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For me it would definitely be Spanish. So many people speak it worldwide. I'm 4 days off getting a year long streak on duolingo (shit flex I know) and am doing a TEFL course in Costa Rica in September for 4 weeks and hope to massively improve my conversational Spanish then. What would you chose and why? Or do you already speak another language or other languages? |
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I already speak Spanish but have never had the good fortune to go beyond the mainland (other than one trip to Mallorca) so central/southern America is a dream for me. Hope you enjoy the "pura vida" out in Costa Rica! |
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"I already speak Spanish but have never had the good fortune to go beyond the mainland (other than one trip to Mallorca) so central/southern America is a dream for me. Hope you enjoy the "pura vida" out in Costa Rica!"
That's cool. How long did it take you to learn? Or do you have Spanish parents/parent? Thanks, really looking forward to it |
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"I already speak Spanish but have never had the good fortune to go beyond the mainland (other than one trip to Mallorca) so central/southern America is a dream for me. Hope you enjoy the "pura vida" out in Costa Rica!
That's cool. How long did it take you to learn? Or do you have Spanish parents/parent? Thanks, really looking forward to it"
School, through university and then lived there a few years. Only took about 12 years  |
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I already speak Spanish (heading there soon for a language/culture course, just for fun). We're both learning Dutch slowly (would like more opportunity to practice). I speak rudimentary German too. I enjoy learning languages, so any language that might prove itself useful would be good. |
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"I already speak Spanish but have never had the good fortune to go beyond the mainland (other than one trip to Mallorca) so central/southern America is a dream for me. Hope you enjoy the "pura vida" out in Costa Rica!
That's cool. How long did it take you to learn? Or do you have Spanish parents/parent? Thanks, really looking forward to it
School, through university and then lived there a few years. Only took about 12 years "
That's cool. Whereabouts did you live? I'm alright with it written down, but they speak so fast |
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"I already speak Spanish (heading there soon for a language/culture course, just for fun). We're both learning Dutch slowly (would like more opportunity to practice). I speak rudimentary German too. I enjoy learning languages, so any language that might prove itself useful would be good."
Thats cool. How did you learn and how long did it take? I've heard German is easier for English speakers to pick up then French and Spanish because a lot of our words are the same or are just our words but pushed together into longer ones. Not sure how true that is though |
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"Japanese. Very hard to master, the scenery of the country. The peoples culture and their work ethics are mind-boggling. I'd love to exore it. "
Yeh that would be cool but like you say hard to master. Completely different alphabet and they have over 100 characters and symbols I think. Definitely want to visit it at some point though |
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"I already speak Spanish but have never had the good fortune to go beyond the mainland (other than one trip to Mallorca) so central/southern America is a dream for me. Hope you enjoy the "pura vida" out in Costa Rica!
That's cool. How long did it take you to learn? Or do you have Spanish parents/parent? Thanks, really looking forward to it
School, through university and then lived there a few years. Only took about 12 years
That's cool. Whereabouts did you live? I'm alright with it written down, but they speak so fast"
Few different places but mainly Andalucia (not the Costa del Sol) - now down there, they speak fast! |
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"I already speak Spanish (heading there soon for a language/culture course, just for fun). We're both learning Dutch slowly (would like more opportunity to practice). I speak rudimentary German too. I enjoy learning languages, so any language that might prove itself useful would be good.
Thats cool. How did you learn and how long did it take? I've heard German is easier for English speakers to pick up then French and Spanish because a lot of our words are the same or are just our words but pushed together into longer ones. Not sure how true that is though"
Spanish - started to learn at senior school, parents bought a holiday place in an area where few locals spoke good English so from age 13/14, I was family translator and interpreter. I continued to study Spanish at uni alongside my actual degree and have kept myself active in the Spanish/Latin American community around where we live.
Dutch - I find relatively easy having learned German and as an English native speaker.
I personally think Spanish is easier than German, especially the grammar, but I think my perception of easy is skewed. I do find languages easy to learn in general and have been told (by Mr KC) that me saying something is easy isn't applicable to all! |
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"For me it would definitely be Spanish. So many people speak it worldwide. I'm 4 days off getting a year long streak on duolingo (shit flex I know) and am doing a TEFL course in Costa Rica in September for 4 weeks and hope to massively improve my conversational Spanish then. What would you chose and why? Or do you already speak another language or other languages?"
