How do you best learn a new language and practice using it?

Question

started learning Francais, and i was wondering what i could do to help myself to learn. i'm 15 if that helps at all

Answer 1

I like to combine learning techniques through something I find interesting, such as music. So, I'd find some good French songs you like, find the lyrics, then read them as you listen to the song. Depending on what you want to work on the most, either pay attention to the pronounciation, or pay attention to the tone of voice, how the sentences are put together, etc. If it's something you think will help you, try and translate the lyrics too. I also like to find learning games on the net. It all depends on how you learn best, really. But I hope I helped anyway. Good luck!

Answer 2

I really like Livemocha.com

Its a great website its free and you go through a series of lessons each including : learning reading listening writing and speaking

what I like about it is that you can make friends and network with people who speak french (or whatever language you are wanting to learn) fluently get feedback and most importantly use the stuff you just learned. Also you can help other people learn by teaching them your native language

Hope that helps