Learning a Language

[burbuja0512]

Just wondering how many of you have learned a language on your own, meaning with just books, CD's, DVD, or other methods. I lived in Mexico for six years and had taken Spanish in high school all the way through AP and I still took at least six months of living in Mexico before I felt comfortable communicating.

Now, I really want to learn Portuguese as I feel that it will compliment my Spanish and be very helpful for my company's efforts in Latin America. (Not to mention, I just think it is really cool)

I went online and rather spontaneously bought Rosetta Stone. I had planned to do a bunch of research to compare methods, but there were so many contradictory reviews. Then, I stumbled across a great sale and found it for 63% off the original price, so it was a lot cheaper than I thought it would be, though definitely still expensive!

Anyhow.. I guess the purpose of the thread isn't to find out how good Rosetta Stone is, because the purchase has already been made. I'm just wondering if there is anyone here that has successfully taught themselves a language enough to manage a basic, or even an advanced conversation. I would really love to hear your experience and advice!

Thanks!