Costa Rica is beautiful but a friendly advice, look after yourself as can be a dangerous place too (go out in groups).
I used to speak French but lost it as did not used it, still speak 3 languages. English is not my mother language. Would like to start again with Spanish and Italian (kinda speak a very broken one, both of them) and Japanese (a culture that always attracted me).
Enjoy your trip and share your experience with us  |
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By *onb21Woman
over a year ago
Cardiff |
Welsh because I live in Wales and it would be apt, even though most people in Cardiff don't speak it.
A refresher of Spanish and French so my years in school don't feel like wasted time
Swedish because my knowledge of Danish should make it fairly easy to pick it up and I could impress my colleagues. Same with Italian, it would help in work. |
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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago
Redhill |
"For me it would definitely be Spanish. So many people speak it worldwide. I'm 4 days off getting a year long streak on duolingo (shit flex I know) and am doing a TEFL course in Costa Rica in September for 4 weeks and hope to massively improve my conversational Spanish then. What would you chose and why? Or do you already speak another language or other languages?"
¡Hola! 
Spanish is my first language and I have been a qualified TEFL teacher for 25 years. I also used to teach Spanish, but teaching English is sooo much easier! Spanish is really difficult to master, so good on you for persevering!
I speak intermediate French but not really fluent. If I could speak another lamguafe I’d like it to be Mandarin or Arabic. |
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By *os19Man
over a year ago
Edmonton |
I already speak Greek as I am Greek Cypriot born and raised in London.Right now I would like to speak Bulgarian or Turkish as so many of the people I deal with are from those countries and I have to do 3 way calls with language line in order to be able to do my job effectively. |
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"For me it would definitely be Spanish. So many people speak it worldwide. I'm 4 days off getting a year long streak on duolingo (shit flex I know) and am doing a TEFL course in Costa Rica in September for 4 weeks and hope to massively improve my conversational Spanish then. What would you chose and why? Or do you already speak another language or other languages?
¡Hola!
Spanish is my first language and I have been a qualified TEFL teacher for 25 years. I also used to teach Spanish, but teaching English is sooo much easier! Spanish is really difficult to master, so good on you for persevering!
I speak intermediate French but not really fluent. If I could speak another lamguafe I’d like it to be Mandarin or Arabic. "
If you spoke Manadarin as well as Spanish and English you'd have the 3 most spoken languages worldwide sewn up which would be pretty cool |
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"Latin
Virtually dead language surely "
Unfortunately pretty much which is why it’s so hard to learn Latin as there’s very little Latin speakers however it can help learning other languages especially Latin’s daughter languages such as French and it can help if you work in career’s like history, archaeology, science (for scientific names) etc |
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"I already speak Greek as I am Greek Cypriot born and raised in London.Right now I would like to speak Bulgarian or Turkish as so many of the people I deal with are from those countries and I have to do 3 way calls with language line in order to be able to do my job effectively."
That's cool. My dad's from Burnt Oak in London and went to school with a lot of Greeks and Cypriot and always get a really nice Greek kebab when I go to Arsenal games |
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"Latin
Virtually dead language surely
Unfortunately pretty much which is why it’s so hard to learn Latin as there’s very little Latin speakers however it can help learning other languages especially Latin’s daughter languages such as French and it can help if you work in career’s like history, archaeology, science (for scientific names) etc "
Science is a lot of Greek too. Greek and Latin, but also lots of other languages. Arabic, especially in Maths. Learning Latin isn't a pre requisite to learning extant languages. |
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"Latin
Virtually dead language surely
Unfortunately pretty much which is why it’s so hard to learn Latin as there’s very little Latin speakers however it can help learning other languages especially Latin’s daughter languages such as French and it can help if you work in career’s like history, archaeology, science (for scientific names) etc
Science is a lot of Greek too. Greek and Latin, but also lots of other languages. Arabic, especially in Maths. Learning Latin isn't a pre requisite to learning extant languages. "
That’s true; I’m learning Latin at the same time as learning French so that’s probably where I think it’s easier at least it is for me then again I couldn’t tell you anything I’ve actually learned in Latin |
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"I already speak Spanish (heading there soon for a language/culture course, just for fun). We're both learning Dutch slowly (would like more opportunity to practice). I speak rudimentary German too. I enjoy learning languages, so any language that might prove itself useful would be good.
