Languages

26 Mar 2006

Hi all

Was just wondering how many peeps in here speak more than one language fluently?
Also, is there a language you have always wanted to learn but never got round to it?
I speak two languages but for some reason have always wanted to learn Swahili, I think the reason is possibly that the old man served out in Kenya back in the 50â€™s 60â€™s and had a smattering, as a child I found it fascinating.
Alas I never did do anything about it dunno

26 Mar 2006

Good post Pete...... wink

Middle Eastern to be honest.......where I work they offer FREE courses in Swedish and Japanese.......alas my busy schedule doesn't allow me to attend..!!
Dos cerversa por favor....erm...ok!!!
CC..... redface

26 Mar 2006

hi there pete, i speak alittle french and arabic picked up from bein a lorry driver abroad,probably no good sat in a fancy posh restaurant but helpful enuf with the foriegn ladies!! :rascal: :rascal: :rascal: :rascal: :rascal:

26 Mar 2006

Quote by Pete_sw
Hi all
Was just wondering how many peeps in here speak more than one language fluently?
Also, is there a language you have always wanted to learn but never got round to it?
I speak two languages but for some reason have always wanted to learn Swahili, I think the reason is possibly that the old man served out in Kenya back in the 50â€™s 60â€™s and had a smattering, as a child I found it fascinating.
Alas I never did do anything about it

Jambo toto.

26 Mar 2006

I've tried to learn French and Welsh, can understand a little of each but I think I just have no head for languages. I have friends who speak four or five languages fluently and am incredibly jealous. I think as a Nation we are lazy in this respect, but I can hardly have a go at other people for not speaking another language when I can't either - but at least I did try.

26 Mar 2006

Quote by Medic_1
Jambo toto.

mzuri, tu

26 Mar 2006

Quote by Pete_sw

Jambo toto.

mzuri, tu
santa sana rafiki. >>>> and that's about as fluent as I get.

26 Mar 2006

I speak fluent Danish, the result of living there for a few years some while ago. It also means that I can get by in Norwegian and Swedish.
Another SH regular who is also a Danish speaker will no doubt be along here soon...lovely Lancashire lass, a real gem. wave

Mike.

26 Mar 2006

Quote by Medic_1

Jambo toto.

mzuri, tu
santa sana rafiki.
OMG, these two will be singing songs from the Lion King soon!! :shock:
I am absolutely crap at languages, but seem to get by ok. I tend to learn one or two phrases prior to visiting the county. Mind you, having a translator on my PDA also helps.
Re the Swahili bit - I would have to agree with you, definately one language I would like to learn. Mainly because when I was out there, everyone was so nice when you did try and speak it and very helpful with pronunciation.
Also, while I am on the subject, have you noticed that Swahili is one of those languages that when spoken you seem to smile. Maybe its just me, but some, welll, you they seem harsh and you gain more wrinkles when speaking them.
I mean, be honest, try saying Jambo when your sad, bet at least a small smirk appears. biggrin

26 Mar 2006

Still having trouble with the first language redface

Does Geordie count ? If so then it's two ! :P

26 Mar 2006

Quote by blueeyes6969
Still having trouble with the first language
Does Geordie count ? If so then it's two ! :P

.... :lol: ....x
Marcus....x

26 Mar 2006

Quote by Medic_1

Jambo toto.

mzuri, tu
santa sana rafiki. >>>> and that's about as fluent as I get.
Matokeo ya Utafutaji kwa rafiki

26 Mar 2006

Quote by Manolishi

Jambo toto.

mzuri, tu
santa sana rafiki.
OMG, these two will be singing songs from the Lion King soon!! :shock:
I am absolutely crap at languages, but seem to get by ok. I tend to learn one or two phrases prior to visiting the county. Mind you, having a translator on my PDA also helps.
Re the Swahili bit - I would have to agree with you, definately one language I would like to learn. Mainly because when I was out there, everyone was so nice when you did try and speak it and very helpful with pronunciation.
Also, while I am on the subject, have you noticed that Swahili is one of those languages that when spoken you seem to smile. Maybe its just me, but some, welll, you they seem harsh and you gain more wrinkles when speaking them.
I mean, be honest, try saying Jambo when your sad, bet at least a small smirk appears. biggrin

Can you feel the love tonight :karaoke:
some good points Manolishi and your right, its hard to be angry in swahili lol

26 Mar 2006

Quote by blueeyes6969
Still having trouble with the first language
Does Geordie count ? If so then it's two ! :P

If you can master Geordie, you are the language queen worship

can't understand a word of it myself rolleyes

26 Mar 2006

my mother tongue was Serbian, but i don't speak it very often these days, mainly to
family when arguing.

