Learning a second language

[PhoenixAzul]

I do DuoLingo to brush up on my Spanish and to learn some Portuguese to speak with one of my clients. I love it- super easy, fun, and I find it is pretty challenging. Also- Pittsburgh. So I'm super biased.

[ASTalumna06]

Thanks for the great suggestions, and especially the ideas about reading the newspaper, books, and listening to music videos! I guess any way to immerse yourself in a language is a good way

[carnation]

As a foreign language teacher, I find that people are better about sticking with a program if they've paid for it. I would say take a college class if you can fit in in!

[aephi alum]

^ That's a good idea. There is a community college in my city and a continuing education program based in the next town over, and they offer foreign language classes.

There are also groups out there consisting of people interested in practicing their conversational <insert language here>. For instance, there's a group based in my city that gets together once in a while in a restaurant, coffee shop, etc. and speaks Spanish. Some people are English speakers who want to practice their Spanish; others are people for whom Spanish is their first language, and they are in the group to pick up some English. They arrange their get-togethers on meetup.com.

[BraveMaroon]

I'm enjoying Duolingo on my phone - although, I find it easier to use with a language I've studied - French, because I have a good grasp of basics, and I use it more to brush up and practice.

Plus, it's my favorite price - free!