languages

I’ll be visiting Brazil soon, and want to learn some basic Portuguese. It’s my first time learning a new language as an adult. I’m using Duolingo. Is that the best way to go? Any other tips for learning a new language?

Using apps that pair you with native speakers trying to learn your native language has helped me a lot.

nice, but does it require some level of proficiency in the language? I’m just starting out, may be when I travel next month I can practice some with the native

It's not a must, but it will be difficult to get anything out of it if you know close to nothing. The conversation will happen in your own language and that's it. It helps a lot with practicing, but the other person is not a teacher.