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You know what, being a mom and working as well, it's hard to find time to learn other languages so I do understand where you're coming from. But here's the thing, if you want it, you'll make time for it. No matter how busy I am, I still find the time to bond with my son, take care of myself and yes, learn a new language. Whenever I have some free time, instead of watching television or going into Facebook, I'll pick up my book and start studying whatever language I'm into. Right now, it's Japanese. Of course, studying from a book is not your only option. You can also try downloading apps that can aid you in studying. Apps are great because they're very convenient and practical. Even when waiting in line in the bus stop, you can just open the app and start learning some new words or phrases. There are 24 hours in a day, surely you can save some time for learning a language, even if it's just a few minutes a day. Good luck!

Aw, I love the name! Unfortunately, I fail in playing Flappy Bird. I think the highest score that I got there was six, lol! But I would still download this game and try it out. I just wish it's available for the App Store as well since I mostly play games on my iPhone. No worries though since I also have a Samsung Galaxy Tablet that I can download this game in. On a related note, what's the highest score anyone has gotten from this game? Want to beat each other's high scores? I'll post mine once I downloaded it and practiced a bit. Haha! Or maybe I should just let my husband play for me... He's good with Flappy Birds...;p

Hi! I found Filipino songs in Spotify as well. Search for Sa'yo by Silent Sanctuary because that's the song that I listened to. Though I think there are a lot more in there, try Dati by Sam Concepcion as well. Good luck!

Hahaha! I remember back then that this text lingo was quite popular in our school. Back then, cellphones aren't touch screen ones, it's the keypad ones, right? So shortening the text is really more convenient for us. But now, with the advent of touch screens, text lingo aren't all that popular here. Heck, texting isn't even popular anymore. It's chatting and messaging that has become the norm. But still, there are people who use text lingo in such apps.

My husband's professor told them that he drinks alcohol before going to a lecture or even before performing an operation. I was quite skeptical of that before, but this kind of confirms as to why he is doing that. He said that he is able to focus more and concentrate clearly on his task with just a bottle of alcohol in him. Not much, but just enough to make him focused. That's what he said, according to my husband, so my husband followed that. I don't know how effective it is for him because he drinks so much.

Hi! I found this site: http://www.englishnspanish.com/audio The good thing about these audios is that they are made specifically by the US government for students learning about Spanish. So you are sure about its quality and that is good for beginners as well. Good luck!

This is where I struggle the most. Even when speaking English, sometimes I commit mistakes when it comes to pronunciation. And for a language like Korean, they do have certain accents and pronunciation techniques as well. So you have to look out for that, because if you don't, you aren't really grasping the whole concept of the language. So I like watching television series because that has helped me learn a lot about pronunciation of different words whether in English or in Korean.

I think anything by Nicholas Sparks can give me a heartbreak. I especially loved The Notebook and A Walk to Remember. I mean, I know his books has generic themes of rural places where lovers meet, blah, blah, blah. But when I first read these two books, I was extremely heartbroken. You can actually feel the characters and their hardships. His latest books don't make me cry as much, at least not as much as these two books had.

I have never really tried learning the language of the country or place I'm visiting in. Like, when we went to a province here in our country, Pampanga, we didn't really understand their dialect or even bothered to try to learn it. Because when we're traveling, we're more likely to enjoy the sceneries and go to the different tourist locations. But I think that if you do spend a long enough time in one place, you're bound to at least get some idea of their language or dialect. Alas, our travels weren't that long so we didn't really learn their dialect within that time frame.

This is the list of countries where English is the official second language: 1. India. About 23% of India’s population speaks English and this number is growing everyday. 2. Nigeria. More than half of the population in Nigeria speaks English. 3. France. 36% of Frenchmen speak English. 4. Philippines. An astounding 55% of the population speaks English. 5. Germany. Again, an astounding 56% of the population in Germany speaks English. 6. Netherlands. A small country but almost 87% of its people speak English. I hope this helps!

My language goals for 2016 are: 1. Completely master Japanese and Korean. 2. Learn a foreign language that is not from Asia. 3. Be able to communicate with foreign people through their own language. 4. Love and enjoy learning languages!

That's a pretty comprehensive list actually. I knew about the omega-3 fatty acids being able to help improve our memory. I might also add: 1. Nuts are wonders of nature. They are packed full of Vitamin E which can help decrease the probability of cognitive decline in individuals. Munching on nuts such as almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, you name it, they're all pretty much good for the body and the brain. 2. Avocados are also full of healthy fat which helps to maintain a healthy blood flow. And we all know that our brain needs a healthy supply of blood to function well. 3. Teas can also help improve memory and cognitive function. They're full of antioxidants too to protect your brain from free radical damage. 4. Dark Chocolate has caffeine and natural stimulants which help you maintain focus and concentrate. I hope this helps!

Oh wow, you learn something new everyday! I have never heard of a language deliberately made to be a global language, that is until now. I have always thought of English as kind of the global language since more and more people are becoming speakers of it. But I think having one language that will be known as a global language would be beneficial. If only that language can be made into curriculums and such so it will be known by many.

I love reading books but I also love watching series. So for me, it's a mixture of both. I learn a lot of words by reading, that's for sure. But I learn about proper pronunciation when I'm listening or watching certain programs. There really is a benefit to both. So by combining them, you get the best of both worlds. And I think that is why I resort to both when I'm learning a new language.

