Wish me luck...

elderboy02 · 07-19-2011, 08:45 AM

I took 2 years of Spainish back in High School, but don't remember a whole lot of it. I decided that I want to be able to speak Spanish. I figured it can't hurt on a resume to be able to list that you can speak another language.

I bought a copy of Rosetta Stone off of Craigs list and started some lessons last night. A lot of what I learned in High School is coming back to me

Anyone here had luck with Rosetta Stone?

GreekGodX · 07-19-2011, 08:46 AM

Nice Dan

I want to learn more languages too. I have lots of cousins in Greece that speak 3, 4 and 5 languages..

I have Rosetta stone but haven't used it yet.

Ogre · 07-19-2011, 09:17 AM

Good luck bro. Education never hurts!!

Patrick B · 07-19-2011, 09:22 AM

Muy bien, Dan. I've been kicking around the same idea.

TXRebel · 07-19-2011, 09:25 AM

Buena suerte, hermano!

shilala · 07-19-2011, 09:32 AM

An old gf was learning Chinese with Rosetta Stone. I learned just by osmosis, but she quit and I immediately forgot everything. It works by assosiation, visual and hearing and intuition. It's really a brilliant way to teach, but it requires your butt in a chair for lots of hours and commands full attention.
You'll like it, Dan. It works good and it's fun.

DPD6030 · 07-19-2011, 09:56 AM

Dan, I wish I had the $ to get the Spanish version. Down here in SW MI with all the migrants it would help tremendously. What I need to do is immerse myself in a Spanish speaking country for years and then I'll be fluent

Emjaysmash · 07-19-2011, 10:03 AM

Buena Suerte!

elderboy02 · 07-19-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DPD6030

Dan, I wish I had the $ to get the Spanish version. Down here in SW MI with all the migrants it would help tremendously. What I need to do is immerse myself in a Spanish speaking country for years and then I'll be fluent

I got all 5 Volumes for $50 shipped. I didn't know it at the time, but when I got the discs yesterday, they were burned

N2 GOLD · 07-19-2011, 10:23 AM

BEST of luck Dan. While learning from the disk you should also hang out with Spanish speakers you will pick it up alot faster...

floydpink · 07-19-2011, 10:24 AM

I flunked Spanish in HS which probably was in part to my lack of desire to learn.

I am able to now hold a fairly decent conversation in Spanish which arose from necessity.

Working in sales in Florida and not speaking some Spanish is career suicide.

I learned the majority of my Spanish from travelling to South and Central America numerous times and found that a few words gradually progresses into a broken conversation and have found across the board, people appreciate you at least trying instead of assuming everyone should speak English.

I never used a cd but have heard of some who have done well with them.

If I was advising you, I'd suggest finding a Spanish speaking friend and dedicating some time to practicing, or another option would be to take a week vacation, head down to Costa Rica, head to the bar and realize that asking a girl if she would like a cervesa could lead to a very fun and educational cross cultural experience.

elderboy02 · 07-19-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

BEST of luck Dan. While learning from the disk you should also hang out with Spanish speakers you will pick it up alot faster...

Unfortunately, I don't live in Southern California

cort · 07-19-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Unfortunately, I don't live in Southern California

If you did you would be speaking Spanish already.

Aero95 · 07-19-2011, 10:51 AM

Good luck man!!

BeerAdvocate · 07-19-2011, 11:05 AM

I want to learn German!

Apoco · 07-19-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

I want to learn German!

I'm actually studying German now for my job. Interesting fact - Germans have no idea how to count. Let me explain:

When a German sees the number 23 the way they will read it is "three twenty". 123 becomes "One Hundred Three Twenty". VERY confusing when you work in accounting.

