Self-taught

It seems to be difficult to write something like this, however it's quite possible learning English without take classes, how is it possible? As you know Studying English in a private course costs a lot of money, and most people, some of them in low-income have no money to attend private schools.

There are some important tips to study by yourself or in group.

.Establish target, I mean organise the material and getting started right now, example within 1 year you want to be fluent, dedicating 1 hour a day, individually or in group.

.Listen to movies,  without English subtitles, next with English subtitles, listen to music, documentaries and broadcast radios and podcasts.

Listen to different accents, 'cause you have to keep in touch with different nationalities, example study both American and British standard accents, however you have to choose one standard, but you need to adapt both. 

Study English using websites and blogs with contents in English, there are a lot of them available on the net, mostly are free access. 

Do not think in your mother tongue, it is one of the main problem, but as much as you practice you are going to think in English and still during the night dreaming in English.

Speak without fear to make mistakes, practice makes perfect, studying hard in order to get your achievements, never give up.

Corrections are important, if you make mistakes, no worry if someone corrects you, by the way...you are not native speaker. 

However, I recognise that if you have money you can do interchange and take classes abroad or attending private schools in Brazil, otherwise be a self-taught! Self-taught? You are never alone, on the net, using skype or using Facebook, Orkut, Twitter you are keeping in touch with the language, good luck, and go ahead.