I'm not sure about Rosetta Stone but I've got Michel Thomas' course which is only audio based
It basically aims to teach based on building up sentences and doesn't start with teaching you how to say your name and how old you are ...
That said, I've not got that far with it yet (too hectic) but have remembered what it did teach me*
*Though "non e possible per me cosi" may have limited uses... (it's not possible for me that way)
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