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Old 01-22-2008, 05:29 PM
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Default Intensive language learning

Why not become fluent in a second language in a month? Pick any language that interests you: Spanish, Japanese, Swedish, ....

There are a few ways you could do this.

The mundane way: immersion, with daily lessons.

The interesting way: test-drive "Listening-Reading", as discussed at Language Learning Forum: Listening-Reading system

It would be fascinating to hear what your sticking points were, and see how much progress you made.

Bonus: if the trial goes well, you'll no longer be monolingual. This -will- change your perspective. Secondarily, it will open you to authors, people, cultural experiences, and viewpoints that you would otherwise be much less exposed to.
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