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Hi everyone,


I'm looking forward to learn a new language, but I don't know which one... I'm sure you can be helpful Smile


Regarding to the economic development in the world, employment and the population, in your point of view, what is the language that could be usefull in a couple of years ?


I already have language skills in french, german, english (and Dutch).


 


Merci !!!


jessi

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Hi everyone,


I'm looking forward to learn a new language, but I don't know which one... I'm sure you can be helpful Smile


Regarding to the economic development in the world, employment and the population, in your point of view, what is the language that could be usefull in a couple of years ?


I already have language skills in french, german, english (and Dutch).


 


Merci !!!


jessi


Jessica hAug 14, 2013 @ 12:54
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Hi everyone,

I'm looking forward to learn a new language, but I don't know which one... I'm sure you can be helpful Smile

Regarding to the economic development in the world, employment and the population, in your point of view, what is the language that could be usefull in a couple of years ?

I already have language skills in french, german, english (and Dutch).

 

Merci !!!

jessi


Aug 14, 13 12:54

good idea: Spanish (you already speak a latin language which might make it easier) or Chinese (Singapore seems THE place to be...)

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good idea: Spanish (you already speak a latin language which might make it easier) or Chinese (Singapore seems THE place to be...)


rena, Aug 14, 2013 @ 13:06
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I should say Chinese and Russian :-Cool 

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I should say Chinese and Russian :-Cool 


Piedade m, Aug 14, 2013 @ 13:12
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Wow! thanks for your soon answers Tongue out


Effectivily Chinese was an idea but I'm not sure I could like the culture.. But SIngapore? Humm i will check that ! Danke Rena!


Russian as well, but I thought russian will be more usefull in special area like Financial companies, no?


What about Portuguese? I've heard that brazil could have a big role in a few years (?)

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Wow! thanks for your soon answers Tongue out


Effectivily Chinese was an idea but I'm not sure I could like the culture.. But SIngapore? Humm i will check that ! Danke Rena!


Russian as well, but I thought russian will be more usefull in special area like Financial companies, no?


What about Portuguese? I've heard that brazil could have a big role in a few years (?)


Jessica h, Aug 14, 2013 @ 13:17
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Portuguese is always a good idea :-) I'am PortugueseCool iBrazil is able to stabilize and reduce its domestic debt burden, then I think that Brazil is really going to become a shining star, whoever is the president. And the reason is this, and not to segue, but I think that the ascendancy of Asia again, the growth of China, China's extension into the WTO, is very positive news for Latin American, because Latin American is the provider of commodities to the world, and Asia is the biggest consumer of these commodities

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Portuguese is always a good idea :-) I'am PortugueseCool iBrazil is able to stabilize and reduce its domestic debt burden, then I think that Brazil is really going to become a shining star, whoever is the president. And the reason is this, and not to segue, but I think that the ascendancy of Asia again, the growth of China, China's extension into the WTO, is very positive news for Latin American, because Latin American is the provider of commodities to the world, and Asia is the biggest consumer of these commodities


Piedade m, Aug 14, 2013 @ 13:39
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Gerne Jessi,


Brazil is part of the BRICS (and will face some GDP growth over the next years) but is struggling internally. China seems more promising despite current difficulties.


http://www.economist.com/news/americas/21583262-consolation-weakened-president-own-goals?zid=305&ah=417bd5664dc76da5d98af4f7a640fd8a


 

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Gerne Jessi,


Brazil is part of the BRICS (and will face some GDP growth over the next years) but is struggling internally. China seems more promising despite current difficulties.


http://www.economist.com/news/americas/21583262-consolation-weakened-president-own-goals?zid=305&ah=417bd5664dc76da5d98af4f7a640fd8a


 


rena, Aug 14, 2013 @ 13:31
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Yes, huge amounts of Chinese Foreign Direct Investment went to Brazil (and other LATAM countries) over the last years. A lot of African countries benefit as well.

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Yes, huge amounts of Chinese Foreign Direct Investment went to Brazil (and other LATAM countries) over the last years. A lot of African countries benefit as well.


rena, Aug 14, 2013 @ 14:02
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As a French teacher, I would obviously advise it, especially if you are in Geneva and planning on staying.


