Well, many of us have only wondered how great it would be to learn another language and just that. Others have decided that they are going to 'give it a try'. A few have decided, "Let it rip! I'm going to do it no matter what the cost!"
Let me tell you this. The last part is the correct mentality. You are probably wondering why or (those who are a bit sharper than the rest) what are those costs?
Why?
Learning another language is not easy. If the book says "Learning _______ in 90 days", it is lying. A language can take many years to learn especially if you are a busy person and/or if the language is completely different to yours. For example, English and Japanese are different not only the way it is spoken, but how it is written (from alphabets to sentence structure). You are going to need that mentality in order to dedicate yourself to it.
What are the costs?
First, time. You are going to need to dedicate time to your new language at least once a day. Second, MONEY! Yes, grammar books, dictionaries, classes, etc... tend to be a bit expensive (just look at Rosetta Stone!). Third, motivation. You are probably going to need to motivate yourself from time to time, especially if it is taking a bit too long.
In other words, wondering and giving it a try does not work. You have to be decided and dedicated without faltering.
Good luck to you all.
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