madlibber
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I think I would like to learn French next. It sounds so beautiful when it is being spoken. I would also like to learn some German, because my ancestors are from Germany, and my mother speaks the language.
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When did you start to learn a second language?
madlibber replied to cbintz's topic in Language Learning
We started learning Spanish in the 1st grade I think at my school. Although, throughout the years of school, the Spanish classes were sporadic or absent. I didn't really pick up the language well until I reached my college years. That's when I began to learn the language more in depth. -
Are there any techniques to help me memorize words?
madlibber replied to IssamH's topic in Language Learning
For me, I like to remember the order of things using pictures or other visual devices. For instance, to remember a phone number I will visualize the pattern that my fingers will take along the keypad. I may also use pictures to link to the word. I especially try to focus on which root words match a certain subject area. -
What do you think about multiple choice tests/exams?
madlibber replied to linguaholic's topic in Language Learning
I love multiple choice tests. Even when I don't know the answer, I can still do deductive reasoning and get it right a lot of times. It may not seem like the best way to go about it, but I think that I would forget answers if I had to fill in all the blanks. -
What is Hardest- Reading, Writing, or Speaking?
madlibber replied to tulosai's topic in Language Learning
I would have to say that speaking is definitely the hardest for me. It takes time to comprehend things, so when speaking I find it harder to put the words in the right order on the spot. When writing I get a bit more time to think about how things need to be said and in what order. With reading, I find it the easiest because I can see root words to remember the meanings if I forget and can take my time as needed. -
It is actually two words, but is commonly mistaken for a singular word. I think the confusion comes from combining some words like "everyone" and "wherever". It took me a while to realize that it didn't fall under the same rule.
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I always use the comma when making a list. It helps to show that each is its own thing, and that is also how my teachers taught me growing up. It can cause confusion if it is not there sometimes.
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I have a tendency to always throw in an extra "es" in there sometimes, especially when introducing myself. These are some great tips that would be very beneficial to learn. Thanks for posting!
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Thank you for sharing this! One of the best things about the internet is the amount of info. When learning a new language, you can easily find free software that can teach you. I think there are resources that are just as good as the paid versions. I appreciate that the software you linked to has an audio feature. It's hard to learn some of the words without having them said aloud to you.
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Why Spanish is a Language worth learning?
madlibber replied to betita03's topic in Spanish Language | Discussion
I would agree that it is a very useful language to learn. The usefulness as a second language is especially true if you live in the USA. It is the second most spoken language and it is a must for most business to be extremely successful, or at least on a large scale. -
I was skeptical of Rosetta Stone and have never tried it. It also costs quite a bit more than I would want to spend. With the internet, there are so many free avenues available for learning a new language. Try to find something that fits your style better and maybe you'll have more luck with it.