Learning The Mandarin Language (Well, we have the CD-ROM anyway)

We had a request for the name of the CD that we are using to learn some Mandarin. We got the CD-ROM from a company called Rosetta Stone. I believe they have alot of language CD-ROMs.
It was expensive($200) but it is pretty cool. You can actually use it with a microphone on your computer and it will help with the intonation(is that the right word?) when you speak. I guess that the tones are very important in the Chinese language. Anyway, we have not used the program much as of yet but we are hoping to get a little motivation when our travel time get closer. We also think it will be a great tool for Ava if she is interested in learning her mother tongue. To every one who has visited Thanks. We are so happy to have the ability to share our journey and love to hear comments about our blog.