smallboy Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Just want to know who is learning any languages or dialects here? What are your learning experiences and why you want to learn any of those? I am a 24 years old guy, just wanting to know more friends.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Cantonese and French . 'Cause I want to speak Hk type of Cantonese , French 'cause I have nice memory with French men . Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkflame Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Learnt Japanese because I felt some primal instinct to learn it. Currently re-learning Malay for future asset to my career. I'm always running after you. You are my ideal. You are me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube3 Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Japanese. Jap stuff's fun, so it'll be easy to be motivated and learn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tanni Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 18 hours ago, Guest said: Cantonese and French . 'Cause I want to speak Hk type of Cantonese , French 'cause I have nice memory with French men . Why would Singaporeans want to learn another language when they can't even speak English properly? Likewise Mandarin. I am not flaming you but the fact is, many Singaporeans speak English and Mandarin in strange accents (acceptable to locals definitely, but sounds weird elsewhere). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallboy Posted February 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 5 hours ago, Guest Tanni said: Why would Singaporeans want to learn another language when they can't even speak English properly? Likewise Mandarin. I am not flaming you but the fact is, many Singaporeans speak English and Mandarin in strange accents (acceptable to locals definitely, but sounds weird elsewhere). Speaking skills and writing skills are quite different. I Personally think being able to speak well is more of confidence, and it doesn't mean a person's language ability is lousy, unless the person is speaking in broken language all the time. I won't say my English and Chinese language is perfect because there are way too many people with better language skills than me, but I would say that my language skills are at least above average. As for accents, If going by your standards, I think people from India or those northern up the UK have weirder accents. The type of speaking accents depends on where one comes from and the the influences. It's not fair by any means to call any accents weird because this is purely subjective. I am a 24 years old guy, just wanting to know more friends.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsboy89 Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Btw anywhere to learn hokkien?? My favourite dialect. Any recommendations ? FluteGuan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Star Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 35 minutes ago, sportsboy89 said: Btw anywhere to learn hokkien?? My favourite dialect. Any recommendations ? ask a friend to teach you? Hokkien is quite common in SG. back to topic. English - learn in sch Chinese - learn in sch Hokkien - learn at home, adults are speaking to each other in hokkien Basic Japanese - learn at CC. learn for fun. Basic German - learn at geothe. for basic usage when staying in Germany for 6 months. sportsboy89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fatty Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 Most locals especially the young speaks dialects with appalling standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfgene Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 The catch may be in to which level you wish to master the language. I myself am not using my entire lifetime to try to express my deepest emotions and expound my highest thought, if there is any. The Way that can be told of is not an Unvarying Way; The names that can be named are not unvarying names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm currently trying to pick up Hindi by myself as I'm in India for 2 years... thought might as well. I came. I saw. I kongkek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo.sam Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm learning Bahasa (Standard Malay and Indonesian) as I was promoted to regional level of work. Not required by my company, but it should help when visiting offices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hot Swimmer Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Wonder any one is interested on learning Roman Latin. The language that used in catholic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluteGuan Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 21 hours ago, sportsboy89 said: Btw anywhere to learn hokkien?? My favourite dialect. Any recommendations ? My female colleague is getting married to a Hokkien family and started learning from a teacher in Carousell. Search under Hokkien Minnam Language Teacher.lol she is able tk converse relatively ok now la. Hahah not 100 percent proficient, but I guess depends on individual...how fsst they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaio Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Japs! Took this as elective in uni but didn't continue after graduation. Am thinking to pick it up again~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_sean Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Japanese in uni times! Need to start learning and go for JLPT N1! sum1outhere_03 1 A man who stays in a cave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkflame Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 8 hours ago, Guest Hot Swimmer said: Wonder any one is interested on learning Roman Latin. The language that used in catholic. Used to learn a bit of it but didn't continue on. The declination of words can be quite complex. I'm always running after you. You are my ideal. You are me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunkchaser Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 11 hours ago, Guest Hot Swimmer said: Wonder any one is interested on learning Roman Latin. The language that used in catholic. 2 hours ago, darkflame said: Used to learn a bit of it but didn't continue on. The declination of words can be quite complex. What is learning that language for? Latin is a dead language, might as well learn Spanish or Portuguese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 What language will eventually replaces English as an international language? