Lin

You know...I'm really knew to these things. I remember some time ago, while surfing the net with internet explorer, that I came upon a site that had a particular theme that related to my research. Problem was...I couldn't read the words. :frozen:My God! It took my son to tell me to use google chrome browser instead. Did you know that it comes with a built-in translator?

My first contact with the study of a foreign language was at the start of high school (grade 7) - just like you. It was actually Spanish that they thought us. I was one of the best in my class. I always got 80-90-100% on my exams. Today however, I believe I need to do some review so as to keep my Spanish sharp. I wish I had people in my family who could speak the language. That way I could possible keep practicing everyday.

Indeed, multiple choice exams are not a true test of your genius or your grasp of a certain topic. There are many people who pass these multiple choice exams based on common knowledge or their ability to remember "vaguely" what they learnt in the classroom ( I am such a person); but it doesn't really display if you are able to give a thorough description of the topic at hand :shy: I love multiple choice exams nonetheless, and I will forever depend on them to supplement my grades.

The next language I would like to learn is french. Yes, :punk:I know... it sounds romantic :love: If I should live in Canada, I know that there are quite an enormous amount of french folks who could help to keep my french alive.

My technique is called "repetition". Sometimes I think I do it until my heard starts to ache. Despite this, I know it works well. I also find that if I can get a tape/CD/recording with the words to repeat the words to me, then I will be able to catch on very well. :grin:

I think I started out learning foreign languages because It was a curriculum in school :bored: However, my mind's imagination has broaden, and I believe I still have a few more countries that I would like to travel to and spend extended time there. It would be good to be able to interact with the people in their native tongue. Why do you learn foreign languages ?