spanish
2006-08-20 07:30:34
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answer #1
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answered by jon 4
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I would say French, followed by German. French like English is not necessarily pronounced the way it looks. Spanish and Italian are very similar and the pronunciation rules are very simple, as is the grammar. I learned Spanish as a second language and learned Italian on my own. I learned French too and took some German in grade school. German words are really long sometimes and the pronunication isn't too bad, although I think it doesn't sound so pretty like the Romance languages. The French R sound was always hard for me.
2006-08-20 07:35:19
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answer #2
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answered by KittyKat 3
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Depends from which you hail.
Spanish (from Spain), French and Italian all based from Latin.
Spanish in the "Latin American" areas is a bit different. This is the Spanish spoken in the Western Hemisphere: Mexico, Puerto Rico, S. America, etc. The Spanish on this side of the globe is much different than in Spain, as it has a lot of Central American Indian, African and other languages influencing it.
But, Latin-based Spanish is very similar to Italian, and both are similar to French. What changes is the enunciation of most words, and the changes in the articles of a sentence.
German is the only language, of the 4 you list, that is completely different than the others. It is harder than the other languages only because of the guttural infections placed on certain words.
Whereas most of the Latin-based languages uses the middle and tip of the tongue to make certain words, German uses the back of the tongue and throat for certain words. Kind of like swallowing your words as you speak.
I am not fluent in any of these languages, but I can understand the Latin-based languages a bit better than hearing German.... when the slang, regional and other changes have been taken out.
Side Note: Today's English is a mix of French (latin) and German. Remember, most of the conquerors of England where Norman and Saxons.... What are Germans and French today.
Butter is a Germantic word. Police is Latin.
2006-08-20 07:42:45
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answer #3
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answered by Corillan 4
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I believe that Spanish is the most difficult language for an Anglo to master. It really depends upon a person's native language however. From what language to what language, is more important.
The Spanish trill their "R's" and tjat could pose some problems for persons who cannot growl when they speak.
German requires a vibration of the upper part of their mouth, and is much the same as clearing your throat.
Italian, is a softer spoken language and does require a mild trilling of "R's", but is easily mastered.
French contains a lot of English words pronounced differently. I would call it the easiest of the languages mentioned in your question.
If all all fails, try pig latiin. It is very easy. (smile)
If you are considering a course of study, as may be indicated by your question, go for spanish. It is the more commonly spoken in the US now, to the invasion of mexican nationals over the past 20 years. That is what they are calling immigration. .
2006-08-20 07:39:11
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answered by Anonymous
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For most people it would be German; in my case I learned Spanish/French easily with A's in HS/college but could only get a C in German. Have heard it's all the irregular verbs and also that the logic to the Latin-based languages is easier on the brain. Who knows?
2006-08-20 07:34:19
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answered by Anonymous
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I've studied Spanish, French & German. I've found German far harder than either Spanish or French. It has far too many confusing grammatical rules that neither English, Spanish or French have.
2006-08-20 11:40:03
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answered by manorris3265 4
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I'd say that the most difficult is German, then French, then Italian, and lastly Spanish.
2006-08-20 07:42:35
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answer #7
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answered by Strives to be Something 3
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considering which you have in basic terms 4 options and that they are loose... i might take Spanish ... it rather is being pragmatic ... and later on in case you nevertheless choose to learn and characteristic the time you may desire to pass and learn Italian an French, those 2 languages would be much less complicated to learn in case you recognize already Spanish. it rather is from adventure. I even have learnt those 3 languages... and Spanish is the main clever for the interest industry in North united states of america of america
2016-09-29 11:47:30
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answered by ? 4
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Oh, please, German is the most closest language to English (they were same language in past) so it's not difficult, Spanish and Italian are similar and easy to learn, so I'd say French!
2006-08-21 11:07:48
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answered by ? 3
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French is the most rich and difficult language to learn out of the 4 you provides, while Spanish, a phoenetic language, is the easiest to learn.
2006-08-20 07:33:30
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answer #10
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answered by EDDie 5
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German.
2006-08-20 07:32:11
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answer #11
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answered by Sorcha 6
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