Free ways to learn another language

Got an itch (or need) to visit another country?  Need to learn the language first before going and don’t want to fork out cash for a translator or lessons.

Here is a nice article about some free alternatives.

http://gizmodo.com/five-free-online-tools-to-learn-another-language-734123988?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29