Program Description

Rosetta Stone Foundations is a scalable e-learning solution designed for beginner to intermediate students to build fundamental English language skills. Students develop their skills through learning activities, stories, and live online conversations.

Cost

Must contact publisher for pricing

Intended Population

• Any
• ELL

Grade

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

Intended Group Size

• Individual
• Small group
• Classroom

ELL/DLL

• Partial

Multisensory Applications

• Yes

Computer-Based Delivery

• Full

Scripted

• Unspecified

Comprehensive or Skill Specific

• Skill Specific

Placement Tests

• Yes

Accelerated Learning

• Yes

Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery

• Yes

Error Correction Built In

• Unspecified

Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher

• Unspecified

Research Summary

One case study conducted by Rosetta Stone on Little Rock School District found that ELL students using Rosetta Stone during a summer program experienced gains in grammar skills, listening skills, and vocabulary skills after implementation. Another study conducted on ELL students in Iran found that those using the Rosetta Stone software experienced higher vocabulary post-test scores than those in teacher-led instruction. However, due to a lack of peer-reviewed studies focusing on Rosetta Stone's use in K-12 education, there is insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of this program at this time.

Study Citations

Sharifi, M., Azizifar, A., Jamalinesari, A., & Gowhary, H. (2015). The effect of rosetta stone computer software on vocabulary learning of Iranian elementary EFL learners. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 192, 260-266.

Rosetta Stone (2015). Customer Success Story: Little Rock School District. https://www.rosettastone.com/k12/resources/content/little-rock-school-district-case-study/?gated=false

Evidence Base (ESSA)

• No studies met inclusion requirements

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

• Insufficient evidence

Additional Reviews

• https://www.edsurge.com/product-reviews/rosetta-stone-for-k-12