2006-12-11 09:18:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Oh yes it is OK!
My native langue is Spanish, but I began to study English as a young child. When I was a little older, I began to study French, so it was English and French at the same time.
Then, in College, I kept studying French, and added Italian, German and Portuguese at the same time.
No problem!
So, yes, I speak (and by speak I mean I speak, read, write, listen, think and sometimes dream) in those languages.
Don't be afraid to try!
Learning languages is a wonderful thing! It will open so many doors for you, and it will allow you to get to know people and make friends all over the world.
Not to mention that you will be able to appreciate their literature as it was meant to be.
Just one little tip... Embrace the language and the culture that comes with it. If you love everything that surrounds a particular language, it will be easier for you to learn it.
People always ask me which language is the most difficult to learn, and I always tell them that the hardest one is the one that you don't like.
Have a great day!
2006-12-11 21:42:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's totally fine. Research on this area is slim, but it seems to show that each new language will be affected by the one you previously learned. That is, your first language will affect your second language, your second language will affect your third language, and so on. Learning two at once, nobody knows what will happen, but I think that your mind will work it out.
I have previously learned Spanish and I'm currently learning German and Serbian. I have noticed that I have a few moments of mixing when I switch from language to language, but this is temporary and then I'm fine.
Like I said, there is not a lot of scientific research on this topic, so most of what people tell you is their opinion, and you should take it with a grain of salt.
I say learn away!
2006-12-11 16:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the language flare or a strong desire to command both languages, then I don´t think there will be a problem. All of my life I´ve been fascinated by languages and have found myself inmerse in Spanish, English, Italian, Japanese and now Danish without having trouble. But you should know, that you will never stop learning!, there´s always something new to learn about languages.
2006-12-11 09:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should take two or more languages at once if you are very good at languages and are sure you can handle it. Yes, it is more confusing if they are related, but you get used to it after a while. I'm a sophomore in high school and take Spanish III and French I currently, and I'm learning Brazilian Portuguese from my friend, Nathalia, my Brazilian Exchange Student friend. I'm lucky enough to be very good at languages and can handle it. Sometimes I accidentally mix in French or Portuguese into my Spanish, but it rarely happens. It depends on the person, but I recommend it to you, because people who speak 3 or more languages tend to get more respect from others and it tends to make life much easier if you are a traveler like me. Buena Suerte, amigo! (Good Luck, Friend!)
2006-12-11 09:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by Devin O 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been finding out more than one languages simultaneously for years, and that i discover that it isn't too huge an hindrance when you commit adequate time to each, as others have mentioned right here. I consider you are in a certainly well problem regardless that considering the fact that you already found out greek, and you'll study it in a extra casual procedure speakme it with loved ones whilst you study mandarin extra formally.
2016-09-03 08:12:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never worked for me. I always got confused and would know some vocabulary from one and some from the other, but never one word from both. Try it though and good luck.
2006-12-11 09:41:13 · answer #6 · answered by Love Shepherd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not,for malaysia chinese, since young, they learn few language at the same time. take my example, since standard 1, i learn english, malay, mandarin, cantonese
2006-12-11 14:22:09 · answer #7 · answered by vandoren 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure why not, you can even take three languages if you what.
2006-12-11 10:14:41 · answer #8 · answered by linda c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son did, he was brought up bi-lingual. It is easier for children. I struggle to learn one.
2006-12-11 09:20:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if they're not closely related, otherwise there is always a good chance of mixing yourself up.
2006-12-11 09:20:09 · answer #10 · answered by Belie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