Trying to learn a language?

Alright. Currently I am trying to learn Swedish, and I would like a few tips or tricks before I delve into the language. Some questions that would be helpful if answered:

·Should I get a tutor?

·Will learning this take more than a year?

·Does practicing the language aloud help in any significance? (Besides speaking it and pronouncing the words right)

Thank you.

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Based on 36 votes (29 yes)
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  • dinz

    The best thing I found is to communicate with native speakers, try going onto Swedish chat sites. Most young Swedes are fluent in English, so they would help you with your learning.

    I found the best way to learn a language personally is outside the classroom and with immersing myself among native speakers online. It was the best way for me to learn English :)

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    • imadragon

      This is a great response! Most people in Sweden are used to having people learn swedish, but keep in mind most of them will probably not tell you if you are saying something wrong. They just don't want to be rude, so ask lots of questions.

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      • Thanks everyone! All of these comments were very useful.

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        • Riddler

          If you can get a tutor get one.

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  • I thought there were no other languages but "American." **Lazily eats sandwich**

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  • NurseDiesel

    Sometimes i go to google translate and select a language of interest then type stuff in and say it out loud then I hit the little speaker thingy to see how bad my pronunciation is.

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  • gummy_jr

    I want to learn French :3

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  • shuggy-chan

    Just watch Swedish chef videos

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  • handsignals

    It will take more than a year, you should get post it notes and stick words on everything in your house for practice.

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  • Mr-Myrtos

    No language can be learned in one year.

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  • college

    Have conversations with people in swedish and watch swedish television/movies.

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  • Avant-Garde

    Get Pimsleur.
    http://www.pimsleurapproach.com/

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  • wuad2015

    i want to learn German

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