Little Ball: ... and 9 more tips for successfully learning a language (almost) all on your own

You want to learn another language, but you just cannot possibly sit in a classroom all day to do it. So how do you get started and what are the most effective things you can do to ensure your success? The Sticky Little Ball gives you 10 tips that work. They aren't magical, and they won't make you fluent in 6 days, but if you use them, you'll make steady progress from "beginner" to "fluent". And progress, says the author, has a direct link to hot fudge sundaes and temporary tattoos and manicures. Really.