Our effort began some years ago, in 1999. In 2001 we began a limited audio effort to help those interested in learning the Lithuanian language. Segments of audio and text were developed to teach a word, a phrase a sentence in a conversational manner with the limited resources at our disposal.

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With time and technology we progressed, almost leaped ahead to the point now where we can utilized daily television programs from Lithuania, to not only teach the Lithuanian language, but also keep abreast of most cultural aspects of Lithuanian life.

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So with this in mind, I urge those that are able, to tune in to our daily re broadcasts of Lithuanian television programs to stay on top of current events and also improve upon their language skills over time. The continuous observation and listening to programing will benefit the conversational style of learning the language. This will force you to learn, as a child learns language from parents from birth. Try it, and you will see the marvelous teaching take place. Get a dictionary and maybe a beginners grammar text. There are several in The Lithuanians Store.

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The visual aspect will also add to the learning of cultural aspects of daily life and subject matter brought forward to public view.

In effect, this will be just like watching your home television set, except these programs come to you from Lietuva / Lithuania through our efforts on a timely daily basis. Miss a day. That's OK. There will be another program another day, same as on you TV at home.

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Take advantage of our "Member Archive" and our media efforts to do all this either through radio broadcasts, television broadcasts or theater presentations. Then to there are some additional resources inside the Member Archive, like a limited Language school / classes with some text and audio. It's like having your next best thing to a cable network. Scroll down the page to find out more.

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This is a rare opportunity that has developed gradually over time. Make use of it. If you're in a Yahoo Group, you have yet to find one like "The Lithuanians Yahoo Group" for some of the reasons mentioned.

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CONTACT US and JOIN US.

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You may just learn a lot about your Lithuanian heritage, and have a lot of fun along the way. So come join this journey we are on, one step at a time. With some discipline and establishing a daily routine you will reach your goals. Just make that commitment that you will do what you have been seeking. And you will get there, at your pace. But, you have to be true to yourself and just do it.

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If anything, all this might just add to your preparation for your visit to Lietuva.

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It may even be painless.