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo.sam Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 4 hours ago, hannibalism said: my friend and i want to learn bahasa also. where did you go for your lessons? I hired a private tutor off gumtree We meet once a week and go through a uni-level textbook from the basics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo.sam Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 51 minutes ago, hunkchaser said: What is learning that language for? Latin is a dead language, might as well learn Spanish or Portuguese. Which brings to mind: Why do people learn languages? For some, it's to communicate whether for social or business purposes. For others, it's out of intellectual curiosity. Others yet learn "dead" languages because it's the language of their religion. I have friends who learn Koine Greek and Biblical Hebrew to read old Christian scripture. Muslims also have to learn Classical Arabic to read the Quran. 31 minutes ago, Guest said: What language will eventually replaces English as an international language? I don't think any language can replace English as an international language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo.sam Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Just now, hannibalism said: wah. truly an investment. haha. i think i'll check out the schools. thanks! I find that it's relatively easy to pick up, but hard to muster. Bear in mind, easy doesn't mean you can just sit through a lesson and expect to be fluent. Like any language, there's still lots of legwork, namely memorising new vocabulary and learning to apply grammatical rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunkchaser Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 1 hour ago, jo.sam said: Which brings to mind: Why do people learn languages? For some, it's to communicate whether for social or business purposes. For others, it's out of intellectual curiosity. Others yet learn "dead" languages because it's the language of their religion. I have friends who learn Koine Greek and Biblical Hebrew to read old Christian scripture. Muslims also have to learn Classical Arabic to read the Quran. Communication purposes? To whom are they gonna communicate, to the Pope? I am a Catholic and my religion doesn't require me to learn Latin. Though some chants are originally in Latin, they are translated to English or other languages. With the help of English and a few Spanish vocabulary, I can also decipher a few Latin phrases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abundance95 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Learning Japanese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inbody123 Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I enrolled for THAI ( beginners) at Lingo School of knowledge. I have plan to retire in Bangkok early next year. Have attended 3 classes, find the language quite hard ( Tone). There are 2 eye candies in my class though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo.sam Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 3 hours ago, hunkchaser said: Communication purposes? To whom are they gonna communicate, to the Pope? I am a Catholic and my religion doesn't require me to learn Latin. Though some chants are originally in Latin, they are translated to English or other languages. With the help of English and a few Spanish vocabulary, I can also decipher a few Latin phrases. Like I said, some choose to learn a language out of intellectual curiosity, even if it's a dead language. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 1 hour ago, jo.sam said: Like I said, some choose to learn a language out of intellectual curiosity, even if it's a dead language. : ) Quite right! And Latin, even if it's not really useful in everyday's life, can be a good intellectual training, in terms of logics, analysis, and links with some aspects of mathematics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkflame Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 There's more than learning the language itself. It also involves understanding the culture that wraps around the language. Phil 1 I'm always running after you. You are my ideal. You are me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rauls Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 Learning Japanese at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonstaInYoMind Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 For some time, tried French then German through apps like duolingo/memrize/etc. Unsuccessfully, can't or haven't found ppl to practice on. So I dropped it and trying for conversational mandarin → any tips and guidance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hot Swimmer Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I guess only university biblical studies will teach Roman Latin. Many european languages have the root of Roman Latin. Understanding the root will make one easy to master other european languages. Can still find roman latin in many old school logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 18, 2016 Report Share Posted February 18, 2016 I would only learn any language that will replaces English as the dominant international language..haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 On 18 février 2016 at 2:14 AM, Guest Hot Swimmer said: I guess only university biblical studies will teach Roman Latin. Many european languages have the root of Roman Latin. Understanding the root will make one easy to master other european languages. Can still find roman latin in many old school logo. You are right about Roman roots. But many colleges or "lycées" (=secondary) still teach Latin in France, even if it's slowly decreasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo.sam Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 On 12/02/2016 at 0:34 AM, darkflame said: There's more than learning the language itself. It also involves understanding the culture that wraps around the language. Well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hot Swimmer Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 I particularly love this roman latin phrase "Amor Vincit Omnia"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hey.yo Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 kind of picking up korean on my own. even though it may be tough but as long as you have the passion to learn, it'll keep you going. I'm learning korean because i'm want to be able to understand the meaning of the songs that i usually listen to, without having to always referring to online translations. haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallboy Posted February 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) On 19 February 2016 at 0:47 AM, hey.yo said: kind of picking up korean on my own. even though it may be tough but as long as you have the passion to learn, it'll keep you going. I'm learning korean because i'm want to be able to understand the meaning of the songs that i usually listen to, without having to always referring to online translations. haha. Do you watch Korean dramas too? I've no idea, but I am learning Korean language for the culture and the possibility of working/living there in the future, but then I don't really watch/follow many Korean dramas. It's kinda impeding my learning progress where people at my level (going to intermediate) can listen way better than me! Edited February 20, 2016 by smallboy I am a 24 years old guy, just wanting to know more friends.