i know english and spanish
trying to learn russian and french at the same time.
this won't lessen my chances of learning quicker will it?
2006-07-29 08:44:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Harder. Learn one first.
2006-07-29 08:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by The Foosaaaah 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
It depends on your aptitude for learning languages. Some people are natural at it, others find it impossible. If you thought it was very easy to learn Spanish (assuming you learned it, and didn't just grow up speaking it), you might have the language aptitude to learn two languages at once. If you thought learning Spanish was a struggle, learning two more will be even more struggle. Russian will be particularly challenging because it has a different alphabet.
If you think you have a gift for languages, you can try learning two at once, but be prepared to drop one if it doesen't go well.
2006-07-29 15:53:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the aptitude, learn as many languages as you like simultaneously.
I took Spanish, German, Latin, and Classical Greek at the same time and made straight "A's." I only had a problem once, when I had to take a Spanish exam being sick with a fever. I started answering some of the essay questions in Latin.
Good luck and I hope this helps.
2006-07-29 15:59:43 · answer #3 · answered by Titus W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it may be quite interesting. Russian language has many many common constructions with French language, because of high influence of Russian elite culture by French culture. I learned Russian first because of certain course of my life and, when I was studying French, I caught myself thinking in Russian sometimes before saying in French. So, I think knowledge of one may help to learn the another and vice versa.
2006-07-29 17:15:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know... but it sounds like it would be easy to start confusing things. At least Russian and French are two very different languages. Good job for wanting learn though, and good luck!
2006-07-29 15:54:10 · answer #5 · answered by me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might French and Spanish have more in common than French and Russian and I think the Russian will slow you down
2006-07-29 15:51:10 · answer #6 · answered by coolhandjoe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's easier if you're younger. Under the age of 10, you can learn many different languages at once. Between 10 and abt 15, you might be able to learn more than one if you have regular interactions with speakers in BOTH languages. After that, forget it.
2006-07-29 15:49:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personnelly I think this is not a good idea. Fully concentrate on learning Russian, before you get involved with French.
2006-07-29 16:18:13 · answer #8 · answered by Susanne R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you, I would start with French, because of its similarities with English and Spanish. Then, after you've got a good grasp of français, I would go ans study Russian. ¡Suerte!
2006-07-29 23:53:25 · answer #9 · answered by Babadoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no preclusion to learning Russian and French simultaneously, especially if you are already bi-lingual. Only you will know your true ability and determination.
2006-07-29 16:03:02 · answer #10 · answered by »»» seagull ««« 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's perfectly fine. i've been learning spanish for a few years, i started learning japanese a week ago, and i'm going to start learning french in two weeks.
i enjoy having a lot to do. ^_^
2006-07-29 15:49:43 · answer #11 · answered by alguien 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