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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Well I was thinking today what would be a good second language to learn and learn fluently for that matter. Also from those who have learned a second language what was your way of learning.

Also what languages help improve a persons job outlook in the oil industry just though I would throw that question as well.

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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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I work for a foreign oil company with fields in Brazil, SW Africa etc...We take Portuguese classes twice a week and have been for the last 6 mos, a teacher from Berlitz comes to our office. Portuguese, French and or Spanish would all probably be useful. I have also started messing with Rosetta Stone.

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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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Spanish would be a good choice, for obvious reasons.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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i have dabbled in spanish and german for business.... I'd say go for spanish.
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Spanish or Arabic. In my case, I speak both fluently.
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Spanish or Arabic
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 02sleeperz28
Spanish or Arabic. In my case, I speak both fluently.
Where'd you learn Arabic?
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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I'm sorry I forgot to mention im fluent in all forms of spanish so really looking for a third language...

to 02sleeperZ28 how hard was is to learn Arabic any suggestions or pointers
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TruBloodTransAm
Where'd you learn Arabic?
It's a long story. I'll keep it simple, I learned it when I was younger.

Originally Posted by eaglepassbird
to 02sleeperZ28 how hard was is to learn Arabic any suggestions or pointers
With learning any and all languages you want to start with the basics first. With Arabic you want to start with the 27 Arabic characters. Use auditory support, this helps a lot. Practice daily and this might sound weird, but try to think in Arabic and not in your primary language.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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JIVE

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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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^^^^LOL
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Mexican or Asian
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Mandarin. They'll be our overlords soon enough


Klingon would be good if you plan on going to Comic Con.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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chinese, german, arabic
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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Farsi, Arabic, and Mandarin are probably all extremely valuable.
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Fluent in english,spanish,italian.
Italian is very similar to spanish, if you can speak o da spanish. Should be able to pick up italian fairly quick. Portuguese shouldnt be too dificult either, im working on it. Its not too difficult, just takes practice and want to learn. Childrens learning books come in handy. with pics and pronunciation.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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English seems to be a good SECOND language in America these days....
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Ebonics
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Originally Posted by s-10ls1
Ebonics
Ha! You're soo funny! That's not a language. That is a term some dumb *** so called "educators" came up with. Retarded simple-minded people actually believe it to be a language.

I'll stick to knowing and speaking actual languages (other than bastardized English) and getting paid for it. Thanks.

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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Mandarin Chinese
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