Well, maybe not EXACTLY. But according to the guy in this story..

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/nov/09/learn-language-in-three-months

using this approach, you might be able to learn 1000 common words in a language in that same amount of time. Learn more at …

http://www.memrise.com/

and put it to the test yourself. I tried a course in French and, I’ll have to admit, it’s a compelling solution, especially for someone unable to leave one’s job, family, or home — for the moment. Either way, after you’ve tried it out, please give us your opinion here (in the comment box following the online version of Brigada), so others will be able to learn from your experience. And thanks to Joshua for tipping us off about this opportunity.