Are you currently trying to learn another language?

I've always been envious of people who can speak more than one language. The languages I most want to learn are Japanese and Portuguese (Brazilian). My boyfriend speaks fluent Brazilian Portuguese, and I love hearing him speaking it with his family. I've picked up some phrases from him, but would like to learn it in a formal context. Japanese is just a language I've always been interested in and am planning on taking courses in it this fall.

If you are learning one, are you using an app like Duolingo (curious if those are actually helpful)?

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HootyTheNightOwl

Duolingo is a good start if you're needing to pick up words as a complete novice.

Raiding your boyfriends music collection is another good one, too. You're looking for music recommendations. Create a playlist on YouTube with these songs - and add to it when you eventually start to get recommendations that you like the sound of... listen to this every day.

Find natives who already speak the language.