Anyway - back on topic. Being around a native speaker will absolutely help. And remember to not be afraid to try. Most native speakers are very forgiving of foreign speakers attempting to speak their language. The fact that you are putting in the effort is enough to earn their respect

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OLS · 07-19-2011, 12:18 PM

Getting someone to speak perfect spanish for you is also good. They are into slang just like us and that is something
you can only pick up living immersed or conversing with a very patient native speaker. Mandarin Chinese would be
smarter, since we will all be working for them next month anyway.

N2 GOLD · 07-19-2011, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Unfortunately, I don't live in Southern California

You have enough in Cin, Ohio

Hispanic - 8,170 (2.4%)

elderboy02 · 07-19-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

You have enough in Cin, Ohio

Hispanic - 8,170 (2.4%)

Yeah, but I live in the suburbs. Maybe I need to head into the neighborhood where I went to high school.

e-man67 · 07-19-2011, 12:48 PM

this is funny...I was in Mexico a few weeks ago and I got to talking to a cabbie..he said he spoke more spanish when he lived in California than he does now living in Mexico!

07-19-2011, 08:45 AM	#1
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Wish me luck... I took 2 years of Spainish back in High School, but don't remember a whole lot of it. I decided that I want to be able to speak Spanish. I figured it can't hurt on a resume to be able to list that you can speak another language. I bought a copy of Rosetta Stone off of Craigs list and started some lessons last night. A lot of what I learned in High School is coming back to me Anyone here had luck with Rosetta Stone?

07-19-2011, 08:46 AM	#2
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Wish me luck... Nice Dan I want to learn more languages too. I have lots of cousins in Greece that speak 3, 4 and 5 languages.. I have Rosetta stone but haven't used it yet. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

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Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Wish me luck... Good luck bro. Education never hurts!! __________________

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Patrick B Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 713 Trading: (6)	Re: Wish me luck... Muy bien, Dan. I've been kicking around the same idea.

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TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,274 Trading: (12)	Re: Wish me luck... Buena suerte, hermano! __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

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shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Wish me luck... An old gf was learning Chinese with Rosetta Stone. I learned just by osmosis, but she quit and I immediately forgot everything. It works by assosiation, visual and hearing and intuition. It's really a brilliant way to teach, but it requires your butt in a chair for lots of hours and commands full attention. You'll like it, Dan. It works good and it's fun. __________________

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DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Wish me luck... Dan, I wish I had the $ to get the Spanish version. Down here in SW MI with all the migrants it would help tremendously. What I need to do is immerse myself in a Spanish speaking country for years and then I'll be fluent

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Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Wish me luck... Buena Suerte! __________________

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N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Wish me luck... BEST of luck Dan. While learning from the disk you should also hang out with Spanish speakers you will pick it up alot faster... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

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floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Wish me luck... I flunked Spanish in HS which probably was in part to my lack of desire to learn. I am able to now hold a fairly decent conversation in Spanish which arose from necessity. Working in sales in Florida and not speaking some Spanish is career suicide. I learned the majority of my Spanish from travelling to South and Central America numerous times and found that a few words gradually progresses into a broken conversation and have found across the board, people appreciate you at least trying instead of assuming everyone should speak English. I never used a cd but have heard of some who have done well with them. If I was advising you, I'd suggest finding a Spanish speaking friend and dedicating some time to practicing, or another option would be to take a week vacation, head down to Costa Rica, head to the bar and realize that asking a girl if she would like a cervesa could lead to a very fun and educational cross cultural experience. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

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OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Wish me luck... Getting someone to speak perfect spanish for you is also good. They are into slang just like us and that is something you can only pick up living immersed or conversing with a very patient native speaker. Mandarin Chinese would be smarter, since we will all be working for them next month anyway.

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e-man67 Big Drunkin Monkey!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Eric Posts: 1,480 Trading: (29)	Re: Wish me luck... this is funny...I was in Mexico a few weeks ago and I got to talking to a cabbie..he said he spoke more spanish when he lived in California than he does now living in Mexico! __________________ Big hairy Ape chuggin whiskey by the barrel full..making ladies cry!