26 Mar 2006

Quote by blueeyes6969
Still having trouble with the first language
Does Geordie count ? If so then it's two ! :P

lol.....was just about to ask the same question
.......having said that, I might be fluent in Geordie.......but I have trouble with English surprised

ops:
Les x

26 Mar 2006

Italiano..... biggrin

Bit of Russian from working there.
Leo xxx

26 Mar 2006

Thanks Pete - all bow before me - ya bugger man :gagged:
I always sound much better on line, esp when you can't hear me smile

26 Mar 2006

Quote by Trapper
my mother tongue was Serbian, but i don't speak it very often these days, mainly to
family when arguing.

You need to keep it up Trapper me ole mate. I can't believe how much i have lost due to lack of use rolleyes

I also wish I'd taught my kids, another missed opportunity.

26 Mar 2006

You need to keep it up Trapper me ole mate. I can't believe how much i have lost due to lack of use rolleyes

I also wish I'd taught my kids, another missed opportunity.
I tried teaching the kids but the playstation was far more important

26 Mar 2006

I just finf being fluet in bollox works for me lol

26 Mar 2006

Quote by Italeo
Italiano.....
Bit of Russian from working there.
Leo xxx

I had a mate working for me a few years back who spoke Russian and Kantoneese. came in ever so handy in our line of work.
the best fun was back in the UK going to the local takeaway and watching / listening to him jabbering away and seeing the look of utter amasment on the guy / girls face on the other side of the counter lol

we always got a good price reduction. :twisted:

26 Mar 2006

Quote by mike48
Although born and bred in N Wales i don't speak the language i found it really difficult at school to learn it and kinda regret it now
I cant imagine thinking in another language must be like being on another planet/country :doh: just realised it is
well different country anyway
Just an after thought but it would come in well handy when you wanted to send your addy in a message on a site that didnt allow them i wonder what mine is in welsh (oops did i say that on here)

Just slightly off topic I suppose, however - I also wish I knew a bit of Welsh.
the only reason is that when I walked into a deepest darkest pub in Wales, and the English chatter stopped to be replaced by Welsh I knew what they were talking about.
I took a few guesses, but was never to sure ...........

26 Mar 2006

Quote by Manolishi
Although born and bred in N Wales i don't speak the language i found it really difficult at school to learn it and kinda regret it now
I cant imagine thinking in another language must be like being on another planet/country :doh: just realised it is
well different country anyway
Just an after thought but it would come in well handy when you wanted to send your addy in a message on a site that didnt allow them i wonder what mine is in welsh (oops did i say that on here)

Just slightly off topic I suppose, however - I also wish I knew a bit of Welsh.
the only reason is that when I walked into a deepest darkest pub in Wales, and the English chatter stopped to be replaced by Welsh I knew what they were talking about.
I took a few guesses, but was never to sure ...........
A little trick I play when in the country whos language I speak, is to be loudly english and then listen to the comments in the bar / shop / whatever, then just as we are leaving saying goodnight and thank you very much in thier language lol

the looks they give eachother are a sight to behold rotflmao

26 Mar 2006

Quote by Trapper

You need to keep it up Trapper me ole mate. I can't believe how much i have lost due to lack of use
I also wish I'd taught my kids, another missed opportunity.

I tried teaching the kids but the playstation was far more important
Yep :roll: same here, though I have to admit I probably didn't try hard enough.

Quote by sparky230
I just finf being fluet in bollox works for me

that just about sums it up sparks

26 Mar 2006

I learnt French at school but havent actually spoke it in years....I'm very rusty.... sad

I've also been learning Japanese....I went there in 2000 for my 25th birthday.....it's only very basic at the moment but Im getting there......
Konban Wa!
Watashi wa Sumomo desu (sumomo is Japanese for Plum.... lol

)
Oroshiku Onegaishi masu!
wink

26 Mar 2006

Spent the mandatory three years in school learning French and cant say a word in it surprised

I am gald realy that English is basicly the language of the world as I am just too lazy to learn any other languages. If I was too choose one to learn then Japenese as thats basicly the 2nd language of the world these days, may as well have the set.
Mr Tweeky

26 Mar 2006

I'm fluent in the language of love, pete. :grin: and enjoy nothing more than an evenings oralising with an equally fluent lady :rascal: rotflmao

27 Mar 2006

If using driver's sign language and talking complete bollocks counts then 3 for me including english :giggle: :giggle:

27 Mar 2006

Quote by meat2pleaseu
I'm fluent in the language of love, pete. :grin: and enjoy nothing more than an evenings oralising with an equally fluent lady :rascal:

get a room ffs :roll:
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
nice one m2p

Quote by Sassy-Seren
If using driver's sign language and talking complete bollocks counts then 3 for me including english :giggle: :giggle:

I think most of us are fluent in those Sassy :rotflmao: