I know when it comes to children and the holidays many think of those new toys that will be great for a couple of weeks maybe then tossed aside as your children go to play with their other long forgotten toys. If your children are anything like mine, those holiday toys will soon be something they forget or lose. This year why not try to give them a holiday gift with an educational twist?

Rosetta Stone, the premier language learning software, is the perfect present for any family looking to introduce a second language into the home, immerse their children in a new culture or their heritage, or add a fun, international activity into family playtime.

For Families & Children: Offering 31 different language courses, Rosetta Stone Version 3 recreates any learners instinctive language-learning experience and is ideal for ages 6 and up. The computer-based program is set up similarly to a computer game and is completely interactive, immersive and voice-driven. The Rosetta Stone Audio Companion even gives families the opportunity to practice their language skills while on the road.

For Teens, Techies and Travel-istas (Ages 16 and Up): Launched in July 2009, TOTALe promises to completely change the language learning experience. By leveraging the award-winning Rosetta Stone Version 3 solution and offering online studio classes and interactive games, teens, techies, travel-istas and cooking connoisseurs alike will  pick up key phrases quickly and instinctively.

Children learn things at a faster pace the younger they are, I have found the older one gets the harder it is for them to pick up a new skill such as a foreign language. I took French in high school because of my family heritage, I am a bit of everything but my French ancestors amazed me the most. I loved taking French courses and when children are young they will think it’s even more cool to learn their words in a new language.

So remember Rosetta Stone when looking for a great holiday gift idea that will keep giving and giving for years to come!

Make it a Happy Day!

Disclosure: In order to review and recommended Rosetta Stone based on my personal experience with the product, I received a free 30 day trial period to test this product from a PR company.