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[Criss_pl]

Originally Posted by wasabi622

To me, French is a very soothing language, and keeps me focused.

A bit different situation here. I also need something in background, TV, music, anything that makes noise (to some extent). However it can't be French, apart from music that I already know. In such case, I start to focus on French and try to understand what's going on. I just can't let the French sound flow, I have to understand it. And this operation (still) needs focus in my case.

[Deepwaters]

LOL well, the next step is to actually learn the language. It's not all that hard for a native English speaker.

[wasabi622]

Originally Posted by Criss_pl

A bit different situation here. I also need something in background, TV, music, anything that makes noise (to some extent). However it can't be French, apart from music that I already know. In such case, I start to focus on French and try to understand what's going on. I just can't let the French sound flow, I have to understand it. And this operation (still) needs focus in my case.

Hahaa, that's exactly the reason why I can't listen to any music in English. I'll start to focus on the lyrics and get distracted.

Originally Posted by Deepwaters

LOL well, the next step is to actually learn the language. It's not all that hard for a native English speaker.

I wish I could. Being a full time student getting ready to apply to vet school, studying for the GREs, and ROTC stuff, I was lucky I managed to squeeze in a semester of French.

Nor am I a native English speaker. Korean was my first language, English my secondary.

[Rev]

Originally Posted by Deepwaters

LOL well, the next step is to actually learn the language. It's not all that hard for a native English speaker.

Speak for yourself.

[Future Raptor Ace]

Originally Posted by Deepwaters

LOL well, the next step is to actually learn the language. It's not all that hard for a native English speaker.

I agree with Rev, some people just cant learn a second language Deep.

[User22]

Originally Posted by Future Raptor Ace

I agree with Rev, some people just cant learn a second language Deep.

I think everyone can learn a second language, it's just a matter of whether someone's mind let's them!

[Finnishguy]

Of course everyone can learn a second language. And if really want, third language isn't very hard to learn. For example, I'm native Finnish speaker. I've studied 8 years English, no problem. That's quite easy to speak. And now, few years I've learn French. Little harder, but not impossible. Just have to trust to myself.

[SaintÀlizee]

Originally Posted by Finnishguy

Of course everyone can learn a second language. And if really want, third language isn't very hard to learn. For example, I'm native Finnish speaker. I've studied 8 years English, no problem. That's quite easy to speak. And now, few years I've learn French. Little harder, but not impossible. Just have to trust to myself.

If someone REALLY wanted to learn French, I'm sure it can be done. I've been interested in it, messing around with a few French movies and words, but I haven't found the motivation yet. Haha

[user472884]

Not really.

I've always reacted to foreign languages as "oh, that's not English... well I suppose while I'm here I'll try and listen for cognates"

Now that I've studied more Spanish, French, Italian, and German, the only thing different is that I recognize which language is being spoken much faster.

So really, no.

[wasabi622]

Originally Posted by Finnishguy

Of course everyone can learn a second language. And if really want, third language isn't very hard to learn. For example, I'm native Finnish speaker. I've studied 8 years English, no problem. That's quite easy to speak. And now, few years I've learn French. Little harder, but not impossible. Just have to trust to myself.

I agree, it's not hard as long as you have the time, and put forth the effort.

BUT, at the same time, it helps to start when you're younger. I was born in Korea, so Korean was my first language, but I picked up English very quickly even before I started school here in the states once I moved here. In high school I studied Spanish, with no real interest in it, but after 4 years of it, a decent amount has stuck.

Now that I'm in college though, it sucks because I don't have the time. My brain is too full with other stuff to try to fully take on learning a new language.