Learn the Basics Grammar of a Foreign Language by translating 6 sentences!

I was watching Tim Ferriss on http://www.ted.com/ (an excellent website to get lots of great information) and he gives a great tip on learning a foreign language.

He approaches language learning with a "Material over Method Approach." Which illustrates that sometimes it's what you do, not how you do it.

To begin learning grammar for any foreign language, first translate these 6 sentences:

1. The apple is red.
2. It is John's apple.
3. I give John the apple.
4. We want to give him the apple.
5. He gives it to John.
6. She gives it to him.

Note- Do not use the websites below to translate these sentences. Ask your language teacher or professor.