It really seemed like a brilliant plan. We would go to a Spanish-speaking country, and our children, who have been in a Spanish immersion school for four years, would be in charge. Finn and Kiki, ages 8 and 10, would grow their prefrontal cortexes, they would overcome paralyzing shyness, they would engage with a foreign… (read more)

In January, the Modern Language Association made an astonishing announcement in The Chronicle of Higher Education: From 2013 to 2016, colleges across the United States cut 651 foreign language programs. French was the hardest hit, losing 129 programs, followed by Spanish with 118, German with 86 and Italian with 56. Once these programs close, they… (read more)

In the Italian language, degrees of affection matter. Despite the reputation Italians have garnered as passionate people, the language makes distinctions between romantic and familial love that are important to understand. If you trust Google translate to give you a straightforward interpretation of how to say “I love you” in Italian to English, you’ll miss… (read more)

Here’s what to eat, drink, do, and say in the “Second Rome” If you’re looking to speak Turkish, start here. If you’re on your way to Turkey with an appetite, we’ve got you covered. Istanbul has always been billed as a mysterious destination for travelers, a gateway of intrigue where East meets West. This European… (read more)

In Italy, greetings are more than just words. They’re an essential tenet of the language and part of the friendliness the Italian people embrace. Rosetta Stone understands that sometimes, you won’t know what to say. That’s why our Italian lessons embed a feature that lets you quickly call up a word when you’re stuck, moving… (read more)