Thats cool. How did you learn and how long did it take? I've heard German is easier for English speakers to pick up then French and Spanish because a lot of our words are the same or are just our words but pushed together into longer ones. Not sure how true that is though
Spanish - started to learn at senior school, parents bought a holiday place in an area where few locals spoke good English so from age 13/14, I was family translator and interpreter. I continued to study Spanish at uni alongside my actual degree and have kept myself active in the Spanish/Latin American community around where we live.
Dutch - I find relatively easy having learned German and as an English native speaker.
I personally think Spanish is easier than German, especially the grammar, but I think my perception of easy is skewed. I do find languages easy to learn in general and have been told (by Mr KC) that me saying something is easy isn't applicable to all!"
I can relate to this - language learning is very intuitive for me and my brain makes connections across languages very easily. Obviously, everyone's brains are wired up differently and I know some people really struggle to get their heads round a new language.
So, in terms of how long it takes to learn, your own aptitude is a crucial factor. As it is with may things e.g. driving a car etc. |
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" Dutch - I find relatively easy having learned German and as an English native speaker.
I personally think Spanish is easier than German, especially the grammar, but I think my perception of easy is skewed. I do find languages easy to learn in general and have been told (by Mr KC) that me saying something is easy isn't applicable to all!
I can relate to this - language learning is very intuitive for me and my brain makes connections across languages very easily. Obviously, everyone's brains are wired up differently and I know some people really struggle to get their heads round a new language.
So, in terms of how long it takes to learn, your own aptitude is a crucial factor. As it is with may things e.g. driving a car etc."
Hurrah, a fellow picker-upper of languages. I too find it easy to link languages and make connections with similarities across languages. For example, some Spanish words influenced Dutch (with the historic connection between the two, it's not unexpected) and this helped me to recognise and learn them. |
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Manx - another dead language, but my grandmother was from the Isle of Man.
I did Latin at school, along with French and German. I know a little Welsh since living here. |
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By *eliusMan
over a year ago
Henlow |
Italian. My mother was Italian and although I could speak it (so I’ve been told) up to age 5, my (step)dad told my mum not to do encourage me or I’d struggle at school!! Oh how times have changed. |
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By *lynJMan
over a year ago
Morden |
Apart from a load of programming languages which I already have, I would quite like to learn Mandarin.
I work for a Chinese owned company. I might be visiting China in the not too distant future. |
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By *ames-77Man
over a year ago
milton keynes |
"For me it would definitely be Spanish. So many people speak it worldwide. I'm 4 days off getting a year long streak on duolingo (shit flex I know) and am doing a TEFL course in Costa Rica in September for 4 weeks and hope to massively improve my conversational Spanish then. What would you chose and why? Or do you already speak another language or other languages?"
So learn it then ? Easy as fuck to learn Spanish what's stopping you mate |
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"Latin
Virtually dead language surely
Unfortunately pretty much which is why it’s so hard to learn Latin as there’s very little Latin speakers however it can help learning other languages especially Latin’s daughter languages such as French and it can help if you work in career’s like history, archaeology, science (for scientific names) etc
Science is a lot of Greek too. Greek and Latin, but also lots of other languages. Arabic, especially in Maths. Learning Latin isn't a pre requisite to learning extant languages. "
Learning most languages: yes, no, where's the toilet
Learning Latin: you don't need the words yes and no. Here are the 100 most common words for murder or violent death, you'll need them
(Learning ancient Greek: it's participle time  ) |
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over a year ago
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"I’d like to speak Italian, because I would like to live there one day. "
I can teach you (but I have to charge  ) *dingggg*
Sorry I had to quote the Milkshake song by Kelis
I’d love to speak fluent French and Japanese  |
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900 day streak on duolingo learning Spanish here , I enjoy it. It's a fun app and learning is interesting.
But as my minds a sieve, almost as much is lost as gained. So , I can now order a beer and a table for two lol. |
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"For me it would definitely be Spanish. So many people speak it worldwide. I'm 4 days off getting a year long streak on duolingo (shit flex I know) and am doing a TEFL course in Costa Rica in September for 4 weeks and hope to massively improve my conversational Spanish then. What would you chose and why? Or do you already speak another language or other languages?"
Martian speak..cause one day they will prove life outside of what we know now will rock us..we need to be prepared |
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"900 day streak on duolingo learning Spanish here , I enjoy it. It's a fun app and learning is interesting.
