Learning a foreign language is hard.

Just because you took two years of French in high school doesn't mean you still know how to ask where the bathroom is. In fact, if you can't remember a single word of the language, it might be a good time to get your brain in gear and add some new, foreign words and phrases to your vocabulary. To get serious about learning a new language in 2018, you'll need to do a bit of prep work, especially if you've never attempted to learn how to say "You should really invest in two-ply toilet paper." We've done the legwork, and gathered the best tips to help you get started in your new language learning endeavour.

So, you want to learn to speak and write a new language, huh? Not just "hello" and "thank you," but really learn it well enough that you could live in the country of origin? Hope you're ready to commit. If you're a Native English Speaker, these are the languages that will take the most and least time to become proficient in.

At long last Duolingo, the free language learning app on iOS, Android and the web, has launched its Chinese course for English speakers. Now you can try your hand at one of the most difficult languages for native English speakers to learn - for free.

Dear Lifehacker, I'm a teenager in year 10 and I've started looking at things like programming and coding. I was wondering if you could tell me how to get started with programs like C and Python? I've struggled to find helpful tutorials online for teenagers.

iOS/Android: Duolingo recently added a great Japanese curriculum to their app, and now they're following it up with another great course on Korean. It's a good time to be interested in East Asian languages!

The idea of teaching a child a second language can sound intimidating. If you, yourself, are rusty in that language (say, you haven't conjugated a Spanish verb since Year 11), it can seem impossible.

Duolingo is one of the best free ways to get started learning a new language, and they're finally answering the pleas of wannabe polyglots everywhere by adding Japanese to their curriculum. Sugoi!

So you want to learn a second language to help advance your career, but you have no idea which one would benefit you the most. If you were to ask an economist, this is probably what they'd tell you.

iOS: Rosetta Stone's language learning tools on iOS recently received an update that added some much sought-after features. The app now has a built-in phrasebook, audio lessons you can listen to without an internet connection, and a new way to practise your pronunciation.

Hello...salut...ciao…hola...ni hao. If your command of a foreign language barely extends beyond that simple greeting, then the Rosetta Stone Language Learning software was created for you.

There are so many language learning resources available now it can feel a bit overwhelming. Rosetta Stone and Duolingo are two of the most popular choices, but they each have their own perks and quirks. Let's translate their key features so you can pick the right tool for your language studies.

Android/iPhone: Duolingo is easily one of the most popular language learning tools, and today it's been updated with a new club feature where you can pair up with friends to compete at learning new skills.