I've read somewhere that the older you are the harder it is to learn a new language im currently learning spanish as stated above but i want to learn italian before i get too old there very similar i dont want to confuse them what should i do
thanks everyone

I bought Fluenz recently and I've been very adamant about becoming fluent in Spanish. I took three years of Spanish in high school, but I wasn't very serious about it then (plus I graduated more than five years ago and have scarcely used any Spanish). I feel like the Fluenz lessons are bringing back some old memories of vocabulary words so I hope this will make my transition easier.

I know that everyone is different when it comes to learning a new language but lets say that someone dedicates at least a half hour a day to practice, has a basic foundation of vocabulary words AND has the resources to practice the language on people, how long would you estimate that person (me) could potentially become fluent in Spanish?

Here is the Fluenz website for those unfamiliar with the program: http://fluenz.com/languages/spanish/learn-spanish/

Where can i learn a new language in NYC or Staten island (if that's possible) i would buy Rosetta Stone but i'd rather interact with people or a person who knows the language.

I really want to learn Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese and Sign Language. But I'm focusing more on Spanish right now.

- Thnx
Oh, and i'm 16.

I have an hour commute everyday and want to start benefitting from it by learning new languages. I would love to hear of some success stories of using audio cds to learn a new language and which type you used.

I'm trying to learn how to speak spanish, I can read it, write it and understand it but I can't really speak it :/
I know anyone would say learning a new language would require practice by trying to speak it, but can anyone who has learned a new language out there come up with UNIQUE ways of learning a new language on your own? any tips? I don't really have anyone to speak it with, no one in my family speaks it and I feel spanish class at school doesn't teach you anything...

i am learning to speak spanish from a course at my school, i was wondering if there were any websites that could help me out, even if they are pre-schoolish. also, any tips/secrets to learning a new language?
i dont need translations, i just would like a website to help me learn stuff, like an interactive website, game playing maybe.

I really want to learn a new language online for free and was wandering if anyone could give me any sources to do so...I either want to learn: Japanese, Chinese, German, Spanish, or Arabic. If anybody has any place that they know of on the internet that I could learn one of these languages for free that would be great.

Okay, so I want to get into a prestigious international business program in college and I need to know a foreign language (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish). I'm already taking Spanish in high school so I figure I should just go with that, but this is a highly competitive program and I've heard if you take one of the lesser taught languages you have a higher chance of getting in. Should I stick with Spanish or learn a new language from scratch? What would be the best language to know?

i really want to learn a new language however i did not take spanish lessons before and did not have it in gcse..my question is can i take it as my A level..or will it be too hard for me?

the same for other subjects if i did not have it as gcse can i still pick it as an A level
thank you
how about subjects like photography, accounting or art
are they also like advanced or could i still join them as a beginner?
there is also an option for Economics even though this was not possible as a GCSE subjects before..
do you think i can take i then?

ive got the chance to learn a new language in school and when im older i want to have a career in languages! im already studying german and spanish at the moment and i am from the uk! so what would be the most useful language to start learning now? xx

I would really like to learn a new language, can anyone point me towards some good programes or methods on the internet that have helped them to learn a new laguage, i don't mind if they are free or you have to pay as long as they work!.
I would be interested in learning spanish or italian.

Thanks

I would really like to learn a new language, can anyone point me towards some good programes or methods on the internet that have helped them to learn a new laguage, i don't mind if they are free or you have to pay as long as they work!.
I would be interested in learning spanish or italian.

Thanks

I'm looking to learn a new language but I can't seem to find any affordable programs. Rosetta stone is far too expensive, and the instant immersion doesn't look very high quality. I want to learn either Spanish, Italian, or German. Any suggestions on EASY and cheap ways to learn one of these?

i was just wondering since spanish is his 2nd language. like when u first learn a new language u have an accent. does he have a portuguese accent while speaking spanish or does he sound like a native? just wonder lol its been on my mind. only answer if ur a spanish speaker please.

i was just wondering since spanish is his 2nd language. like when u first learn a new language u have an accent. does he have a portuguese accent while speaking spanish or does he sound like a native? just wonder lol its been on my mind. only answer if ur a spanish speaker please.

