I am looking forward to learning a new language. I took spanish in High School and it didn't appeal to me.

Question

What would be an interesting language to learn? I was thinking Polish, since my ancestors are from there. And what are some good habits study wise to help me learn the language? Also, any good book tutorials or online sources to help me learn the language I choose? Thanks.

Answer 1

Spanish is a nice language and very spoken around the world. You can find someone to speak with in almost any state or you can travel to Latin America.
My advice is, if you already have the basics you can continue learning from that. Look for someone to speak Spanish or find information to read in that language (e.g. http://laprensagrafica.com)
If the classes you took in High School didn't help you that much, maybe you can look for a different teacher or course.

Answer 2

I'm a native English speaker, yet I much prefer speaking in Esperanto, even though I'm still learning (do we ever stop learning?)

Designed to be learned easily, Esperanto is the gateway to many other languages and cultures. The structure is regular and has only 16 gramatical rules with NO exceptions. So instead of learning rule after rule and which ones don't apply here or there, I spend my time absorbing the vocabulary. Check the site below for information on Esperantos' value in learning other languages.

I frequently make this next statement, and I live by it.

"If you can't learn Esperanto, you can't learn any language."

At the very least, if you learn Esperanto, which by the way can lead to the enjoyment of meeting new friends and traveling to new places, you'll at least have that under your belt regardless of how far you decide to take any other languages.
It's not uncommon for a student of Esperanto to become fluent inside of a month, maybe less, if you've the desire.

I really enjoy listening to the original music, clasical, folk, rock, rap, lullabys(sp), Christmas songs, you name it. The folk tends to be the best. Track down groups like Kajto, Merlin, or Kore for starters.

Esperanto is the 65th most printed language in the world, which when you think about it, with only 2,000,000 plus speakers is quite remarkable. There are translations of the classics, and not so classic, as well as a wealth of original material.

The most depressing aspect of dealing with Esperanto is the constant unsupported claims that it has no value. As with anything else, it's use is dependant on how you decide to use it. With over 2,000,000 speakers in the world, there aren't too many places where you won't find it, you just need to look. The internet is the best place to start. The sites below are the best intitial places to investigate the language and it's history. (Yes, it has a history (119 years) and a culture as mentioned above.)

Where Esperanto stands to make its biggest success is in international communications, primarily at the UN and EU, where each respectively spends in excess of $500 million USD annually on translation services alone. Esperanto currently holds observer status at the UN and UNESCO.

The World Esperanto Association (in Esperanto UEA: Universala Esperanto-Asocio) is the largest international organization of Esperanto speakers, with members in 119 countries (as of 2000) and is the official relations office with the United Nations and UNESCO. In addition to individual members, 95 national Esperanto organizations are affiliated to UEA.

Research and make your own conclusions.

Ĝis!

Best study habits? Do a little EVERY day, but don't drown yourself in it in multi hour lessons.

Answer 3

Learn Chinese! It is not an easy task, but with the booming economy in Asia Chinese has become one of the most popular language to be learned! Plus there are a lot of support websites and translators around resources are abundant. Good Luck!

Answer 4

German is a really cool language and could end up being useful in the real world.

Answer 5

Good choice! I also speak Polish,you should try rosetta stone products,they are the best.good luck

Answer 6

I'm currently learning Swedish, it's easy and fun.

Answer 7

try taking more lessons or go to mexico and meat a girl who can tech u
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