Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic People who dont or can't speak another language Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post jakelong Posted at 1:14 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 Just curious.

Replies Lulu Nobody Posted at 5:51 pm on Aug. 12, 2008 Well, "don't" and "can't" are too different things entirely. If they don't, it's either lack of access to resources or they just are too lazy/don't want to. If "can't" then either again, lack of access to resources or they struggle with the ability to acquire a new language. JeanClaude Posted at 3:20 pm on Aug. 12, 2008 Most people could learn a second language at any age if they stuck to it. It is just time-consuming as much as anything else. But if you're ever in a car, there's no reason you can't put in a language CD if it's something you actually care to do. Anyone can learn the basic words and phrases in a couple of months. jakelong Posted at 2:12 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 Quote: from Jettie12 at 1:49 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 I remember telling my mother to learn French (she bilingual) and she said she's too old, nothing will stick. I guess that would be it. It is tougher to learn a language later in life. Not many ppl know that. Its true. My mom also has more trouble. After 25 or something its much harder. jakelong Posted at 2:10 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 Right on!   Rowanie Posted at 2:10 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 Quote: from jakelong at 9:22 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 Quote: from Rowanie at 1:18 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 I can't speak anything other than English. I would know Welsh and French if I was able to go to lessons, but I'm not able. Whoisabs thinks you're  stupid. Not my fault that you are too ignorant to figure out how to learn a language. Not my fault he's too ignorant to know my situation. Jettie12 Posted at 1:49 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 I remember telling my mother to learn French (she bilingual) and she said she's too old, nothing will stick.  I guess that would be it.  It is tougher to learn a language later in life. isobel Posted at 1:47 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 There isn't just one big reason. Languages are often underestimated, both in terms of their cultural richness and intellectual value and in terms of difficulty. Of course, it's fairly easy to get through the basics, but unless it's through a process of total immersion, you'renot gonna become fluent anytime soon. Some people lack the time, some lack the money, some just can't be bothered (mostly because they have other priorities in life, among other reasons), some just quite frankly lack the talent and the ability to do so. Because yes, you need some talent. FuckUnikka Posted at 1:29 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 They might refuse to do it or its too hard. jakelong Posted at 1:22 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 Quote: from Rowanie at 1:18 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 I can't speak anything other than English. I would know Welsh and French if I was able to go to lessons, but I'm not able. Whoisabs thinks you're  stupid. Not my fault that you are too ignorant to figure out how to learn a language. exxys Posted at 1:21 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 Where is the all of the above option? jakelong Posted at 1:21 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 Quote: from look over here at 1:17 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 Whatever it is, you're fucking weird and annoying. Hey I didn't see you call this guy racist http://www.golivewire.com/forums/peer-yatneat-support-bn.html#47 Not my fault that you are too ignorant to figure out how to learn a language. Why don't you start explaining how plenty of other immigrants are able to learn the language? Besides this topic is not about race its about language. Thats why I made it here. umbinc Posted at 1:20 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 This topic made me lol. *** They are stupid. Or too old. Fondziie Posted at 1:20 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 its hard learning a new language Lyn Lyn6 Posted at 1:19 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 Quote: from Troll1000 at 1:15 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 The way languages are taught in schools is wrong depends on the teacher. but yea. i agree tho. Rowanie Posted at 1:18 pm on Aug. 9, 2008 I can't speak anything other than English. I would know Welsh and French if I was able to go to lessons, but I'm not able. Most recent 15 of 38 previous replies displayed.