Knowing a second language can make you more employable and a better traveler. But hanging on to your high school or college Spanish—or French, or German, etc—is a challenge once you’re no longer enrolled in classes. 1.

●Go mobile.

They're not quite as addictive as Candy Crush, but language learning apps are a perfect, productive way to kill time. 2.You can try Duolingo, which takes an entertaining and comprehensive approach to learning a language; it teaches not only reading and writing but listening and speaking.

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Join a local group to connect and chat with fellow students of your desired language, Or, find a virtual partner on a site like Conversation Exchange; native speakers of other languages who want to practice their English will be happy to trade small talk with you over Skype.

●Read, watch, listen.

If you’re reasonably literate in your language of choice, consider picking up a favorite children's book (or audio book) in translation. 4.Or you can try to watch foreign films with English subtitles.

●Take the traditional approach.

Language classes are an investment in terms of both time and money, but they remain an effective way to learn. 5.They include ones with a fun focus on literature, film, or even food.

A. Find a conversation partner or several

B. Get in some regular conversational practice

C. Community colleges offer a variety of language classes.

D. Harry Potter, for example, is available in 68 different languages.

E. You may be able to link up with a center like the French Institute.

F. Fortunately, you can stay literate in your language of choice with a little effort.

G. You can shop around to find one that copes best with your preferred learning style.

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