airann 1 #1 July 1, 2003 If you were going to learn a new language... What would it be? And why? I was thinking Spanish... I could use it around here... but I am thinking something else. The only thing is for Italian and French, who do I talk to? The pizza freak, the bakery dude? ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #2 July 1, 2003 Spanish, because it's practically the native language of California.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #3 July 1, 2003 Nice! I would opt for the chinese, alot of money to made dealing with the chinese. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingAngel 0 #4 July 1, 2003 I already know enough Spanish to get around and to have a decent conversation, but it'd be nice to learn more...I'd also like to learn Chinese, Polish, and French too but don't think that's gonna happen any time soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #5 July 1, 2003 Um, you forgot "Womanese". That could be really useful in day to day life... -Hixxxdeath,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueEyedMonster 0 #6 July 1, 2003 German... Because my great grandparents were all German. Plus it sounds cool, and I already studied it for 4 years.... most of which I have forgotten. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #7 July 1, 2003 Greek!! it's another word for butt-sex! chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txblondie 0 #8 July 1, 2003 QuoteIf you were going to learn a new language... What would it be? And why? I was thinking Spanish... I could use it around here... but I am thinking something else. The only thing is for Italian and French, who do I talk to? The pizza freak, the bakery dude? A friend taught me that a more useful thing to do is learn a language that few people in the area know. That way, the two of you can talk about whatever you want, and no one will have any idea what you are saying to each other. ***************************************** Blondes do have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesNahikian 0 #9 July 1, 2003 Polish would be a good one to know if you live in Chicago. More Poles live here than in Krakow, it's said, and the City closes for Casimir Pulaski Day. D. James Nahikian CHICAGO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #10 July 1, 2003 I feel neglected... Why didn't you put up Portuguese? Are we Brasilian not good enough for the gringos?<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #11 July 1, 2003 I'd say Japanese, I love the sound of that language, I just know a few words.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuke 0 #12 July 1, 2003 QuoteI feel neglected... Why didn't you put up Portuguese? Are we Brasilian not good enough for the gringos? What he said, you might get along in Sweden with Norwegian but definetly not with Icelandic. They use more funny things in their alphabet then even we do. /M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #13 July 1, 2003 I guess it all depends on what you want to learn the language for. For general everyday utility -- Spanish -- hands down the winner. For a great job with great pay (workin' for the CIA) -- Farsi. If you were a natural born citizen of the U.S. who were perhaps raised in the middle-east and knew Farsi, I think you could write your own ticket with the CIA as a translator/analyst.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westcoastchica 0 #14 July 1, 2003 i know enough japanese and enough spanish to barely get by and not really do anything productive with it. so, i think i would like to actually finish what i started with those two before learning another. when i was in japan, i kept forming sentences with some japanese and like one english word and one spanish word. it was like everytime i went to say something, somebody pushed the language blender button. boy did i look intelligent. portuguese would be neat too though. when i was the advisor to the international students at my college, the brazillian kids kept trying to teach me stuff, but nothing ever stuck. doh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #15 July 1, 2003 im working on my english I think this forum help me alot,well when i understand what it says and when it understand what im trying to say Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #16 July 1, 2003 Quoteim working on my english I think this forum help me alot,well when i understand what it says and when it understand what im trying to say You are doing a good job my friend, keep up the good work. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #17 July 1, 2003 American Sign Language is my choice Why..to communicate with deaf people. I would like to know several languages, including some computer languages. But, in Ca. I would only like to learn Spanish to hear other converasations..other than English is required at the workplace.(or bilingual) Gary Calhoun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #18 July 1, 2003 QuoteI would like to know several languages, including some computer languages. Contact C3PO, he's fluent in over 6 million forms of communication __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #19 July 1, 2003 thanks alot,will this raise the curve about me being normal? Hopefuly Mac gonna teach me to speak it aswell this summer(well he has one week)If not ill just have to make sign for this: one big beer to me lets go BASE Lets go look at girls Mac,take off your pink hat EDIT:To say Mac = BASE813 i just got too used to saying Mac,and now he changed his username... Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #20 July 1, 2003 Oh no... Chop go pester me in another thread... This dude's life goal is to be a dang burr under my saddle.. I was listening to Italian (you can download classes from www) Seems ok to me, sounds good. But French is -well, you know... I believe can pass as womanese. Unless she speaks French.. Then some languages are similar to English words, which I think will be easier. The ideas of speaking to a friend is a good one. Yet maybe limited somewhat. Some Asian languages are easy to go around and find someone to speak to. Also, I forgot Vietnamese in the poll. In addition, you can make money speaking Asian with computer issues, or realted things. I know a guy who taught his dog all commands in another lanquage so no one else could command him. If it were an attack dog it may be a good idea. I may go with Italian... I actually like Native American ? Like Indian. THEN, who would I talk to.... my yahoo- Jumps From Plane Clay- Likes His Sheep JT- Needs Help Bad Jessica - Beautiful Feather The blue dude - Face of Blue Lumious- Sees Weird Things Crazy Ivan- Man with Sword Pabito - Screams like Girl Quade - Not Really Boring SkyBytch- Bytch in Sky SkyMonkeyOne ??? (I know -a blonde- that marked that on her race..., she said Well, I am a Native American...) forgot one [edit] ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #21 July 1, 2003 Quotethanks alot,will this raise the curve about me being normal? Absolutely, I'd say you are now OFFICIALY 6% normal.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #22 July 1, 2003 QuoteAbsolutely, I'd say you are now OFFICIALY 6% normal. Thanks Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #23 July 1, 2003 I'd like to learn Joiman dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 #24 July 1, 2003 French. As much as I hate those people its probably the most logical one to learn since I already speak English, Spanish, Italian and German. Most other languages are either not spoken by significant numbers of people or simply don't matter because they are the languages of countries with a lower than dirt Gross national product per capita. But if you don't know the others I would say learn German first or maybe Spanish then Italian. Its cool to know a language that people don't expect you to know that way you can catch people talking crap and surprise them. Its fun. That should be a consideration.If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass. Can't think of anything I need No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound. Nothing to eat, no books to read. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #25 July 1, 2003 I put Italian, because I love the country, the people, and the food. My French and German are good enough already, and 8 years of Latin means that I'm generally ok at picking European languages up. For some reason though, I can understand what people are saying when they speak Spanish, though I've never learned - weird. It's not that I can read or speak it or anything, and I can't translate the words, I just know what they're talking about. Has anyone else experienced this? Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
