Did you not always want to study a language? Speaking for example French fluently and practicing your new abilities while going on holiday - is that your biggest wish?

The easiest methodology to start is to re-use the workbooks (ideally with CD-rom) which you keep in your basement. Many of us have bought the book, but did not have time to truly get their act together and study. 10 - 20 minutes every day will make such a large difference! Learn five hundred words and some elementary grammar. Now you are ready for the following step:

You need more commitment when searching for for a "language partner" on the net. Some portals you can join for free to study a new language, for example livemocha.com. Basically like an online pen-friend, with whom you can either write, chat or even talk. If you use Skype you will not spent a any money to study your new language.

Best though is to travel to the country where the language of your choice is being spoken. If you are a grown-up, this will be more difficult and spendy, but if you are a adolescent there is also a free or at least low cost solution at hand. Arrange a private student exchange. It is uncomplicated and low cost: I visit you - you visit me! How easy can it get? You will find a foreign exchange student program offering private student exchange on the web . Only when you go overseas will you learn a language the way natives speak it and which better way is there, than an international student exchange program ? Therefore we can absolutely