Learning many languages.

Not programming languages, of course :P

I've always been fascinated by different languages and cultures. Currently, I'm fluent in English because I was born and grew up in America and I'm semi-fluent in Spanish after taking 4 or so years of it in school.

I'm thinking about taking two language courses next year in my Junior year. Have any of you guys done this before? Would you recommend it? I'm planning on taking AP Spanish and Japanese 1. I've always wanted to learn Japanese, after all.

So my question to you guys is, would you recommend this? Is this a good way to learn language or will it just confuse me? Have any of you tried this sort of thing?

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English is the global language. Don't waste time with others.

I took Spanish in highschool and I sucked at it, and therefore hated it. I am taking Japanese currently at my university and I find it to be much easier than Spanish. :ehh:

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Originally Posted by timeshifter

English is the global language. Don't waste time with others.

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But I cannot write programs with english =(

C# and C++ work pretty well though..

Agreed. Allow me to adjust my statement.

English is the universal speaking language.
































Wait... I've talked in code more than once...








































What the heck. Let's all speak C.

Is it possible to stay on topic in CC for more than 2 posts?

Right now I know about 4 languages, but not an expert on Japanese though.

I'd like to learn, french, more of japanese, and If I'd learn another Asian language it might be... Korean :blush:

I would learn Korean instead of Japanese if my school offered it.

Appreciate that your school offers it. There is nowhere around here, that I have found, where I can learn any other languages.

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Originally Posted by fromethius

I'm fluent in English because I was born and grew up in America

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It's a little early to start on the eggnog you know.

Learn Italian :)

I am quite fluent in it and here in Australia, it is the second most spoken language. Having a second language under your belt can help you out in all walks of life, i at work almost speak Italian to a customer at least twice a day. If i didn't know Italian i would be stuck trying to decipher their words.

What is the second most spoken language in the US? Oh and don't waste your time on any Asian based languages. They are smart enough and learn English, they ain't as stubborn as some European nations that don't learn English :p

One should learn German, you'd never know when you sit in an airplane in the same row as one. At least when they suddenly speak in a spatter of German all by themselves, you'll know that it is not you they are cursing. :)

I would guess that Spanish is the second most spoken language in the US.

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Is it possible to stay on topic in CC for more than 2 posts?

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Not when bullshifter is around.



Learn languages. Even having a basic understanding may come in handy. Try Arabic.

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Originally Posted by oceanebelle

One should learn German, you'd never know when you sit in an airplane in the same row as one. At least when they suddenly speak in a spatter of German all by themselves, you'll know that it is not you they are cursing. :)

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I have always been interested in the German language, history, etc. However, I'm a goldfish when it comes to learning languages.

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Originally Posted by zaza

Not when bullshifter is around.

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Hmm... I'm not familiar with this "bullshifter" character. I'll keep my eye out :wave:

Given the state of the world, Mandarin and/or Arabic.

Latin ftw!

Nobody said Hindi :)

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Originally Posted by Paul M

Learn Italian :)

I am quite fluent in it and here in Australia, it is the second most spoken language.

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Really? I don't doubt, but do you have statistics? I'm interested.

From wikipedia:

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English is the national language, and is spoken and written in a distinct variety known as Australian English. According to the 2001 census, English is the only language spoken in the home for around 80% of the population. The next most common languages spoken at home are Chinese (2.1%), Italian (1.9%), and Greek (1.4%).

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Originally Posted by timeshifter

English is the global language. Don't waste time with others.

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Learning something is not waste of time.

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Originally Posted by abhijit

Nobody said Hindi :)

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Do not worry. I have learned English, Hindi, Telugu. And, I know Tamil. Currently I am learning French. :D

I speak Dutch, English, French, German and a bit Italian.
Would like to learn Arab though.

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I speak Dutch, English, French, German and a bit Italian.
Would like to learn Arab though.

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Your English could also use some polishing. I hear penagate offers some non-sarcastic tutorials in a strange accent.

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Your English could also use some polishing. I hear penagate offers some non-sarcastic tutorials in a strange accent.

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Why me englash neet polizing?

Does anyone have pets? I had a cat who could understand everything I said. :D

my pets only understand me when I bring out the whip and the rubber glove.

Back then, my cat pets understand to avoid me when I arrive at the house.

They only approach me If they have something to take from me, that is my food.

I have learned French, Arabic, Persian, Spanish, Russian, Mongolian, Japanese and Sinhalese; and promptly discarded them as I did indeed find out that they are of no use once you leave the country. It's just better if the rest of the world learns English.

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Nobody said Hindi :)

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I've always been uncomfortable with languages that anthropomorphize inanimate objects to possess genders, the logic of it impedes the learning of the language.

Now if you'll excuse me, I must go have a 'talk' with my toothbrush, he hates it when I'm late.

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Originally Posted by mendhak

Now if you'll excuse me, I must go have a 'talk' with my 'toothbrush', he hates it when I'm late.

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I'm sure this must be a euphemism...

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Originally Posted by Arrow_Raider

my pets only understand me when I bring out the whip and the rubber glove.

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Obviously they haven't been trained well. :wave: