Saturday, September 13, 2008

Fiddling Around with Languages

Just the other day I thought of learning different languages but, hey, I couldn't I don't have much time and dedication for they'll all mix in my head. Anyways, learning something foreign takes time for its new to all of us.

Learning a foreign language takes time and dedication. The reasons below may help to convince you to take the plunge, if such persuasion is needed. Some reasons are practical, some aspirational, some intellectual and others sentimental, but whatever your reasons, having a clear idea of why you're learning a language can help to motivate you in your studies.

When you move to a different country or region, learning the local language will help you to communicate and integrate with the local community. Even if many of the locals speak your language, for example if your L1 is English and you move to the Netherlands, it's still worth your while learning the local language. Doing so will demonstrate your interest in and commitment to the new country. Nifty huh?

Ever tried singing a song in a different language. Don't you want to learn all about that kind eh?
Perhaps you just like the sound of a particular language when it's spoken or sung. Or you find the written form of a language attractive. If you like singing, learning songs in other languages can be interesting, challenging and enjoyable. If you're a bit of a linguaholic or whatever you call someone who is fascinated by languages and enjoys learning them, then one language is never enough. 0_o

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