If you know nothing about German—like, not even how to say hello—we can bet…
Madeleine Lee

Madeleine Lee
Maddie is an education writer at IXL, a sister brand of Rosetta Stone. She's currently learning Dutch (and forever brushing up on her Spanish and French) using the Rosetta Stone app.
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Known for its classic trills and fast-paced speech, Spanish is one of the most…
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Can you guess how many words there are in the Royal Spanish Academy Dictionary? …
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Suffice it to say that if you have a child under the age of…
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The most widely known language in the world, English is spoken by roughly 1.5…
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Scientists have a wealth of data that supports the link between TV-watching and effective language learning. From increased motivation to an uptick in retaining new vocabulary, TV can be an effective learning tool on its own, and an even better supplement to learning in the classroom or with online platforms.
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Looking for a way to slow down a conversation? Try translating in your head.…
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While some scientists believe that bilingualism does indeed grant you extra brain power, recent studies are shining light on the contrary. Let’s weigh the two sides and take a look at the benefits of language learning outside of intelligence. Because even if learning a second language doesn’t rewire your brain, you’ve got a dozen other perks to be proud of.
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You know that friend you have that speaks three languages fluently—effortlessly even? They probably…
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If you’re reading this, we can confidently assume one of two things: 1) You’ve…
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Interested in jumpstarting your career? What about traveling the world or becoming a true…
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Do you speak more than one language fluently? Or maybe you’re still nailing down…