A number of sites make heavy use of multimedia content. To use them, you will also need to have the Macromedia Flash Player or a version of Java installed in order to be able to view and interact with the lessons. On top of that, you may need a high-speed connection. Especially if the site uses streaming sound and video. Sure, you can get by with a modem but things will be very slow. Regardless of whether you want to use the Web to learn a new language or to maintain your skills, there's a lot out there for you. In fact, a Web of languages is just a few clicks away.