How I did it: I've tried to listen to the media of my chosen language, and I've tried to read as much material as I can, to get reading and writing practice.  Learning a new alphabet can take time, but with practice every day,  you can do anything.  I also listened to several MP3 lessons, along with history lessons about the country in mind, and I also sometimes talked with people from the country of the originated language.  I would say that computer programs are useful, but only if you use them often, and try to increase your vocabulary and grammatic comprehension.

Lessons & tips: No matter how silly you feel, about the way you sound or the way that you're progressing - don't give up.  It's a great tool, learning any language, and on top of that, it's very rewarding,and good for the brain.

Resources: Pimsleur, Rosetta Stone, TalkNow.  The books i've read are numerous.

Sep 23, 2008, 05:18AM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer