1. What can I benefit from learning a foreign language?

The ability to speak a foreign language will prove useful in many circumstances. When you visit a country, you’ll be able to appreciate the culture more, talk to the locals, and confidently explore even “non tourist” areas. When you apply for a job you have an advantage over other job applicants. You can also make more friends from other countries, and read books and magazines.

2. What are the ways in which I can learn foreign language?

The simplest way is to buy a language tape. However it is more effective if you take a class. You can go to your neighborhood school which often has foreign language classes, or a dedicated foreign language center. If you are very serious you can even enroll in a foreign language immersion program (where you will stay in a country for some time in an intense course and enrichment program). You can also opt to study in an online course.

3. What is the secret to quickly mastering a foreign language?

There are no shortcuts. It’s really practice, practice, practice. But the secret of those who succeed is that they do as much as they can to maintain their excitement and curiosity. In order to do that, do immerse yourself in the culture and practice your skills even outside the classroom, like watching foreign movies or making friends with native speakers on the web.

4. Will it take long to learn another language?

The speed in which you learn a language depends on how much you practice and the kind of instruction you receive.