Learning a new language

Tamarac, Florida
June 13, 2013 8:44pm CST
I noticed that one of my favorite things to do is to learn a new language. But I don't have a reason for it. If you have a second language can you tell me why you know it or why you chose to learn it?
9 responses
• United States
14 Jun 13
i took 3 years of spanish class in school...(the first because i needed a foreign language credit for graduation, the other two because i enjoyed it) unfortunately i have not had much use/practice of it after high school. it is on my bucket list for when i have time to study something again. would love to brush up on my spanish and travel somewhere that i could put it to use....
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jun 13
You can travel to Peru for practicing Spanish. ¡Eres bienvenida!
@isavior (102)
• United Kingdom
8 Nov 13
I'm start learn Brazilian Portuguese,I will finish it before fifa world cup, I think i have time ,energy ,and teacher. I learn english from tv by the way, italy is my next project. can you gess what is my real one?
@Rick1950 (1576)
• Lima, Peru
15 Jun 13
You can have different reasons to learn a new language. Perhaps one of the most important is that you need it because you want to start a study in a foreign country. Another reason is because you like it and so you will gain knowledge about other people and cultures. Further you can need it because of a new job you want to get.
@honor00 (185)
16 Jun 13
I learned French at school, I even took an 'O' level in it (and failed!). French here was traditional - our royalty spoke in French. France is of course only 200 miles away, but I've never used it and it has got in the way of my learning other languages. I've tried to learn German (I was visiting) and Welsh (a neighbour) without sucess. 'Thankyou' should be easy, yes? Well in French it's 'merci', in Welsh or German, I say 'thanks' my mind is blank!
• Nanning, China
17 Jun 13
If you fall in love with someone, you need a reason?
• Changsha, China
16 Jun 13
I also want to learn another foreign language to improve my ability to get more job chance. which language will be better right now ? any suggestion ?
• Guangzhou, China
14 Jun 13
my first language is chinese. i felt in love with english sice The first english lesson in primary school. and later i studied a little french.. i think the process of learning a new language is quite fun. because you get to know another culture, maybe an entirely different one. language is a symbol of culture.
@mayaaa (1)
• Hubei, China
14 Jun 13
I learn English as my second language because in China it's a compulsory course in school. It's really practical.And there is always somthing surprise you when you learn something new.
• Beijing, China
14 Jun 13
In fact I never think of the reason for learning English as a second language. English is one of the necessary courses for every Chinese student, as a result I had to start learning English when I was 12 years old. Unfortunately I found I never interest in English. But recently I found learning English bring me happiness and I desire to learn English well.