Do you know or are you learning a foreign language?

**dannyx** · 13 August 2023, 7:38 pm

Do you know any foreign languages?
If so, at what level?
Are you in the process of learning?
If so, what is your motivation?
Or maybe you are not learning and do not know foreign languages but have plans to start?
What methods work for you?

**NoDepositCasinos** · 13 August 2023, 9:44 pm

Originally Posted by dannyx

Do you know any foreign languages?
If so, at what level?
Are you in the process of learning?
If so, what is your motivation?
Or maybe you are not learning and do not know foreign languages but have plans to start?
What methods work for you?

My native language is Spanish, I speak English at a B2 level, and I understand Portuguese because I have family members who speak it, and although I got used to hearing it, I struggle to speak it. I'm working on improving my English pronunciation as I still have a strong accent, and planning to start practicing Portuguese.

My motivation for learning languages is my job and my love for travel and learning. The method that has worked best for me is reading books in the language that I am learning and making friends to practice with.

**robyroy** · 14 August 2023, 2:49 am

My native language is quite exotic, so I need some English when i speak with my foreign clients/partners. I think i have B1/B2 level.

**GPWA Nicole** · 14 August 2023, 5:12 am

It's such a good question. I have lived in Curacao for more than 20 years where people are speaking different languages. Spanish, Dutch Papiamentu and English. Even my daughters were taught 5 languages in Curacao schools. I can understand quite a bit of those languages... but I can't speak any of them. I blame it on my Texas accent. It seems to be easy for some people....I am not one of those people.

I admire those who can and try. It will certainly make life more interesting to be able to communicate with others in business and in pleasure.

I will follow this post I am interested in reading what methods work for other people.

**edgarf76** · 14 August 2023, 10:05 am

I learnt some Korean while taking martial arts lessons and I also bought an audio workbook to try to understand.

**Anthony** · 14 August 2023, 10:24 am

I would like to learn Spanish. Just not sure which program is best Babbel or Rosetta Stone.

**NoDepositCasinos** · 14 August 2023, 12:30 pm

Originally Posted by Anthony

I would like to learn Spanish. Just not sure which program is best Babbel or Rosetta Stone.

I've heard good things about Babbel. However, in my experience, nothing compares to pushing yourself to practice with native speakers, whether for personal or work reasons.

With so many free platforms available nowadays, I wouldn't miss the chance to spend some time every day or every other day talking with people in the language I want to learn about any topic of mutual interest.

**newcustomeroffer** · 15 August 2023, 10:32 am

Originally Posted by Anthony

I would like to learn Spanish. Just not sure which program is best Babbel or Rosetta Stone.

I'd like to learn Spanish too, would be the most useful language for holidays and is relatively straightforward compared to others so I'm told.

**wonderpunter** · 16 August 2023, 12:05 am

I know 2 other languages, really from living in 2 different countries.. Spanish and Portugese the latter was easy to pickup due to learning spanish it's similar in many apsects

**NoDepositCasinos** · 16 August 2023, 1:01 pm

Originally Posted by wonderpunter

I know 2 other languages, really from living in 2 different countries.. Spanish and Portugese the latter was easy to pickup due to learning spanish it's similar in many apsects

That's wonderful! My native language is Spanish, and I have been exposed to Portuguese since I was young, so I can understand it easily. However, I still struggle to speak it fluently. Any advice on how to achieve it besides living in a Portuguese-speaking country and practicing with native speakers?

**dannyx** · 16 August 2023, 1:33 pm

Originally Posted by NoDepositCasinos

That's wonderful! My native language is Spanish, and I have been exposed to Portuguese since I was young, so I can understand it easily. However, I still struggle to speak it fluently. Any advice on how to achieve it besides living in a Portuguese-speaking country and practicing with native speakers?

Wife from Brazil, Portugal, Angola or Mozambique

**Oliver Cooper** · 17 August 2023, 2:24 pm

I agree that the more languages you know the wider your horizons. In my arsenal I have English, elementary level of Italian and Arabic (for me btw one of the most difficult languages cause there are sounds that I physically can`t reproduce)

**NoDepositCasinos** · 20 August 2023, 4:35 pm

Originally Posted by Oliver Cooper

I agree that the more languages you know the wider your horizons. In my arsenal I have English, elementary level of Italian and Arabic (for me btw one of the most difficult languages cause there are sounds that I physically can`t reproduce)

I agree. I've had job opportunities that wouldn't have been possible if I hadn't had at least a basic understanding of another language, not to mention the valuable connections I've made along the way.

**kwwriting** · 20 August 2023, 5:48 pm

@GPWA Nicole: 5 languages? Wow! How great for them.

**Pokerface** · 28 August 2023, 9:46 am

Although I have lived in Montreal for a number of years, it has not been the best place to learn French since so many people speak English, and if you try to speak French, they realize you are Anglo, and they revert to English. I can get by with basics if I try. I also lived in Sao Paulo for a couple of years and found it easier to learn since I was forced to learn and speak Portuguese which I enjoyed.

**kwwriting** · 29 August 2023, 5:38 am

Originally Posted by Anthony

I would like to learn Spanish. Just not sure which program is best Babbel or Rosetta Stone.

A friend of mine went from Rosetta Stone to Babbel and was more satisfied with it.

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**Oliver Cooper** · 1 September 2023, 3:28 pm

Yeah this is one of the few skills that is really useful in absolutely any field

**Former Member 14** · 2 September 2023, 4:25 pm

One of my ex's would always say I'm fluent in BS, after returning from a fishing trip with my mates

**kwwriting** · 2 September 2023, 5:14 pm

Originally Posted by AussieDave

One of my ex's would always say I'm fluent in BS, after returning from a fishing trip with my mates

BS is a language that seems to come naturally to many.

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