How many languages are you fluent in?

Question

Just English so far. Still too basic knowledge in Spanish, so I don't count that for myself.

Wow! Some of you know lots of languages! I want to become fluent in Spanish...but also would like to learn Italian, French, Irish & Scottish Gaelic, Welsh.

Answer 1

I speak fluent Edna.

Answer 2

Fluent in English. Near fluent in Spanish. Moving right along in Portuguese. I love languages because in the process of learning to speak one you also learn about the people and their culture. The expression "that doesn't translate well" is sometimes very true.

If you seriously want to learn another language the most effective way is to live in a country where the langauge is spoken and GET OUT AND PRACTICE IT. As opposed to the millions of Mexicans in this country who can spend years here and know nothing of English.

If moving isn't in the picture then try some of the very good language programs that are available. The Pimsleur series is outstanding. That's the first link. They are 90 1/2 hour audio lessons. By the end you will have a good basis to work from. The Rosetta Stone is another popular series although I don't feel it is as good as Pimsleur. That's the next link. The nice part about the Rosetta Stone is that is comes with pictures and written words to accompany each sentence.

The downside to both of these programs is that they are expensive. We're talking about $600. However, cheaper alternatives are around if look hard enough for them. Hint: bit torrent. Use your own judgement.

In the meantime here are two last sites. They offer a new word every day spoken in various langauges. And the first site also uses the word in a sentence.

Good luck. Buena suerte. Boa sorte.

Answer 3

3. Very fluent in Vietnamese and English. A bit rookie on Japanese. I guess you are right. Some people really do know a lot of languages. I found most Asians in USA can speak both English and their native language. My family is really strict about knowing how to write and speak Vietnamese, my native language. Japanese was a little something I pick up from my tutor, who can speak six languages.(He's Vietnamese too.) He can speak Vietnamese, English, Japanese, Chinese, French, and Korean. Knowing a lot of languages really help even though my head just hurts whenever I try to learn something new.
My plan to learn more Spanish by doing this:
-Practice it with your family. Like instead of saying thank you, Say Gracias. Imagine your family is your class, where you can freely practice accents and making mistakes while practicing.
-When you get an hold of the basics, try meeting someone who cannot speak English at all. Talk to them. If you make mistakes, you can definitely get the right fix from them!!
- Learn just more than the language, know the culture. Try their traditional dish, how they dress, and maybe a bit of their history. Oh yes, this one too. Listen to their music. Try to repeat the word. Go to the internet to find the lyrics if you have to. Do anything that makes you to get close to the language from the environment around you. Good luck!

Answer 4

Umm... Well, English and Spanish and French and sign language, plus I know a bit of German and some Japanese, enough Gaelic to survive, and Italian enough to order food and find a hotel, plus carry on a basic conversation.

I like languages, as you can see.

Answer 5

3-English, Spanish, Italian.

Answer 6

3. Spanish, English and sign language

Answer 7

I'm mostly fluent in English, and know basic French. I'm teaching myself Italian and am extremely basic in that, but I'm learning slowly.

Answer 8

Papiamento, English, Spanish and Dutch

Answer 9

1. Portuguese (M. tongue)
2. Spanish
3. English
4. French

I'd like to live for a while where any of such languages (with the exception for Port.) are spoken. So I could improve them a lot.

Learning only at school language centers are not enough to be that good.


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Answer 10

Engish and Thai.

I started learned Thai over 15 years ago after first meeting my wife. When we were dating I took classes at a local Thai temple every weekend as well as learning from books and tapes. Now my Thai is excellent. I can travel throughout Thailand speaking Thai. It's a lot of fun.

Answer 11

Spanish, Urdu,Arabic, Punjabi, and English