So your first language is American English and you want to learn Spanish? Whatever your reasons for doing so, congratulations! Learning Spanish will expand you personally, can make you more valuable professionally, and most of all – it’s actually fun!

Rosetta Stone has established itself as the most widely known software provider in the language learning space, and continues to achieve great results. Their software and methods are widely used by people in many walks of life, and you’d have a tough time finding someone who hasn’t seen or heard a Rosetta Stone Spanish testimonial.

Before grabbing that credit card and plunking down $500+ for Rosetta Stone Spanish, though, it’s probably wise to ask yourself a few questions. Am I sure that the Rosetta Stone method is the best one for me? Am I ready to commit the time and energy to justify the investment? Is it more important for me to speak, write or both? What’s the best pace of learning for me? How much will I use the language into my everyday life? Can if I fit it into my lifestyle and schedule?

After taking stock of these important considerations, and doing some research, Rosetta Stone may well be the right choice for you. Like any purchase, though, if I’m spending this much money I want to have confidence in my decision.

So, what if you’re really not sure? Maybe you just want to see what you can learn, how fast you can absorb it, and how effectively you use it. In that case, it’s probably worth checking out an online Spanish learning site like News in Slow Spanish (www.newsinslowspanish.com).

I came across the News in Slow Spanish website while looking for Spanish learning software. I’d pretty much decided to buy Rosetta Stone Spanish, but then began to wonder if the price and my objectives lined up. The more I learned about News in Slow Spanish, the more I knew it was right for me.

First, I wasn’t making a material purchase – I was testing a learning process to see if it worked for me. Just as important, News in Slow Spanish gave me a great deal of flexibility to learn at my own level and my own pace.

Along with making Spanish easy to learn, News in Slow Spanish also incorporates serious news content audios at no charge. I have the option to download audio flashcards that I can listen to at my convenience, and this makes it possible for my learning experience to accompany me wherever I go.

News in Slow Spanish is easy to use, a fun way to learn, and it leverages news content to weave the language into your day-to-day life. For some who join, it can be a stepping stone to Rosetta Stone Spanish or other software. For most people, the support and results they achieve make News in Slow Spanish a long-term friend they can always count on.

The author is a student, with a keen interest in languages, learning Spanish on his own.