Rosetta Stories

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Flexible Learning

I love using Rosetta Stone as an adjunct to more traditional Spanish lessons. As an adult leaner who never took Spanish in high school or college, I started learning Spanish by taking some private and group Spanish lessons at a local language school. But, I work full time, go to school part time, and have a family! The time and commitment to scheduled class times didn't always work out.

Rosetta Stone gives me the flexibility to learn and practice whenever I can. I can also work at my own pace, which I really like. Each year as part of my job, I take a group of students to Guatemala to do volunteer work at a school and therapy center for children with disabilities. I have to be able to communicate with the staff at the center, with the children and their families, and with the locals in the community where we stay.

I'm no where near fluent, but Rosetta Stone has helped me to be able to not only do my job better, but to experience more deeply the richness of the culture and the people who are now my friends.

— Jennifer A.

Family Tree

My mother is from Thailand, yet she never taught me Thai. This was a difficult challenge for me when I was finally able to meet my older estranged sister in Thailand in 2004. She spoke no English, and I had less than 3 months to prepare of the trip. With only a previous history of learning mild Thai, I felt completely unprepared for the trip. I found Rosetta Stone Thai and diligently began to study the language.

Upon arrival, I was instantly able to speak to my sister. My two nieces, 5 and 7, were speaking quickly in Thai. But I was able to understand some of what they said, and was surprised at myself when I was able to understand more throughout the trip. Rosetta Stone really helped me reconnect with a family that I barely knew. Thank you so much for helping me!

— Linda S.

Brain Booster

I suffered a traumatic brain injury in May 2006. I've been limited in physical and cognitive activities after my injury and have suffered cognitive challenges. After discussions with my doctors and therapist, they recommended that learning a new language would help stimulate my brain. According to them, learning a new language increases brain function and creates new neuro-pathways. I chose to learn Portuguese, a common language in Brazil. I'm interested in the Brazilian culture and the beauty of the people. My goal is to speak the language to better understand the culture and develop new relationships.

What surprised me about learning the new language through Rosetta Stone was that even after my brain injury, it was very easy for me to learn the information because of the simple straightforward way it was presented and the various techniques provided. Rosetta Stone techniques are very motivating and helped me to build my self-confidence in speaking a new language. For example, the visual aids were extremely helpful on a cognitive level. The lessons stimulated and challenged my mind without taxing it, in other words it was stress and anxiety free.

Taking the course I developed new neuro-pathways and stimulated my brain, which has helped me in my recovery. I feel very confident that I will be able to speak and understand the Portuguese language, which will be very helpful in my travels and experiences to Brazil.

— Rudy M.