How do you go about learning a new language?

Question

I am going to teach myself the German language, and I was just looking for a little more advice. I already asked a similar question, but under "Education" instead of "Languages".

I'm looking more for book references or anything like that opposed to downloads and such.

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Please and thank you,

Morgan

Answer 1

Morgan the best way is to find native speakers of German.  You can do that by contacting your Chamber of Commerce and asking them if there are any German events in your area or you can go to your local community college and find a class and then have study buddies to help you communicate with.  This way you're not doing it alone.

Answer 2

I think real classroom settings are the best medium.  And be prepared to do a lot of memorizing, drills and oral work.  That's how I learned German.  Then get yourself an exchange to Germany, easy to do through Rotary Club if you are a student, or check online.

Answer 3

Go to www.rosettastone.com. They sell programs to help you learn new languages.