Hey desireco42, you might want to take a look at this website (http://www.oplang.org). It's called the Open Languages Project. You'll like that it gives you the 7-9 languages exposure you're looking for. I've been using it to learn Korean and it's been pretty effective (I can read now but a way to go before I understand what I read) Their method reminds me of the Michel Thomas method where there is no need for notes or memorization. One word is introduced in each lesson and thought in a logical structure.