Set user language by code

Hi Experts ,
I want to run an application that get the current portal user language ....
Ask if it X set to Y , else do nothing .
My questions :
1. Is it right to do so ....
2. Code ???
3. Where/When is the best way to run it ?
I don't want to use the personalize option ..
Thanks ..

Hi,
Refer tis links,
Setting/Getting Available Languages in the portal using code
Set a language on the portal application
Regards,
Kanagaraj.

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