I want to learn a new language, but I don't know how to go about it. I've been thinking about getting a cd, or computer program, but I don't know which one to get. I want to ultimately learn Russian, Spanish, German, Portugese, and Latin.

besides going to a country where people speak that language..
is it faster/easier or more efficient to learn a new language like spanish through a:
1.) spanish tutor person
2.) or a spanish learning dvd ( if dvd what kind of dvd)
ALSO, how long does it take to completely learn a new language?
Thank You

I just don't get it. I'm in high school taking my SECOND year of Spanish and it's driving me crazy. It just doesn't seem fair. If immigrants are coming to our country why do WE have to learn THEIR language? I already have enough schoolwork to worry about. Now you tell me I have to learn a new language while I'm at it?

I think we've done enough for them by letting them come and start a new life or whatever (which is fine by me) but I think the least they could do is learn OUR language.

And Don't say I don't have to, because I DO HAVE TO. I donno if it's just my state or whatever, but in order for me to get a high school diploma, I need two years worth of Spanish.

So tell me, how is this fair? How do they justify something like this?
Except I wont go to a Spanish Speaking country, and guess what. If I ever want to, I will learn spanish then. The school system trying to make me cram it into my mind wont help me. As soon as I am tested on something on spanish, a week later I've forgotten it.

And no, me or my parents didn't chose for me to take spanish, my state REQUIRES it for me to get a diploma...

I'm looking to learn a second language over the summer, either Spanish or Latin. I can't immerse myself in the language and I don't have anyone available to speak the language to. I've researched locally and there aren't any classes or anything of the sort to learn a new language. I would like something that doesn't just teach me how to speak the language but also teaches the mechanics of writing in the language. What are my options? I thought about Rosetta Stone, but I've been told it doesn't teach you to write in the language.

I live in the Pacific NW and want to learn a new language. Should i learn Spanish, French, Japanese, or Chinese?
Is there any other that would be good? I want to know which one you think would be good to learn, and why.

I'm in Spanish I Honors due to being on high honor roll last year, so I'm kinda falling behind a little bit. How can I make it easier to learn this new language for me?
I don't understand anything

I want a site that can take me from the beginning to, well teach me a lot. I just started taking a Spanish course but I'm terrible at it and I want to get better at it (yeah I know it's hard to learn a new language and it takes time so don't bother telling me that 'cause I already know).

I can speak Hindi and English. I want to learn Spanish and French but I am majoring in Biochem right now in college. Am trying to get a semester in for language classes or something.

Anyways is it possible to learn a new language at the age of 22 or 23 and speak it fluently?

Should I take my major English or Spanish?
I'm studying french literature at university and i speak english well . I want to take another major so it is better to be Spanish or English.
I have taken many courses in translation from French into English. I want to be a translator in one of these international organizations.
so, I am confused , should i continue in English or should I take a new language

Are there any good free online programs to learn spanish for an upcoming trip? Also anyone ever use studyspanish.com before? I might try that but only if anyone has had success with it?
I've also been thinking about paying ten bucks for a program on livemocha, I heard it was a popular website for those trying to learn a new language? Anyone have success with it or any comments? Does it cost a lot for a decent program?

"But understand this... you need to make sure your child can speak Spanish!" - Barack Hussein Obama
From: News week
The source of this statement is from Newsmax.com
Just to let you all know I have no problem with learning a new language. I would really like to know German! I just wanted to know what you all thought?

I'm an American who only knows English. Seeing as American seems to be losing it's standing in the world I was thinking it would be a good time to start learning a new language. China seems to be the likely new economic super power but it seems that there will be more Spanish speaking people in America.

I have always wanted to learn spanish. Does rosetta stone really help people learn new languages and cultures of different countries? I never got to take a foreign language in high school. How much
does Rosetta Stone cost if it helps with learning a new language?

Just because that many of the immigrants to that country are speaking the language, now they want everyone (from the real citizens to the non-latino immigrants) to conform to their bandwagon?

Go to any other normal country and you'll see that they require their immigrants to learn the language of the accepting country, not the other way around.

What is wrong with these people? is it arrogance, disrespect for the USA, or something else?
Dane... I wont deny that learning new languages can be fun. But there is a difference between choosing to learn a new language (which normally can be done as an elective in most countries, mine included) and insisting or forcing that everyone does so to placate a certain group of people.
Wanda... just so you know... I am very fluent in Filipino (my home country's language) and English, and I am learning Japanese for my college foreign Language subject.

As for the rest of your answer... read my response to Dane...