Languages

[GRH]

I've picked up a few books and audio CD's to try to brush up on my French. I took three years of French in high school, but I don't remember a whole lot of it, and I was NEVER good at hearing the language spoken.

I'd like to try to gain some French fluency so I can be more competent should I emigrate to Canada or France someday, something I have seriously considered.

[ila]

Originally Posted by GRH

I've picked up a few books and audio CD's to try to brush up on my French. I took three years of French in high school, but I don't remember a whole lot of it, and I was NEVER good at hearing the language spoken.

I'd like to try to gain some French fluency so I can be more competent should I emigrate to Canada or France someday, something I have seriously considered.

I took French for six years in school and never really learned very much. A lot of the fault lies in the method of teaching languages in school. I learned more French in a few months out in the working world than I ever learned in the classroom. My hat is off to anyone that can learn any second language.

[The Conquistador]

Originally Posted by ila

I took French for six years in school and never really learned very much. A lot of the fault lies in the method of teaching languages in school. I learned more French in a few months out in the working world than I ever learned in the classroom. My hat is off to anyone that can learn any second language.

Oh no! Our polar bear has become a frog!



Just kidding!

[ila]

Originally Posted by TheAngryPostman

Oh no! Our polar bear has become a frog!



Just kidding!

Nope, not really. I can barely speak any French at all.

[shadows]

Originally Posted by ila

Nope, not really. I can barely speak any French at all.

I got 50% in Grade 9 and then that was it for me since it was no longer mantatory to take.

[Leccapiedi]

nessuno parla italiano?
nobody speaks Italian?

[Kakariko]

watashi wa nihongo chotto o hanashimasu.

[sesame]

Originally Posted by ila

I took French for six years in school and never really learned very much. A lot of the fault lies in the method of teaching languages in school. I learned more French in a few months out in the working world than I ever learned in the classroom. My hat is off to anyone that can learn any second language.

What will you opine about someone who can speak 5 other languages besides vernacular? Eh, eh, eh, Monsieur Papa Bear?

[SweetCheaks]

My first language is German but I prefer to speak English. I tried to learn Russian when i was younger but i screwed up

[shadows]

Originally Posted by SweetCheaks

My first language is German but I prefer to speak English. I tried to learn Russian when i was younger but i screwed up

You can speak two languages. That is still pretty good!

[rockabilly]

I'm fluent in Elvish and Klingon.

[smc]

Originally Posted by rockabilly

I'm fluent in Elvish and Klingon.

Then you need to get out more.

[SweetCheaks]

Originally Posted by shadows

You can speak two languages. That is still pretty good!

Thanks to you, sir.
But I think English and German arent?t that hard to learn. There are languages like Japanese, Mandarin...you have to learn the "letters", the speech and the gestures. Thats a lot to handle

[smc]

Originally Posted by SweetCheaks

Thanks to you, sir.
But I think English and German arent?t that hard to learn. There are languages like Japanese, Mandarin...you have to learn the "letters", the speech and the gestures. Thats a lot to handle

I have long argued with my students and others that German is the easiest language for English speakers to learn. In America, most young people think it is Spanish. But English is a Germanic language, and approximately 60% of English derives directly from Germany. I found it very easy to learn German and now speak and read fluently.