registration is free and Spanish and French are both available.
Check it out!
There are a couple additional options that I have run across:
ReplyDeleteMango Languages
http://www.mangolanguages.com/
"Mango is designed to equip you with conversational abilities from the very start. Whether you're learning how to order a pizza or ask when the game starts, Mango immerses you in real, everyday conversations in 12 different language courses."
They do sell the service to libraries - more info here:
http://www.mangolanguages.com/main/libraries
They offer lessons in the following languages:
-Brazilian Portuguese
-Spanish
-Japanese
-French
-German
-Italian
-Greek
-Russian
-Mandarin Chinese
-English for Polish Speakers
-English for Spanish Speakers
-English for Brazilian Portuguese Speakers
The other one is LiveMocha
http://www.livemocha.com/
"Livemocha is the world's largest online community for language learners, with free lessons and a global community to help you learn a new language."