But as my minds a sieve, almost as much is lost as gained. So , I can now order a beer and a table for two lol."
Shit that's put me to shame. You might wanna learn Polish if you live in Wallsall (I'm here all week) |
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"900 day streak on duolingo learning Spanish here , I enjoy it. It's a fun app and learning is interesting.
But as my minds a sieve, almost as much is lost as gained. So , I can now order a beer and a table for two lol.
Shit that's put me to shame. You might wanna learn Polish if you live in Wallsall (I'm here all week)"
If you're here all week you'll have time to spell Walsall correctly ( here all week )
And the Polish can learn English , they're decent hard working people in my experience. |
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"900 day streak on duolingo learning Spanish here , I enjoy it. It's a fun app and learning is interesting.
But as my minds a sieve, almost as much is lost as gained. So , I can now order a beer and a table for two lol.
Shit that's put me to shame. You might wanna learn Polish if you live in Wallsall (I'm here all week)
If you're here all week you'll have time to spell Walsall correctly ( here all week )
And the Polish can learn English , they're decent hard working people in my experience. "
It's a joke on the capital of Poland also being Warsaw. Not a comment on immigration numbers |
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"Female.... I swear they speak a whole language that I don't understand! "
It's generally the opposite of what they say.
Him..Are you okay love ?
Her..yes. = no
Him..have I said or done something to upset you love ?
Her.. no=yes you bloody have.
Him..well love , I'm glad we cleared the air after that argument. It's nice we're okay now isn't it.
Her..yes love = you're in for it. I'll make you pay somehow. |
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"Female.... I swear they speak a whole language that I don't understand!
It's generally the opposite of what they say.
Him..Are you okay love ?
Her..yes. = no
Him..have I said or done something to upset you love ?
Her.. no=yes you bloody have.
Him..well love , I'm glad we cleared the air after that argument. It's nice we're okay now isn't it.
Her..yes love = you're in for it. I'll make you pay somehow. "
No sex for you tonight |
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By *r BobMan
over a year ago
Banffshire |
I’d love to read, as well as speak Scottish Gaelic, I’m aware that there’s a bit of a resurgence in learning it, but it’s not easy - understatement! Apart from that I have a smattering of German and French. |
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"Female.... I swear they speak a whole language that I don't understand!
It's generally the opposite of what they say.
Him..Are you okay love ?
Her..yes. = no
Him..have I said or done something to upset you love ?
Her.. no=yes you bloody have.
Him..well love , I'm glad we cleared the air after that argument. It's nice we're okay now isn't it.
Her..yes love = you're in for it. I'll make you pay somehow.
No sex for you tonight "
I can handle a night. Its the week ban that hurts. |
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over a year ago
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"BSL because I want to
Me too. I have a friend who uses it and it would be useful in noisy situations. "
Once I’m through learning what I’m currently learning I have a course lined up |
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"Female.... I swear they speak a whole language that I don't understand!
It's generally the opposite of what they say.
Him..Are you okay love ?
Her..yes. = no
Him..have I said or done something to upset you love ?
Her.. no=yes you bloody have.
Him..well love , I'm glad we cleared the air after that argument. It's nice we're okay now isn't it.
Her..yes love = you're in for it. I'll make you pay somehow. "
What does "fine" mean? Is it ever said without an underlying sense of sarcasm? |
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"Female.... I swear they speak a whole language that I don't understand!
It's generally the opposite of what they say.
Him..Are you okay love ?
Her..yes. = no
Him..have I said or done something to upset you love ?
Her.. no=yes you bloody have.
Him..well love , I'm glad we cleared the air after that argument. It's nice we're okay now isn't it.
Her..yes love = you're in for it. I'll make you pay somehow.
What does "fine" mean? Is it ever said without an underlying sense of sarcasm?"
Not really ,I think the word is fine by me. |
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over a year ago
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I've know English and Welsh, though I rarely use Welsh here in England, it surprising how many people do speak it around here though... I've probably forgotten most of it by now.
I would be interested to learn almost any language but I just don't have the patience for it. Because my school forced me to learn French (I definitely can not speak French, even then) I've been put off learning languages. I wanted to learn German and Spanish was not an option in my school. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Esperanto "
It’s quicker than you might think. I learned it in my youth, only took a couple months to become relatively proficient. Not overly useful though  |
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