What Language

[JustinWKah]

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Which of these languages would be easiest to learn and still understand in the future

ARAB 1511 & 1512; or
CHIN 1511 & 1512; or
FREN 1511 & 1512; or
GERM 1511 & 1512; or
JAPN 1511 & 1512; or
LATI 1511 & 1512; or
RUSS 1511 & 1512; or
SLNG 1404 & 1405; or
SPAN 1511 & 1512.



im an American born English speaking person

ands btw what is SLNG?

 

[tootoo30]

Spainsh in my opinion, because it is easy to read and write. SLNG I think stands for Sign Language, that was another easy class and it comes in handy quite often.

HTH

 

[JustinWKah]

ok cool tyvm im going sign language because you dont need to know the past or present tense of words

👍

 

[Garfield3d]

For the record, Asian languages would probably be most difficult for a native European speaker to understand. Of course, some people may have a linguistic affinity and might do well, but it's very distinct and different from European languages. For pronunciation, there is a "tonal" system in which many words and combinations vary subtly by the tone of your pronunciation. It's similar to accenting a word differently, but not quite.

I do want to add, though, that for a while, Chinese has been forecasted as an increasingly important language, which isn't too hard to imagine. So in terms of significance and/or entrepreneurship, you will want to think about that.

--Garfield3d

 

[ALLNuclear]

German. Very similar to English (English stems from German), very phonetic.

 

[UES Girl]

For the easiest, I'd suggest French. If you want a bit more challenge - I'd suggest Russian. My boyfriend was learning it
(he is American born) and had a blast, he said it was such a fun class.

 

[tharper14]

I wanted to take sign language, but they didn't teach it at my school so I took spanish. I think sign language would be the easiest, but I couldn't tell you from experience. I had to take Vietnamese in high school and yeah, I TOTALLY did not get the tonal thing. Spanish wasn't too hard, and I think it'll come in handy knowing the basics for pharmacy, especially because I'm planning on living in San Diego once I'm finished with pharm school.

 

[Stephie]

Take Latin, It helps with everything!

 

[nerv12345]

spanish will be the most useful language

my 2nd choice would be latin

 

[unichick512]

I've taken both sign language and spanish. I think the sign language class was easier and much more fun. However, because I live in San Diego, Spanish was more practical to learn. I also grew up around a lot of latinos/chicanos, so Spanish was ok for me. I took the sign language class in the summer and it went by really quick! Good luck with whatever language you choose!!!😀

 

[esrodems]

I've taken French, Spanish and German in university and am fluent in French, but having said that unless you intend to practice in Europe, Spanish would be the most useful in the US. Spanish is also the easiest of the languages you mentioned. French is pretty easy too, but still is a bit trickier to pronounce and the grammar is tougher than Spanish. Spanish would also be easier in the US to maintain b/c there are so many Spanish speakers.

 

[BacardiGirl]

I minored in French studies 9 years ago and I don't remember a thing!

 

[ALLNuclear]

Someone explain to me how Spanish and French are easier for native English speakers than German?

They were impossible for me.

 

[cinnamoroll12]

I've taken French, Spanish and German in university and am fluent in French, but having said that unless you intend to practice in Europe, Spanish would be the most useful in the US. Spanish is also the easiest of the languages you mentioned. French is pretty easy too, but still is a bit trickier to pronounce and the grammar is tougher than Spanish. Spanish would also be easier in the US to maintain b/c there are so many Spanish speakers.

I totally agree. I'd say Spanish is useful in almost all careers. I think French is also useful if you plan on living in the New England area like Maine, since it borders to Quebec. For the Asian languages, written Vietnamese is easier to learn than Chinese, Korean or Japanese.

 

[CrazyFox]

Spanish would be the most useful, then Chinese.

 

[CrazyFox]

For the easiest, I'd suggest French. If you want a bit more challenge - I'd suggest Russian. My boyfriend was learning it
(he is American born) and had a blast, he said it was such a fun class.

Yayyy for finishing the PS!!!!

 

[UES Girl]

Yayyy for finishing the PS!!!!

Thanks, don't wanna hijack this thread, but I've been feeling butterflies in my stomach all day. 🙂

 

[Allure]

I didn't know Vietnamese was even offered at some schools. It's not a very popular language, but I think it's easy because it doesnt have past or future tense. You learn one word and you can use it however you like. I took French and that language sounds so sexy, but I can't really say anything except for "oh la la mon cheri" lol. I watched Mr. & Mrs. Smith dubbed French, I didnt understand a thing, but that sounded hot.

 

[TTUMike]

Chinese is by far the most difficult language.

 

[cinnamoroll12]

I didn't know Vietnamese was even offered at some schools. It's not a very popular language, but I think it's easy because it doesnt have past or future tense. You learn one word and you can use it however you like. I took French and that language sounds so sexy, but I can't really say anything except for "oh la la mon cheri" lol. I watched Mr. & Mrs. Smith dubbed French, I didnt understand a thing, but that sounded hot.

I know they do offer at certain community colleges and UC's in Cali. Grammar-wise, I think it's not that difficult. Maybe for native European speakers, pronunciation and tone may be difficult to learn.