Some days ago, I was cornered by a New York sophisticate who wanted to challenge me on Rosetta Stone’s efficacy….
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Have Fun with Your New Language!
One thing I’ve noticed while trying to use German during my time in Berlin is that I’m having a lot of fun. While it’s true that I’m often frustrated—by…
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A History Lesson in Three Dimensions
I liked the city of Leon instantly. The former capital of Nicaragua is a college town in a colonial setting, full of youthful energy, and home to a sophisticated…
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Finding the Native Accent
Perhaps you’re like many Americans who get so bummed out when they spend a lot of…
Third Time’s a Charm
In the middle of my German language learning travails, Rosetta Stone reached out…
The Language Barrier Within
It’s nearly midnight and I’m standing on the curb outside Guatemala City’s La Aurora Airport, peering over the carpet of jet black hair belonging to the heads of a…
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