I think it’s pretty common that most people think if they want to learn a new language they either have to sign up for classes or purchase a copy of Rosetta Stone.  Both of those options could be rather expensive.  Well, there’s an alternative that I think is much more convenient and best of all, free.  If you have iTunes, you can actually download a variety of languages in the form of podcasts from your traditional Spanish, French, and German to others such as Swedish, Dutch, and Tagalog (Filipino).  Depending on the source, the lessons might be broken down by just common phrases you might need for an upcoming trip or more like a traditional class setting.  One cool thing too is that you can load these podcasts into your ipod to take with you and listen to in the car or on the train/bus on the way to work or while at work.  (Although, some people may find it wierd when you try to pronounce certain things in different languages and have no idea why you are.)  While yes, since they are only audio based, you miss out on learning how to read and write the different languages, I think this a step in the right direction.