text: how can i determine which one is better for me? how can i determine which learning item is best suited for me? i am trying to learn french and i don't know if i should use the rosetta stone software or the pimsleur cds. i can afford both of them but don't know which one to choose. i have attempted to learn french in school but i got a d throughout the course. how can i evaluate which learning style is best for me? may be you could get some advice from your french teacher in school. he (she) may have some clue as to what went wrong, and therefore help you decide which of these two learning styles is best for you.  (and good for you to keep trying!!)