I've learned a lot of spanish throughout my life and recently decided to take a test to satisfy school credit.
The problem is, I'm also currently studying brazilian portuguese and it's tying my brain up in knots. Is there any good way to take on learning two diff't languages without defeating the purpose? Are there any programs that you know of that make it easier?
2006-12-28 00:31:08 · 10 answers · asked by redslippers 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
The problem, I think, is that Spanish and Portuguese are so similar but still have some very different expressions that are easily mixed up in a learner's mind. I find it particularly problematic when it's about little, everyday expressions, such as:
Span. "me gusta" / Port: "eu gosto de"
Span. "pero", Port.: "mas"
Span. "más", Port. "mais" etc.
Good luck though, they're both wonderful languages!
2006-12-28 00:37:35 · answer #1 · answered by Sterz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that is a hard thing to do...since the language is composed similarily but are still different, it is hard to keep them separate. I learned Spanish before, was pretty comfortable with it...move to the Italian Speaking part of Switzerland and after 3 years, trying to speak in Spanish is hard because Italian words come out.
I guess the part you should focus on is how a word is pronounced between the two languages. Portuguese has a different sound than Spanish and a different "musical" tone to it. Probably the most effective way to keep the languages seperate (besides conversation) is by reading outloud. By reading each language outloud you will be able to feel the different flow of each and will help you practice switching between two mindsets and not mixing up the words. Good luck with it. Mucho suerte con sus leciones and muito sorte com os lecaos.
2006-12-28 08:45:24 · answer #2 · answered by gnomus12 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's really not a good idea to even attempt to learn 2 at the same time. As you've already noticed the brain knots. You'll end up confusing one for the other and embarrassing yourself in the process.
Our brains are capable of handling many different tasks at the same time but these are usually tasks that are handled by different regions of the brain. Unfortunately, (for you and many others, myself included) language happens in a certain region and if you overload it, you'll come out crazy (literally).
Only attempt a 2nd or 3rd language after you've conquered the others. Then concentrate totally on the new language...using one of the other different languages that you know.
2006-12-28 08:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you heard about Portunhol?. This is the way Brazilians and Hispanic communicate each other, it may be not correct, but it works. So don't worry if you mix them up a little bit, it's just normal at he beggining and both parties will understand. Only time and practice will make the rest.
2006-12-28 08:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by Jim G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like you i am studying two languages:and they have no words in common:Brazilian Portuguese and Turkish:a very difficult language.
I figured that if I CONCENTRATE ONE WEEK ON ONE LANGUAGE I ABSORB IT EASIER.
WEEK TWO IS FOR LANGUAGE NO2
Give that a try:other then that I can't tell you:all I know it works for me.
Greetings:Rob.xxx
2006-12-28 08:37:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on the person.
You may not be able to learn two different languages at the same time.
But, then again, you might.
However, if you are able to learn both at the same time, what works for you might not necessarily work for others... and vice versa.
I know a lady who studied Russian and Spanish simultaniously, and she said that it was easier for her to focus on two different languages at the same time than it was for her to focus on one single language (Chinese).
That sounds weird to me. But, as I said, what works for others.... blah blah blah.
2006-12-28 10:18:30 · answer #6 · answered by SINDY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the problem is that you need to take some time after studying one language.the point is to understand the language you are lurning.you should listen to portugase or brasilian musics lyrics or watch movies that have translations.its the best way that your brain will receve fies and store them where they belong not in some temporary place.
2006-12-28 08:34:58 · answer #7 · answered by Danijel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I study one language one day, then the other the next day and just keep going.
2006-12-28 08:36:32 · answer #8 · answered by kokoro_no_ureshii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
write it again and again, shout the words out loud. thats what im doing right now...
*shouts in english*
2006-12-28 08:35:55 · answer #9 · answered by Lei 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write it all out ....over and over again.
2006-12-28 08:33:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