Languages

By Mint
December 9, 2020 5:33pm CST
I am learning two languages: Dutch and Scottish Gaelic. I am learning Dutch because of my family history. I am studying Scottish Gaelic because I have friends in Scotland. As a good friend, I want to learn their native language to understand them better. Languages help us connect with one another, which is crucial for today's world. I heard it is important to learn another language so we can improve in our own native language. My writing skills in English have extremely improved from learning another language. This is not an overnight accomplishment. Luckily, I have been blessed with helpful friends and a large amount of resources for the work ahead. What languages do you know? Are there any that you want to learn?
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@rakski (120984)
• Philippines
10 Dec 20
how do you learn it? by self study?
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@rakski (120984)
• Philippines
11 Dec 20
@MintyFreshBaby that is nice! I am contemplating if I will subscribe on an ebook for languages or just look for it online. My daughter wants to study the Japanese language. What do you think?
12 Dec 20
@rakski Honestly I do recommend Duolingo to start and see if she wants to continue after getting through the different skill sets. I also recommend this website to find more helpful resources for your daughter! I wish her the best of luck :)
The most comprehensive set of FREE language resources to help you learn JAPANESE. Everything you need: apps, video lessons, audio lessons, and courses.
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10 Dec 20
I study both languages through self study (duolingo, sources I found online, books etc). However for Scots Gaelic I have friends who natively speak the language so I can ask them whenever I mess up, or if my notes are correct.
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@rebelann (112766)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Dec 20
Wow, that is a huge undertaking. I would like to learn Mandarin but I don't know any one who speaks it.
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@rebelann (112766)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Dec 20
Thanks for the tip @MintyFreshBaby I will check it out.
@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
10 Dec 20
I'm also on Duolingo. I learn Japanese and Chinese. Mostly it's Japanese instead of Chinese.
@kaylachan (68798)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Dec 20
I know some French and some Spanish. I never kept up on either since I graduated high school.
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9 Dec 20
Ah I understand! I started learning German in high school but didn't get to keep up with it after highschool either.
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@kaylachan (68798)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Dec 20
@MintyFreshBaby I just chose not to. I didn't want to take Spanish in the first place, and what French I know I learned from French-speaking students.
@Merliva (3535)
• San Marino
9 Dec 20
other than english, am learning to speak spanish
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9 Dec 20
Oh that's awesome!! I wish you luck!