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12 years ago

I've been thinking about it, mainly because of Rosetta Stone... everytime I hear something about it or see a commercial it perks my interest to learn some languages. I don't have a real solid use for additional languages I just think it would be cool to speak Japanese or something.

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thunderbird

12 years ago

Originally Posted by pooshda

I've been thinking about it, mainly because of Rosetta Stone... everytime I hear something about it or see a commercial it perks my interest to learn some languages. I don't have a real solid use for additional languages I just think it would be cool to speak Japanese or something.

My brother has been living in Japan for many years. He is fluent in Japanese and has authored a number of non-fiction books in Japanese. He makes a good living as an anti-Illuminati conspiracy theorist over there. Before that he was a Japan-based editor for Forbes magazine. I didn't join him in his anti-Illuminati project, though he offered me significant monthly sum to do so. (Ok, I don't believe in that stuff and think he's kind of nuts). Whoah, I sure digressed here. Now back to work...

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Thomas

12 years ago

Originally Posted by thunderbird

My brother has been living in Japan for many years. He is fluent in Japanese and has authored a number of non-fiction books in Japanese. He makes a good living as an anti-Illuminati conspiracy theorist over there. Before that he was a Japan-based editor for Forbes magazine. I didn't join him in his anti-Illuminati project, though he offered me significant monthly sum to do so. (Ok, I don't believe in that stuff and think he's kind of nuts). Whoah, I sure digressed here. Now back to work...

If your brother's name happens to be Ben then, you're right - he probably is a bit nuts, but he's a damn interesting nut though.

As for languages, I learned German many years ago, but have forgotten most of it by now. It was relatively easy to learn though, probably on account of already speaking English - once you get into it, the similarities between the two languages are quite surprising.

What's not so similar (at all) is Irish, which I also grew up with. When I say "not so similar", I mean totally alien - it predates English by several thousands years so might as well be alien.

If anyone's up for a challenge, they should try learning it. You'll then be able to fool the people around you into thinking you've had a stroke by speaking like this...

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thunderbird 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Thomas

If your brother's name happens to be Ben then, you're right - he probably is a bit nuts, but he's a damn interesting nut though. <snip>

Yes. How'd you come across him?
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- Thomas 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by thunderbird
  
  Yes. How'd you come across him?
  
  He gets attention in all kinds of places.
  
  I probably wouldn't have twigged who it was without the reference to Forbes though.
  
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  thunderbird 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Thomas
  
  He gets attention in all kinds of places.
  
  I probably wouldn't have twigged who it was without the reference to Forbes though.
  
  I'm astonished by how many people come across him online. I've seen mention of him on an assortment of forums that have no obvious connection to the areas he explores. He's a very smart guy (IQ closer to 200 than 100) but I think he's in over his head with what he's gotten himself into, being protected by Triads and whatnot.
  
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dgridley

12 years ago

The cadence of her Gaelic speech reminds me of German.

Originally Posted by Thomas

If your brother's name happens to be Ben then, you're right - he probably is a bit nuts, but he's a damn interesting nut though.

As for languages, I learned German many years ago, but have forgotten most of it by now. It was relatively easy to learn though, probably on account of already speaking English - once you get into it, the similarities between the two languages are quite surprising.

What's not so similar (at all) is Irish, which I also grew up with. When I say "not so similar", I mean totally alien - it predates English by several thousands years so might as well be alien.

If anyone's up for a challenge, they should try learning it. You'll then be able to fool the people around you into thinking you've had a stroke by speaking like this...

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

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seasoned

12 years ago

So far, mainly just Spanish, French, German, and Danish.

Spanish... Popular, and just because it is there.

French... Popular, and just because it is there.

German... Several reasons, including that I am part German.

Danish... I visited my aunt and uncle in Denmark, and wanted to understand things better. After I started learning Danish, I called my uncle and said "Hi, Kan Du gaette hvem jeg er?". 8-) "Hi, can you guess who I am?". I think he got a kick out of it. With the danish accent, my voice DOES sound a bit different. BTW sorry if I mispelled danish words. It HAS been about 2 decades since I really tried to do well.

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JGladmore

12 years ago

I've been wanting to learn German since my heritage is 100% German, but I have too many goals right now.

My wife on the other hand knows French, Arabic, and Farsi. She also took the Defense Language Proficiency Test and placed in the highest category as well as scored a 99 on the ASVAB. The assignments were not appealing so she is getting a doctorate now.

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bravo75

12 years ago

I speak fluent Dutch, German and English. I am currently trying to learn Spanish. But it seems like my brain has shrunk over the years.

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seasoned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by bravo75

I speak fluent Dutch, German and English. I am currently trying to learn Spanish. But it seems like my brain has shrunk over the years.

Well, in the US, some complex text may be greeted by "It's all greek to me". In German, they say "It looks like spanish"! GO FIGURE!

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Will78

12 years ago

I started learning Spanish, for I simply love this language.

