Whats the best language to learn??

Question

Hi, im a junior in high school, and im Very interested in learning languages. I only speak english though, and some french..although i understand it better than i can speak it. Im very interested in the Nordic languages, particularly Icelandic...I will try that sometime in my life. sometime soon. But! I was just wondering what language would be the easiest for me to pick up? i know none are totally easy and one cannot learn in only one sitting, i plan to work at it... but whats the closest to english/ the most fun? Im open to anything.

Answer 1

How about a language that can help you learn other languages?
Stay with me here because it's quite long but worth it.
My kids and I are learning Esperanto. Believe it or not, Esperanto represents the best chance for the survival of the multitude of dying languages since it's purpose is to forestall the monopoly of any one National tongue to the disadvantage of another.
Consider if you will, Esperanto is an easily learnt AUXILIARY language. This means that myself and that German, Japanese or Korean fellow over there needn't sink a lot of time and effort into learning each others mother tongues if they don't wish, where whose ever tongue we settle to communicate in will hold the advantage in any discussions; since the likelihood of having a mastery of the second language will be remote at best. Each partner has exerted a similar effort in order to communicate; a linguisticly neutral hand shake if you will. Yet we are still free to talk in our mother tongues when and where we choose.
Further, I am now in a position to visit just about every country in the world and with the help of my new found Esperanto speaking friend (2 million plus) learn of his / her culture and language. This second facet is possible because in learning Esperanto I now have a firmer grip on linguistic principles. I will provide a link below on the benefits of learning tertiary languages after Esperanto.
However, if it is Culture you desire, then you've no need to look much further than the Internet. In music there are Folk, Jazz, Opera, Rock, Hip Hop, Rap, childrens' songs, etc. In literature there is multinational translations plus original works. The yearly Esperanto Congresses are a play ground for young and old alike for interaction.
The error it seems that most people make, is the assumption that a focus on one area or language will detract from other areas. Although it may be true to a point, it is extremely unlikely to effect an area to the point of destruction. There are simply too many people in the world to allow that to happen. None of this precludes learning another language.
Conversely, nobody would feel forced to learn it, especially if they've no desire to leave their comfort zone.
The fact is that like it or not, it's use is expanding exponentially. The last educated guess puts the number of functionally fluent speakers at 2 million plus and another 2,000 native speakers (those that were born to an Esperanto household; yes they exist).
Yet many feel almost threatened by it, which is the last intention of the Esperantistoj (ehs-pehr-ahn-TEES-toy). It is simply a tool to allow those that might otherwise struggle to learn a new language, the option of expanding their horizons.
Finally, there is currently $600 million plus a year being spent on translation services at the UN, and a similar amount in the EU, because no one nationality wants to loose the prestige of owning one of the 'working' languages in each of those institutions. This a huge waste of resources that might otherwise go to feeding and housing those less fortunate. A single working language, easily learnt (less than a year to become fluent) would certainly go along way towards that goal. The Universal Esperanto Asociation (UEA) currently holds observer status (class B) at the UN and UNESCO. So there is some movement towards this goal.
Research and draw your own conclusions.

Ĝis!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hi learn Arabic , The Language Of The Holy Quran .

Answer 4

you might be better served by learning a language that will serve you in business in the future. Spanish is a definite for the US. Internationally, Chinese seems to be the way to go but it's very difficult. Hindi would be good for India and is easier than Chinese. If you are aiming for Europe, the old favorites (French, Italian, and German) are good, the latter being the 'closest' to English.

Answer 5

I know four languages English Russian Spanish and Armenian. English is the most important one because it is the most widely used. Spanish I think is the easiest second language to learn. However if you are looking for a unique language I advice Armenian. Look into it it is one of the earliest and most beatiful languages.

Answer 6

i dont think icelandish is a very good choice. you should chose a useful language that many people speak. here are some very good languages to learn: spanish, french, chinese, german, italian, and indian. learnig one of these languages can help you earn a better career in some ways. it will also look good on your college aplication. when you get a little older (after college), you may want to try Icelandish if you would like, but it's not the best choice right now.

Answer 7

The word "best" is highly subjective, but the most effective language to learn, aside from your career choice and where you live, would be English if you are not a native speaker. If you are, then either Arabic, Spanish, or Mandarin Chinese.

Answer 8

German. It may look really hard but it is really easy. I'm 15 and in German 1 and still know more German than the average American. And it is easy to pick up and fun to speak. GUT GLUCK (good luck)

Answer 9

I took German and it was fun and a lot different than most languages offered in high school.
But, Spanish would probably be of the most benefit to you.

Answer 10

French and Spanish