Enroll in college. Majoring in and/or studying a foreign language in college gives you a complete and comprehensive grasp of the language. Washington University, for example, offers studies in Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Russian and American Sign Language. In addition to learning how to speak the foreign language, students will learn about the literature, culture and civilization supported by the language. Students can also travel abroad and study at universities in native countries participating with Washington University's international academic programs.
Study at a foreign language center. The Global Village Language Center, located in St. Louis, offers low-cost classes for three hours per day. Classes are scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. to accommodate working adults, and schedules can be tailored to fit your schedule. More than 50 languages, from Arabic to Hindi, are available to learn through the assistance of professional instructors and textbooks. A person can achieve understanding in a foreign language after five months of study through the GVLC.
Find a tutor. Learning a foreign language through a private tutor is an exceptional way to concentrate your studies and learn in an expeditious manner. Home tutoring schedules and costs can often be negotiated, and small, concentrated classes mean more one-on-one time between the teacher and the student. Tutors may use personal knowledge, original texts or established self-help software. St. Louis County libraries, for example, make using Rosetta Stone software for free an option as an assist to your private tutoring studies.