I would have loved to learn Russian or Chinese or Hebrew


Any language is a richness so pick anyone, just make sure you use it and practice it extensively or else, you will loose it. It's a muscle. Use it :)


 

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As a French teacher, I would obviously advise it, especially if you are in Geneva and planning on staying.


I would have loved to learn Russian or Chinese or Hebrew


Any language is a richness so pick anyone, just make sure you use it and practice it extensively or else, you will loose it. It's a muscle. Use it :)


 


hay_, Aug 14, 2013 @ 14:06
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Thanks you all again!


I think I'm gonna try with Portuguese then Cool

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Thanks you all again!


I think I'm gonna try with Portuguese then Cool


Jessica h, Aug 14, 2013 @ 14:14
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What about HINDI.... (One of the most spoken Language in India)... 


"I" in BRIC countries is India..... So may be give a thought about it....


Anyways good luck with any of the new language you pick to learn...


 

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What about HINDI.... (One of the most spoken Language in India)... 


"I" in BRIC countries is India..... So may be give a thought about it....


Anyways good luck with any of the new language you pick to learn...


 


saurabhkool, Aug 14, 2013 @ 14:36
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Dear Steven,


I haven't choosed for the moment the language I wil learn, but as I would like to have some lessons I have to find a decision very soon (most of the language school begin the lessons in September).


That's why I've asked the help of the Glocal's community, and I'm glad to see that I was thinking about most of the proposed languages .. excepted Turkish! Why do you think it will be a good idea? Excepted in Europe I didn't know that Turkey was playing a big role in international issues Undecided


 


Anyway that's still to have different point of views !! Wink

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Dear Steven,


I haven't choosed for the moment the language I wil learn, but as I would like to have some lessons I have to find a decision very soon (most of the language school begin the lessons in September).


That's why I've asked the help of the Glocal's community, and I'm glad to see that I was thinking about most of the proposed languages .. excepted Turkish! Why do you think it will be a good idea? Excepted in Europe I didn't know that Turkey was playing a big role in international issues Undecided


 


Anyway that's still to have different point of views !! Wink


Jessica h, Aug 15, 2013 @ 10:23
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It depends on why you want to learn a new language. Business? Fun? Culture? Mental exercise?

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It depends on why you want to learn a new language. Business? Fun? Culture? Mental exercise?


Free, Aug 15, 2013 @ 12:30
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Hello Jessica, 


It really depends on many factors. For example: Chinese is the worlds most spoken language (~1000 milion speakers). However, it won't be too useful if you plan to live and work in Europe.


I would say Spanish. It's one of the easiest languages to learn. However I see that you already have knowledge in French so I think the French would be the best choice. It's spoken in many countries not just France. There are ~200 milion French speakers 


If you want to inform yourself more you can find the interactive chart comparing top 10 eaisest languages to learn


Click on the link to see the chart I'm talking about: http://theeasiestlanguagetolearn.com/


Also make sure to checkout Rocket Languages. It offers many great online language lessons. They offer a free trial too :)


More interesting links: (language learning blogs)


http://www.thepolyglotdream.com/


http://www.fluentin3months.com/


If you need more information or resources, feel free to PM me. I learned many languages trough online lessons and read many blogs on that topic so I can say I'm informed a lot :)


Thanks for reading, have a nice day! 


 


 

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Hello Jessica, 


It really depends on many factors. For example: Chinese is the worlds most spoken language (~1000 milion speakers). However, it won't be too useful if you plan to live and work in Europe.


I would say Spanish. It's one of the easiest languages to learn. However I see that you already have knowledge in French so I think the French would be the best choice. It's spoken in many countries not just France. There are ~200 milion French speakers 


If you want to inform yourself more you can find the interactive chart comparing top 10 eaisest languages to learn


Click on the link to see the chart I'm talking about: http://theeasiestlanguagetolearn.com/


Also make sure to checkout Rocket Languages. It offers many great online language lessons. They offer a free trial too :)


More interesting links: (language learning blogs)


http://www.thepolyglotdream.com/


http://www.fluentin3months.com/


If you need more information or resources, feel free to PM me. I learned many languages trough online lessons and read many blogs on that topic so I can say I'm informed a lot :)


Thanks for reading, have a nice day! 


 


 


Vladimir B, Aug 15, 2013 @ 17:49
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