June 20, 2008--Rosetta Stone

We've been using Rosetta Stone for Spanish off and on for several years (unfortunately, more "off" than "on"...) and are very happy with it. So I'm happily entering a drawing for winning a third-edition version of a new language! To double my chances, I'm writing about it here and linking to DeeDee's blog, where I found out about (and am entering!) this contest. :-) Below is a blurb about the new Homeschool Version 3--I especially like that it comes with a headset and a microphone!

‘In case you've not heard, Rosetta Stone has just launched the first 14 languages of its new Homeschool foreign language curriculum in the UK. The new curriculum is available in three levels for each of the 14 languages released. This is not just the same Rosetta Stone program redone, it's an all new curriculum. Rosetta Stone Homeschool Version 3 includes a headset with microphone, and students must participate in lifelike conversations and actually produce language to advance through the program. Of course Rosetta Stone still incorporates listening, reading and writing as well in addition to speaking. Many homeschoolers requested grammar and vocabulary exercises, and with Rosetta Stone Homeschool Version 3, they're included! For parents, the new Parent Administrative Tools are integrated into the program and allow parents to easily enroll students in any of 12 predetermined lesson plans, monitor student progress, and view and print reports. Rosetta Stone has been the #1 foreign language curriculum among homeschoolers, and it doesn't look like that's going to change any time soon.’