The world is full of languages, and endless ways to learn them. But which resources are right for you, and how do you actually use them?In today's digital global society, thousands of language tools are just a click away. Yet, many motivated learners end up lost and confused in a sea of endless paths and conflicting strategies.This book changes that. It gives you a clear blueprint on exactly where and how to direct your efforts, saving you time and frustration.What makes the methods in this book different is that they were forged in the field. The strategies in this book were developed and proven effective by the author, first as a largely self-taught, French-speaking U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer, and later as a completely self-taught, Spanish-speaking Special Agent of the FBI.Mixing gripping real-world stories with practical, actionable steps, this guide will:Show you how these high-stakes self-teaching methods were developed.Teach you how to cut through the digital noise and pick the best resources for your goals.Inspire and equip you to build your own customized, personal "e;language mission"e;.If you have a passion and desire to learn a language, but don't know where to start, it's time to design your own strategy.