Tried learning Japanese a few years ago, but didn't have the time to focus on, so I stopped after half a year, but I still think it's fascinating. So different...

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talfighel

12 years ago

I know a little Spanish and have taken this course in College a few years back. The reason is because I have family in South America. My uncle, who is my mom's brother has 3 kids who know a little English so it never hurts to know their language too.

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HeySal

12 years ago

I used to speak and write a little French, it was my choice of languages offered at school, and I used it while in Europe - and spoke "restaurant" German when I lived there. I could get my point across but that was about all. Now I remember almost none of it, but it's been 30 years since I've spoken it.

Right now my country is trying to teach me PC, but they are failing miserably.

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bravo75

12 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

I used to speak and write a little French, it was my choice of languages offered at school, and I used it while in Europe - and spoke "restaurant" German when I lived there. I could get my point across but that was about all. Now I remember almost none of it, but it's been 30 years since I've spoken it.

Right now my country is trying to teach me PC, but they are failing miserably.

Heysal, Sie haben in Deutschland gelebt? Wirklich interessant.

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BlackWar

Banned 12 years ago

Spanish >> I love to read their novels.

Hindi >> Hindi old movies bring my tears.

English >> Everyone knows why. :p

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GT

12 years ago

I speak only English (Canada). I studied French briefly in high school, but didn't see the practical point of it at the time. Now I wish I would have stayed with it!

I wouldn't mind learning another language, but I lack the drive and commitment to make it a priority at this time.

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12 years ago

I am currently learning Spanish as I find this is a interesting and romantic language. So far so good.

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obin94

12 years ago

I am becoming fluent in spanish and know/learning some farsi

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Greg Jeffries

12 years ago

Eastern Arabic - my girlfriend is arabic. I purchased Pimsleur Approach and am very impressed.

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hardraysnight

12 years ago

i speak English, a good but ever improving level of maori, a conversational level of samoan, food korean and enough chinese to get into and out of trouble

yet to learn im english

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bailbondsguys

12 years ago

I was studying Japanese and Chinese, when I was in middle school and high school i studied French for about 6 years.

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noranorma101

12 years ago

Hi! I am not learning foreign language yet but i want to learn Arabic language in the future i knows English but i want to know Arabic i am crazy about that.

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zaina

12 years ago

I am learning french because its accent attract me a lot.

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seasoned

12 years ago

Originally Posted by zaina

I am learning french because its accent attract me a lot.

Some french sounds BEAUTIFUL, and some sounds HORRIBLE! I have to say though, I bought a brigit bardot tape once, and it made me PINE for french! But the accent is NOT consistent. English, German, and many other languages are the SAME way.

As for chinese? Did you know the same word can mean bed and window?

Steve

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thunderbird

12 years ago

Originally Posted by seasoned

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As for chinese? Did you know the same word can mean bed and window?

Steve

It may seem so to speakers of non-tonal languages, but they're different words because they have different tones. Window is said in the first tone (monotone) and bed is pronounced with the second tone (going up in pitch).

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seasoned

12 years ago

Originally Posted by thunderbird

It may seem so to speakers of non-tonal languages, but they're different words because they have different tones. Window is said in the first tone (monotone) and bed is pronounced with the second tone (going up in pitch).

Yeah, I meant to say that but STILL, it makes my point.

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mbunga

12 years ago

Am not learning any foreign language yet but i start Spanish classes next week.I learn t french in college but didn't like it thus i remember none of it.
I have always wanted to learn Spanish and i cant wait to start. In a few days will be greeting in Spanish....cant wait
Mbunga

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Dan Riffle

12 years ago

I speak English.

The older I get, the more foreign English seems to get.

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sergiotisa

12 years ago

oui. I am learning French and its amazing.

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dgridley

12 years ago

In past years I have taken courses in French, German, Spanish, and Russian. Would like to someday speak or read several languages fluently but have enough trouble with English.

Originally Posted by stevenhz

What language are you learning and why do you learn it?

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l@ttemonarck

12 years ago

I am learning Norsk and Korean as well (by watching massive tv show)! Hope I will be fluent both language

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seasoned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by l@ttemonarck

I am learning Norsk and Korean as well (by watching massive tv show)! Hope I will be fluent both language

Norsk? You mean Norska(aka Norwegian)?
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thunderbird

12 years ago

Apparently, my English is quite foreign sounding. People always think I'm a foreigner, wherever I am. I think it is due to a mishmash of accents picked up from places I've lived plus a mild speech impediment. I wouldn't get a job as a DJ, anyway

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ace21

12 years ago

I'm not learning any new languages, but I am studying to improve my existing Arabic language skills. They have become a bit rusty in recent times, so I want to get them back up to scratch again.

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Elena Iuliana

12 years ago

I love learning foreign languages!

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seasoned 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Elena Iuliana

I love learning foreign languages!

How many did you learn, and how well?
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8 years ago

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