How long do you think it would take for me to learn French in France and how long to learn Italian in Italy.
Note:
My mother-language is Spanish, though I speak German and english too, I don't know if gthat helps somehow.
2006-10-05 15:35:55 · 27 answers · asked by eduardo a 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
yes
2006-10-05 15:37:09 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin RM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your language background in Spanish will help more than the German. My friend came to the US from Korea in May of this year, with only 7 months of basic in-school education. She now speaks English fluently, just from being here and going to school. She did not participate in any English Language Learner or English Second Language classes, she just had to tough it out until the end of school year accompanied only by her electronic dictionary. Because younger people learn quicker (my friend was 13), it will probably take you 6-10 months of total immersion in the language to learn it. Once you have learned French, Italian will be easier for you and vive-versa.
2006-10-05 15:43:27 · answer #2 · answered by vzzhappy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you speak Spanish, learning the other romance languages (French and Italian) will be easy since the grammatical rules are very similar. A lot of the common day language is very similar as well. I believe you can master both languages by living amongst them for 2-3 months. Good luck.
2006-10-05 15:40:46 · answer #3 · answered by jujub 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you seem pretty good at picking up languages so i believe it would take you a few months. In my case when I came to the US I was speaking without an accent before 3 months (I was 12). Then I went on to learn Spanish and French. Some people just have a knack for learning languages.
2006-10-05 15:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by Ruth Less RN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100% yes.
I teach English in country where English is being learnt as a second language.
Before i came here i did a diploma on the subject (for good or bad lol). The best way to learn a language, apparently, is by a method know as 'Immersion'. Its were you move to the country and spend all your time immersed in that language and culture.
Its supposed to be the fastest and best quality way to learn any language. More so than any course or lessons you can take.
My advice, learn a few greetings, apologies and a few words you like, then go. The rest you will learn once there.
Good Luck!
2006-10-05 15:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by m c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would have to make an effort to learn the language as well as just living there!
The fact that you are already multilingual is to your advantage, since it would appear that you have a knack for learning languages. Also, French and Italian are Romance languages (based on Latin), and have similarities to Spanish, German and English.
2006-10-05 15:39:46 · answer #6 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definitely think you will learn a fair amount of any foreign language "just" by living in a country in which it's the main language spoken.
Since you know Spanish and some English, vocabulary won't be too difficult for you in France or Italy because you will notice similarities between their words and one or both of the languages you know.
2006-10-05 15:39:20 · answer #7 · answered by catintrepid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible? Heck, I'd say it would be necessary! It's actually the best way to learn a language, you know. Both of them would probably come pretty quickly to you if you really want to learn and don't fall back on your other languages too often. Since I don't know you -- though I can see your English is good -- I'd have to guess that a few months of living there and working or going to school would probably do it. If you want to be truly fluent, of course, it'll take longer than that. If you just want to be comfortable and conversational, a few months should do it. Enjoy!
2006-10-05 15:44:31 · answer #8 · answered by thejanith 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think in a way it will help alot better I mean Im learning French too and this is my second year since Im learning it in my High School I mean for me its easier since they'll translate it for you in English, and Spanish and French have very similar words and pronounciation also Italian I mean what i heard if you can speak Spanish the Italian its like its cousin but that's just me :D
2006-10-05 15:40:55 · answer #9 · answered by *sapphire* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's definitely possible to learn any language when living in that country because it forces you that you must learn in order to thrive in the country.
Since you already speak three different languages, you have an "ear" for the sounds of different languages and are apparently are able to pick up the languages quite easily.
Have a lovely rest of the evening.
2006-10-05 15:38:56 · answer #10 · answered by Goblin g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in the culture, so living in France would be the best method. I would say give it a least a year though, depending on your age. The younger you are, the quicker you will learn.
The fact that you speak Spanish and German will definitely help you.
2006-10-05 15:38:09 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