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mcmxix
Oct 12, 2007, 04:20 PM
Does anyone have a good method for learning languages English to Portuguese?

Wondergirl
Oct 12, 2007, 04:22 PM
Immerse yourself in the language by living with people who speak it, and everyone speak only that language.

statesgirl
Oct 25, 2007, 04:55 PM
Study Study Study!! Find people who speak that language and try and speak it with them, don't go 1 day without learning a new word or studying it.

StrikeFurnace
Nov 3, 2007, 02:45 PM
Learning any language is easy enough if you just keep at it.

Your best bet would be to get a CD and a book that come together, in your chosen language, of course. Follow the book - do at least an hour of practice a day, and don't stop practicing otherwise you'll forget it all. If you intend to speak the language as well as read it, listen to a radio station or song in that language, even if you don't understand all of it (or even any of it at all) - it'll help your pronunciation.
A good way to pick up the written language would be to read webpages, books or practice texts in that language; you'll pick it up in no time, as long as you keep practicing. Don't stop studying for longer than a few days; you'll forget what you've learnt recently, most likely.

Good luck, I hope I helped!

flameruckus
Nov 4, 2007, 06:41 PM
Work at it everyday, like other people are saying, but do not overwork yourself. I tried to learn a few German lessons each day, but I ended up giving up because it became too overwhelming trying to remember everything I learned. I recommend the Rosetta stone or something like that, that really helps you understand a language. I play around with the free trial to help me study for my German class that I started taking.