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Rosetta Stone...

This interactive database provides lessons in reading, writing and speaking Spanish as well as English as a Second Language. Using this database users can compare their own pronunciation with the native language speaker's pronunciation.

In order to access Rosetta Stone from the comfort of your home, all you need is a valid Luzerne County Library System Card, access to the Internet and a shockwave software installed on your computer. First time users will need to create a username and password that can be used later to get into the database. Once you log on using your username and a password, you will see the instructions for the First Time Users.

Rosetta Stone is a FREE and is accessible through the Ostrhout Free Library home page. The use of graphics and phonics to introduce the terms in new language makes it interesting, easy to use as well as effective. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and get started. One more thing, before you start, you may want to check out our Rosetta Stone Guide .