I would like input on the best foreign language program, thinking of German and/or Italian. This would be for travel and not necessarily to become fluent.

I would prefer something I could study with on the computer, at home or in the car, not in the classroom.

Thanks in advance for your help.

My husband and I are finding Rosetta Stone to be really great. The best tool I've found thus far.

Thanks Statia. I have seen that advertised and was going to look into it.

I found BBC Italian Steps very helpful - especially for travel phrases.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/lj/

I've been listening to learnitalianpod.com, and using Berlitz CD's from the library. I really like the podcast. I'll let you know how I manage in Italy next month. Friends like Rosetta Stone.

Not your preference, but I took a 12 wk evening Conversational Italian adult continuing ed class and loved it. Met some great people who shared travel tips.

I've had a good experience with "Behind the Wheel" series in French and Spanish. It has 8 cd's and no books so it's perfect for the car and especially downloaded on your iPod.

I did well in Paris only getting through 4 of the 8 cds.

I tried Michel Thomas but just couldn't click with him.