Very nice site, I love it! I wonder if somebody could help me finding good language reference for learning.
I speak English (obviously) and Spanish. Some may say I also speak a lot of BS. Still, assuming the OP is sincere, I have heard that Rosetta Stone is a very good set of programs. Of course, 99% of the people who are reading this site are probably taking a second language as part of their HS curriculum, so the Rosetta Stone (and other programs like it) would best serve as supplements (or primaries for their parents! ) Speaking more than one language is an ability that cannot be overvalued. It is simply the best thing you can do.
Q. What do you call someone who speaks 3 languages? A. Triligual Q. What do you call someone who speaks 2 languages? A. Bilingual Q. What do you call someone who speaks 1 language? A. American.
You've no idea! I WAS dying to! Every spam I deleted, I'd go "DOH! I couldha used that thingee!" You opened up my chance so I took it! Ya'll are darn well pretty funny today. I enjoyed the laugh here.
I speak English, Japanese, and marginal French. Parisians are mean, makes learning French easier IMO.
OH Chip - if you are ever forunate to get stationed to Europe - you won't be so proud! You will be just another "ignornant American"! Don't be afraid to get some culture! Besides in Norwich U. is practically in Quebec - pick up some French while you are there!
*sigh* I guess youre right, youre always right Besides if there were any language that i think would be most beneficial to learn right now it would have to either be Mandarin or Arabic, maybe czech too
I took German in high school. It came in handy after I met my husband and we were stationed in Germany. I would go into a store in town, ask for something in German and 9 times out of 10 they would answer me in English! I was kind of embarrassed that my "accent" was so bad they would automatically switch to English. I found the older generation much more willing to converse with me in German, I guess they appreciated my effort even if my grammar wasn't the best. I haven't used my German in so long that I don't remember very much. "Use it or lose it" is so true. Jamzmom, I love that spam smiley!
