Learning another language, tips ?

[shauncr91]

Has anyone else here learnt another language?

I've always wanted to but never really had the enthusiasm until lately. I've also decided to try Lithuanian since I know a few people who are from there and I figure it would be pretty good to be able to speak a bit of the language.

Has anyone got any tips on the best place to start etc, book/softare? I've picked up a bit of freeware called Byki and I've learn a few basics but want to learn more.

Thanks

 

[shauncr91]

Other than that, work in a company where they all speak the language and you deal with the languages home country etc

Well where I work there are 4 Lithuanian's which is one of the main reasons for me wanting to learn a bit of it, so I will be able to "practice", as it were.

 

[shauncr91]

Try and see how much extra lists are available in BYKI deluxe. I know in Russian there was only like 10 lists for free but over 200 lists in the deluxe version. Transparent (software company that develops the software) often has sales on so keep an eye out for them.

Thanks I'll have a look for them, I'm pretty impressed with the program so far, been playing around just learning basics such as colours and stuff, it's such a nice language.

Rosetta Stone is a great language learning aid.

Learns you the same way as toddlers learn their native language.

Doesn't support Lithuanian apparently.