Some people argue that with English being the most globally spoken language, there really is not a need to learn any others, but that shouldn’t be the case. German and Spanish is spoken prominently and learning a new language can open you out to more possibilities, but it takes time, patience and a great deal of motivation.

It’s important that when you start learning a new language you’re completely happy with your choice, and it’s recommended that you learn one language at a time; otherwise you may find two languages being muddled into one terrible language.

There are countless books, DVDs and online software packages to help you learn a new language, yet there is also the opportunity to use a personal tutor. The latter option is idea if you’re looking to have somebody check your pronunciation, but they can all be used together as a key components in successfully learning  a new language.