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For over 30 years, Rosetta Stone has helped change people's lives through the power of language education. Founded in 1992, Rosetta Stone uses advanced digital technology to help all types of learners speak, read, and write 25 languages. Our innovative digital solutions drive positive learning outcomes for the inspired learner at home and in schools and workplaces around the world. Rosetta Stone joined the IXL Learning family in 2021.

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Press releases

Rosetta Stone Steps into the Ring with USA Boxing to Champion Language Learning

USA Boxing will use Rosetta Stone to collaborate more effectively and build deeper connections with the international boxing community.

December 2024Read article

Rosetta Stone for Schools Partners with Youngstown State University to Strengthen its Foreign Language Program

This collaboration merges YSU’s expert faculty with Rosetta Stone’s cutting-edge technology to deliver an immersive, multi-layered language learning experience.

December 2024Read article

Rosetta Stone for Schools and Lynn Public Schools Partner to Accelerate Equitable Language Learning

Students, families, and staff will leverage Rosetta Stone to enhance their English and world language skills.

April 2024Read article

Rosetta Stone Releases Interactive Picture Dictionaries in Mandarin

The release expands Rosetta Stone's collection of picture dictionaries, which also includes Spanish and French, to help learners of all ages master essential language skills offline.

October 2023Read article

Rosetta Stone for Schools Wins 2023 SIIA CODiE Award for Best Solution for English Language Learners

The platform received high marks from CODiE judges for its immersive lessons, rich teacher resources and advanced pronunciation recognition capabilities.

July 2023Read article

Rosetta Stone Extends Partnership with IRAP Donating Language Learning Subscriptions to Refugees

Rosetta Stone will continue providing its platform to IRAP for free to ease the resettlement process for displaced persons across the world.

May 2022Read article

Rosetta Stone in the news

Best online courses and certificate programs to master new skills in 2025

“'Rosetta Stone all the way,' says Simona Wright, PhD, Italian Program director at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). 'The language selection is among the most comprehensive, ranging from French, to Tagalog, to Farsi.'”

April 2025Read article

Rosetta Stone Language Learning Review

“Rosetta Stone is a wonderful, polished, and technically competent language-learning program. If you're a beginner who wants to build a foundation of vocabulary and grammar, it's our top pick among paid language-learning software.”

September 2024Read article

Ojibwe-language dub of "Star Wars: A New Hope" gets its first screenings, inspiring native speakers

"As many first-language Ojibwe speakers dwindle, many groups and tribes have been working to preserve and revitalize the language for future generations. This includes a Rosetta Stone project led by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.”

August 2024Read article

5 of Our Favorite Free Language Learning Apps of 2024

“Rosetta Stone is a professional-grade service for language learning, but they offer a free app meant specifically to help travelers learn basic words and phrases. There are dozens of pictures tied to common phrases that are spoken to you in the target language.”

July 2024Read article

49 Best Gifts for Moms that Any Kind of Mother Will Love

“Whether your mom dreams of learning French, Italian or Mandarin, help her by giving her Rosetta Stone, one of our favorite language learning softwares. It’s easy to use, intuitive, and perfect for beginners.”

July 2024Read article

The Best Language Learning Apps for 2024

“Rosetta Stone is one of the best software programs for learning a language, especially for beginners. It excels at introducing new words and basic grammar, like conjugation and agreement, in a way that's compelling.”

July 2024Read article

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Rosetta Stone success stories

They say it's a small world. I think it makes it smaller if you learn another language.

Amber

Shreveport, Louisiana

Studying: Spanish

Once you start, it's not that intimidating. And it's extraordinarily rewarding as well.

Butovens

Born in France, lives in California

French tutor studying Japanese and Spanish

Recently I decided that I had to go beyond just purely audio and start learning it more in depth - and that's when I decided to go with Rosetta Stone.

Pamela

Hawaii

Studying: Russian

You have to speak Italian to get past 'tourist' Italy...and that's 95% of it.

Carole

Washington, D.C.

Studying: Italian

Don't worry about the big picture. Don't worry about having that fluent conversation with someone...just focus on the basics and have fun doing it along the way—it's really about the journey when it comes to language.

Peter

Los Angeles, California

Studying: Italian and Spanish

Once you start getting to the point where people see you trying, they just open up. The whole world opens up, and the world becomes smaller.

Melissa

Baltimore, Maryland

Studying: Japanese

When you're going out to serve and try and help them in a moment of need, you try to make them as comfortable as possible and better serve them...and I can help them just by speaking in their native language.

Kevin

Santa Barbara, California

Studying: Spanish

My students all learn different languages. One boy's mother is Korean, so it's great he's studying it. He's been able to converse more with some family members.

Jessica

Phoenix, Arizona

Teaches 3rd-12th grade using Rosetta Stone