Misc Learnng a foreign langauge

**notorious** · 10-09-2017, 02:48 PM

I am seeking input on what would be the best way to learn a foreign language, in my case Spanish.

I listen to the radio all day while working, and I figure I might as well make that time productive in another way.

I would also love an interactive app or entire program that will work over an Ipad, computer, etc.

In addition, I plan to attend local classes for direct interaction.

Any input is welcome. Gracias.

Dayze · 10-09-2017, 02:50 PM

dj56dt58 · 10-09-2017, 02:55 PM

You should try Learnng English first

**notorious** · 10-09-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dj56dt58

You should try Learnng English first

I know all the cuss words, so I am good to go.

Cornstock · 10-09-2017, 03:00 PM

A combination of Rosetta Stone and intensive classroom work got me pretty proficient. Never tried the tapes.

BucEyedPea · 10-09-2017, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cornstock

A combination of Rosetta Stone and intensive classroom work got me pretty proficient. Never tried the tapes.

Rosetta Stone is expensive. I got it for my daughter one Christmas 'cuz she wanted to learn Japanese. She thought it started out at too difficult a level. She finally learned it in college and how to write it too.

I would think Spanish would be easier—much easier.

**SuperChief** · 10-09-2017, 03:07 PM

CP Inbreds (most people here): Lurn 'Merican first, idgit.

**DaFace** · 10-09-2017, 03:12 PM

I've heard good things about Duolingo, but I can't speak to it myself.

kccrow · 10-10-2017, 11:14 AM

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I've heard good things about Duolingo, but I can't speak to it myself.

I just recently started using it to start learning French. I'd say it's pretty decent. It pushes you into some shit right away and it can remind you to stay on top of it (which I sometimes don't). I think if I were a lot more dedicated, it'd be pretty damn good. I just run in spurts with it, unfortunately.

**gblowfish** · 10-10-2017, 11:27 AM

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I just recently started using it to start learning French. I'd say it's pretty decent. It pushes you into some shit right away and it can remind you to stay on top of it (which I sometimes don't). I think if I were a lot more dedicated, it'd be pretty damn good. I just run in spurts with it, unfortunately.

I had French in High School, and about 15 hours in college. I just remember dirty phrases now. I could swear pretty well in French at one time.

BucEyedPea · 10-10-2017, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kccrow

I just recently started using it to start learning French. I'd say it's pretty decent. It pushes you into some shit right away and it can remind you to stay on top of it (which I sometimes don't). I think if I were a lot more dedicated, it'd be pretty damn good. I just run in spurts with it, unfortunately.

I started French at age 7 in Catholic School but it was mainly conversational expressions and some prayers. Had it 4 years of high-school and was my second major first two years of college at a Catholic College. When you can start thinking in the language without translating in your mind, that's when you're fluent. When I got drunk at parties, I would only speak French too. I could read novels and write it. Actually I read it better than I spoke it, as I found when in France. Did not know how to ask where the bathroom was. Had a French boyfriend while there who spoke no English. That helped too.

Never used it once I came home from Europe. So I have forgotten most of it.

kccrow · 10-11-2017, 02:03 PM

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I started French at age 7 in Catholic School but it was mainly conversational expressions and some prayers. Had it 4 years of high-school and was my second major first two years of college at a Catholic College. When you can start thinking in the language without translating in your mind, that's when you're fluent. When I got drunk at parties, I would only speak French too. I could read novels and write it. Actually I read it better than I spoke it, as I found when in France. Did not know how to ask where the bathroom was. Had a French boyfriend while there who spoke no English. That helped too.

Never used it once I came home from Europe. So I have forgotten most of it.

I've noticed it is kind of a dead language in the US but I live really close to Canada and we get quite a few travelers through from Quebec. I also have several friends that live in or near Montreal and while they speak English well enough for us to communicate well, I'd really like to learn much more. I'm also primarily French (about 85%), so it's a heritage thing as well that I'd love to be able to get my children interested in. My grandparents spoke it fluently on my dad's side but both died while I was quite young.

threebag · 10-09-2017, 03:15 PM

Hire a Spanish nanny, cook or housekeeper.

**notorious** · 10-09-2017, 03:32 PM

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Hire a Spanish nanny, cook or housekeeper.

A hot one would be best.

**ptlyon** · 10-09-2017, 03:35 PM

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A hot one would be best.

One that likes to get paid the old fashioned way, if ya know what I mean

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