Rosetta Stone just kicked off a national contest to find the most compelling real-life tales about how learning a new language has made a difference in peoples lives. The grand prize winner will receive a free trip for two with a retail prize value of $5,000. Five additional winners will receive a three level CD-ROM set of Rosetta Stone Version 3 Personal Edition software in the language of their choice.

All you need to do is to submit a 300 word original essay describing the positive impact that learning another language had on your life. You can choose from three categories: love, work and family. Essays can be submitted here: www.RosettaStories.com