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jPlayer : HTML5 Audio & Video for jQuery How to Teach Yourself a Foreign Language For anyone who doesn’t understand why learning a foreign language is a good idea, read 5 Great Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language. Everyone else, let’s get started. Note: I don’t claim that following these instructions will make you fluent. Fluency requires time and immersion. What this post will help you do is become conversant. You will be able to have a simple conversation, ask for directions, order at a restaurant, make small talk, etc. Course Materials The first step is acquiring the materials you will use to teach yourself. (aff) because that is what I use and I’ve had a great experience with them. The next thing you’ll need is a basic grammar guide and a dictionary for the language you want to study. You should also get some interesting books in the language. (aff). Getting Started Once you have your materials you are ready to learn. In conjunction with this you should read your introductory grammar guide. Making Progress Now it’s time to start reading those dual language books.