If you could learn a second language...,

[Jacob1983]

which language would you choose to learn? I ask this because I'm thinking about learning a second language for fun. I'm also curious about Rosetta Stone. Has anyone ever tried the software? I know it's expensive but is it worth? My top 3 languages that I would consider to learn would be Japanese, Arabic, and German. I just think it would be fun and interesting to try to learn a second language or at least the basics of another language.

[Mugshot]

I already speak German as a second language. If I had to choose another, then it would probably be sign language.

[Jekka]

I really hated Rosetta Stone - it only teaches you things in context, so you have to go through the whole damn program to learn how to form a coherent original thought. Example: you learn "boy" and "to swim", but you have no idea how to conjugate or do anything to say, "The boy swims." It just pissed me off, I didn't make it that far into the program consequently. I tried Latin on it, as well as German.

One of the best ways to casually pick up some vocab in another language is to watch foreign language film with the subtitles on in the original language, like a French movie with French subtitles - it visually reinforces what you hear.

I'd love to speak Greek and Latin.

[Bukefal]

I'd love to learn Italian and French, although i knew French pretty well in high school, but forgot mostly of it now.

For now I can speak; English, German, Dutch, Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Bulgarian and a bit Greek.

[sonic21]

I already speak English as a second language (my 1st language being french), i also speak spanish and i want to learn japanese.

[smeagol]

English

[SpursStalker]

I know a little German and Spanish, so I would love to be fluent in both.

[marini martini]

I know a little German and Spanish, so I would love to be fluent in both.

Is that "little Geman's" name Kurt???
:lmao

[SpursStalker]

Is that "little Geman's" name Kurt???
:lmao

:lol

Umm nope!!

[Viva Las Espuelas]

i'd learn Latin.

[ashbeeigh]

I'd learn...Italian or French. I already speak Spanish so speaking a third language would be cool.

[mrsmaalox]

I suppose if I were going to learn another language, I'd go for something that's very marketable right now like Farsi.

[IronMexican]

I know Spanish and English. A third language I'd probably want to learn is Korean or whatever language Iranian's speak. That way I know what they are saying when I'm in a Liquor Store or the Swapmeet.

[Bukefal]

or whatever language Iranian's speak

That would be Farsi.

[angel_luv]

I have tried learning French a couple of times. I wish I had a friend who spoke french to help me.

I want to go to Slovenia and learn Slovene. Then go to France and learn French. :)

[Bukefal]

I have tried learning French a couple of times. I wish I had a friend who spoke french to help me.

I want to go to Slovenia and learn Slovene. Then go to France and learn French. :)

I thought you were Slovenian, hence the flag in your sig. Or are you, but you just dont know the language?

I can understand Slovenian very well, but speaking it is a bit harder.

[mexicanjunior]

My Spanish is very sloppy and incoherent, so I'd want to refine it...

[ploto]

Chinese- it is inevitable

[angel_luv]

I thought you were Slovenian, hence the flag in your sig. Or are you, but you just dont know the language?

I can understand Slovenian very well, but speaking it is a bit harder.

I'm not Slovenian. I wish I were though. That would be so awesome!
How cool that you can understand the language. I cannot wait until I can.

Reason for the flag: It is in honor of the Slovenian National team and all my Slovenian friends. :)

[angel_luv]

Chinese- it is inevitable

My mom has learned some Chinese since she began teaching over there.

Do you plan on visiting China someday?

[IronMexican]

My Spanish is very sloppy and incoherent, so I'd want to refine it...

My Spanish isn't perfect, but it's good enough.

[marini martini]

I suppose if I were going to learn another language, I'd go for something that's very marketable right now like Farsi.


I know Spanish and English. A third language I'd probably want to learn is Korean or whatever language Iranian's speak. That way I know what they are saying when I'm in a Liquor Store or the Swapmeet.

:lmao:lmao:lmao

[SAtown]

I'm fluent in Spanish and English, currently learning Italian. Next is German then French

[JudynTX]

Pig Latin

[SpursStalker]

Pig Latin

:lol

[Jimcs50]

I would love to understand women.

[FaithInOne]

Rosetta stone worked pretty well for me because it refreshed 3 yrs of high school spanish that I once knew but had totally forgotten.

I want to learn Latin once I can find it. :hat

[Bukefal]

I would love to understand women.

:lmao lol, yeah, but im afraid that's impossible to learn . :downspin:

[jack sommerset]

Klingon. The language of a warrior. Hab SoSlI' Quch!

[angel_luv]

:lmao lol, yeah, but im afraid that's impossible to learn . :downspin:

True. Some things are too wonderful to comprehend. :)

[Jimcs50]

Like chocolate?

[David Bowie]

Spanish. Gives you an edge a lot of the time when looking for a job.

[angel_luv]

Like chocolate?

Well I certainly did not mean going to the dentist. :)

[2Blonde]

Spanglish :toast

[balli]

Rosetta's cool. I learned a little latin a couple years back. I know a lot of spanish/italian and french. At some point, I'm going to take a couple years and get near fluent in Russian so I can read non-translated ruskie literature.

[Borosai]

which language would you choose to learn? I ask this because I'm thinking about learning a second language for fun. I'm also curious about Rosetta Stone. Has anyone ever tried the software? I know it's expensive but is it worth? My top 3 languages that I would consider to learn would be Japanese, Arabic, and German. I just think it would be fun and interesting to try to learn a second language or at least the basics of another language.

I've been learning French on my own for a few years now, but very inconsistently (meaning I have taken long breaks without touching the books and I have forgotten nearly as much as I have retained). I started with a book/CD set and when I realized I didn't know enough to read a novel I had bought, I purchased a grammar workbook. After that, a podclass and Pimsleur. Now I just review verbs (book) and read and watch French television online. However, I still haven't had a conversation in French, which sucks, and although I know many words and plenty of grammar, I still haven't had the opportunity to bring it all together.

So, my point is: study, but also practice. Even if you don't understand everything, make sure you expose yourself to the language early and often. Movies are good, as well as music and whatever else you come across. A good side effect of learning another language is that you will learn more about languages in general, which should help you improve your native tongue (it encouraged me to review English and Spanish grammar).

As far as Rosetta Stone, I would never buy that simply because it is too restrictive. You need a computer and probably a specific operating system, right? If so, I personally think that's a waste of money (unless you don't mind being tied down like that). And regarding the languages, pick something you can see yourself actually using at some point. After I reach a comfortable level with French, I will start learning either Japanese (first choice) or Brazilian Portuguese (easiest to learn at this point). Arabic interests me as well.

Yes, I know it was too long.

[Avitus1]

i'd learn latin.

+1

[Rapper]

I am learning English as my fourth language

my first language is "Cantonese", have you guys ever heard this one?

my second is Mandarin ,the third being taiwanese

[Rogue]

I am learning English as my fourth language

my first language is "Cantonese", have you guys ever heard this one?

my second is Mandarin ,the third being taiwanese
awesome excuse, your english speaking is awesome for a guy who learns it as a fourth language, I even used to think english was your third language. :lol

[Extra Stout]

When my house was being rebuilt, I got a lot of Spanish practice.