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  1. I find that to be an issue sometimes, but what I do, I always highlight the important part of the translation first, then I give the straight forward (even with the essence removed), translation. In my opinion, it is always vital for people to get the essence then they can work around the rest of the meaning. If that is omitted, then you have a vague translation that does not carry much meaning into it and in my experience, if care is not taken, sometimes you hear people saying offensive words (point unintended), simply because they were not aware of what they had said.
  2. If you are trying to teach a child, it is a whole different ball game to teaching an adult. Children learn quicker, we all know that. Are you trying to teach an adult? you did not mention what specific problem you are having, maybe you can elaborate.
  3. Hi everyone, it's great to be in the midst of expanding minds. Learning new languages is a great tool for the current business opportunities as we move away from our confined offices onto a global platform. Now you can communicate with someone on the other side of the world in a different language, all trying to accomplish the same business goal, I' happy to be here.
  4. It is always the best approach. We were in Majorca and I was looking for the eggs in the supper store. I had forgotten my Spanish pocket book, so I was trying to describe eggs to the store attendant. From that day I learned what eggs are called in Spanish and I tried not to forget the pocket book. When we drove around, I would look at the signs and then make a reference in the Book, That is how I picked a bit of the language and I actually found it interesting afterwards.
  5. I would say that holiday destinations are a good motivator in learning a new language. I went to Majorca on holiday and the fact that we had to do some food shopping, I was prompted to learn a few words like the names of the foods in case I was looking for them in the store and I could not find them. You need to the find the language that you will enjoy learning and which will not become a drag after a few lessons. So shop around and you will definitely find what you are looking for.
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