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkflame Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 There are many events in Singapore, including language exchange meetups. The Korean meetup is quite big I think. As for me, I am more or less done with living in Japan, and would like to focus on other aspirations. I'm always running after you. You are my ideal. You are me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inbody123 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 (edited) I am currently learning Thai - Thai is tonal language, kinda hard to master. The youngsters in the class really pick it up fast. I am the only one over 50 in the class. Have attended 5 out of 12 out of the basic 1 levels. Vocab is easy to learn but sentences constructions seems harder. My main reason of learning Thai is due to the fact I have decided to retire in Thailand in 2017. I have gather loads of retirement in Thailand Information..... Edited February 21, 2016 by inbody123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safesex Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Whataver language you learn you must practice speaking otherwise will be back to "0" again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hey.yo Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 9 hours ago, smallboy said: Do you watch Korean dramas too? I've no idea, but I am learning Korean language for the culture and the possibility of working/living there in the future, but then I don't really watch/follow many Korean dramas. It's kinda impeding my learning progress where people at my level (going to intermediate) can listen way better than me! Hmm I don't follow k dramas. I follow more on kpop and occasionally k variety shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonstaInYoMind Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Doing half-assed German & Mandarin. Think it all boils down to discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube3 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Japanese...and now Korean. Motivated cuz there's Dorama and K Drama to watch! Learn - and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogous Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Hi, any Mandarin teacher here who can teach me conversational Mandarin? I am serious in learning. I know a little...but can't progress much even after watching ch8 drama shows. They speak too fast. That awkward moment when you say goodbye and then walk in the same direction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube3 Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 16 minutes ago, analogous said: Hi, any Mandarin teacher here who can teach me conversational Mandarin? I am serious in learning. I know a little...but can't progress much even after watching ch8 drama shows. They speak too fast. Lol why look for Mandarin teacher here... (unless there's a fantasy roleplay you plan to actualise). R u thinking of getting Mandarin tuition for free, or...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogous Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 8 hours ago, Cube3 said: Lol why look for Mandarin teacher here... (unless there's a fantasy roleplay you plan to actualise). R u thinking of getting Mandarin tuition for free, or...? Oh i will pay of course.. No la..fantasy or not ..haha..Im just looking around here for options and recommendation..as well as outside. Like how there are running groups here in bw, maybe there are language groups here too or ppl here might have contacts. I tried using a few mobile apps to learn chinese too but feel there isnt much progress. I think i need guidance and structure. Cant seem to learn on my own. That awkward moment when you say goodbye and then walk in the same direction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogous Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Sometimes i just feel disappointed with myself that im chinese but cant speak fluent mandarin. Especially to old cleaner or hawker stall owner or new people that i meet. It's embarassing. Or with a group of colleagues who feel more comfortable speaking in mandarin..then u will feel left out. Or they think u r too stuck up. There are many edu centres and choices when i do a google search. Felt overwhelm. So that's why i ask here. That awkward moment when you say goodbye and then walk in the same direction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulalagus Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 1 hour ago, analogous said: Oh i will pay of course.. No la..fantasy or not ..haha..Im just looking around here for options and recommendation..as well as outside. Like how there are running groups here in bw, maybe there are language groups here too or ppl here might have contacts. I tried using a few mobile apps to learn chinese too but feel there isnt much progress. I think i need guidance and structure. Cant seem to learn on my own. I could give a helping hand if you like, though I'm not a teacher bit Mandarin is my mother tongue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OlderGen Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 Will older generation Chinese understand, due to English is preferred language, sooner or later the younger generation won't be able to speak basic Mandarin or dialects let alone fluent? Sometimes when you bought something from the stall uncle or auntie, they can get a little angry when you conversed in English to them if you are a Chinese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube3 Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 2 hours ago, analogous said: Sometimes i just feel disappointed with myself that im chinese but cant speak fluent mandarin. Especially to old cleaner or hawker stall owner or new people that i meet. It's embarassing. Or with a group of colleagues who feel more comfortable speaking in mandarin..then u will feel left out. Or they think u r too stuck up. There are many edu centres and choices when i do a google search. Felt overwhelm. So that's why i ask here. Perhaps this is what you are looking for...? If need 1-to-1 practice, I do have some conversational mandarin notes/books... https://www.meetup.com/Singapore-Chinese-Meetup-Group/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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