I think when you're enjoying learning, it is easier to master whatever it is, be it a skill or language. So that is one great way to advise people, to have fun with language learning. More often than not, we tend to take things too seriously and end up getting frustrated when we don't meet a certain quota or requirement. It is important to know that the journey is more than the end itself. What's important is that you enjoyed the journey of language learning even if you do not become such a genius in that language.

Dialects for different languages emerge because of two reasons: historical and social. Historically, these are the following factors that change a language: 1. Settlement. This is one major distinguishing factor as to why dialects have emerged. A certain group of speakers may move to an area which influenced their language. The culture or populations in that are might influence their language, which in turn created minor or dramatic changes in the language, hence the formation of a dialect. 2. Migration routes. Again, migration can affect dialect formation because of varying influences from outside sources. 3. Geographical locations. 4. Language contact. This is where other languages influence another language. Socially, these factors change a language: 1. Economic. It's just like, technical jargon, where your work influences your language. Also, urban areas have more changes in their dialect than rural areas where language development tends to be slower. 2. Social stratification. Language change varies from social levels, upper, middle and lower class. 3. Communication networks. The people you talk to determine changes in your dialect level. 4. Group. When you want to fit in a group, you learn and adapt their language.

I think Norwegian would be a great first second language choice for you too. Its pronunciations are more familiar with English speakers. It is actually an easier language than English when it comes to grammar, verb tenses or conjugation. So it would be your best bet. I think that once you have mastered a language, you will be better able to tackle another one. When you finish mastering the Norwegian language, you will sure feel great and ready to go into the Japanese language.

I researched and here is what I found: 1. Afrikaans. English and Afrikaans are both derived from the West Germanic language. It has the same phonetics and pronunciations. The difference is that "g" is pronounced as -ch in Bach. It's also easier as you can just memorise a bunch of words and stack them together, not worrying about conjugation and such. 2. Danish. It is spoken more quickly and more softly than other Scandinavian languages. It is also flatter and more monotonous than English. It's grammar is very easy and has only nine verb forms which is similar to the English language. 3. French. There are a lot of latin french derivations in the English language which makes it kind of easy to learn as a native English speaker. 4. Frisian. This is a language spoke by half a million people in Friesian, Netherlands. Literally, this is the closest language to English. But it is rare to find books that teach how to speak this language.

Yeah, many people from my country still make grammar mistakes in our native language. I think grammar is not that important in an informal setting, as long as you can relay on the message, then it's fine by me. In the formal setting, grammar, spelling and pronunciation are important because it can make or break you. Especially when you are in a job interview or promotion interview. Otherwise, I'm okay with other people committing mistakes in normal settings, since you really cannot be perfect anyway. I do know some "grammar police" people who are used to mocking individuals who say grammatically incorrect sentences or phrases. Or maybe even wrong spellings of certain words. But I find them really rude and ill mannered. So I tend to have a bad impression of them, not the person who committed language mistakes. On the other hand, I would rather speak in a language that I'm used to, than try and make sentences in another language that I'm not fluent in. It really is just a matter of preference.

I think it can help especially if you want to learn the dictation and pronunciation properly! Of course, with meaning, grammar and such it will be of no huge help. But you can just supplement with other methods of learning for those. The key is to use different methods that work for you. As long as one method works, use that. If it's not enough, just supplement with other resources and methods.

Lol, this has happened to me. I guess since dreams are recollections of what had happened to you throughout the day, dreaming in the language you're learning is very likely. I dream mostly of what happened to me within the day, not exactly but within that context. And while you're learning a new language, you spend a lot of time in it, sometimes even the whole day. So it is really possible to dream in that language. And I guess, that is a good indication that you're learning and the language is in your brain already!

I think it depends on which country you live or will spend most of you life. If for example, me, my child is a Filipino, then I will teach him our native language. As he lives here, he was given birth here and we will spend most of our lives in here. So for me, it's important for him to learn his language as a Filipino first. If he grows up and decides that he does want to learn English or even if he is capable of processing two languages, then I will teach him English. If he wants to learn other languages even, I will gladly enrol him in classes. But since he's still a baby now, I think it's wise to teach him his native language.

Oh, if you like mangoes, you sure would love our country. Mangoes here are very sweet. My son loves them. Especially during summer as that's their season. That's too bad, on the other hand, there are some fruits that grow best in cold places, so there's that advantage.

Yeah, but it's all worth it as Menudo tastes so yummy! Do you also use those tomato sauce sachets or do you make your own tomato sauce from scratch? We usually just use the sachet ones. That picture looks just like our Nilaga! Minus the chickpeas and that green thing, what is that? Hehe. Add potatoes and beef soup = nilaga! It's amazing to know that many dishes here are the same with yours.

That's a lot of money for health care! That's really scary but then again, I also live in a place where it's surrounded by water, so I'm also in the same boat as you. We even have a mall in here that is above sea water. Really! They just buried sands and rocks under it to be able to build the mall above water. That's sad. There's nothing more irritating than being with people who have nothing good to say. Gossiping is for people who have nothing better to do. I know as people here tend to gossip so much too, and they're mostly people who have no jobs.:/ Oh wow, salmon is very delicious. It is also kind of expensive here and we are in a country surrounded by waters, lol. But at least, there's a good side to living there. How about fruits and vegetables, are they cheap there?