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Hustler12
1286 Posts |
 Posted - 08/26/2008 : 5:07:12 PM
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I want to learn a language as quickly and effectively as possible. I am thinking of using Rosetta Stone but just saw that its $500. So, before I buy, I wanted to know anyone has had any success with it or any other system. I don't have time to take a class but I have the discipline to study at home.
Is this the best system out there or just the best marketed? |
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dkendall1979
10147 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 5:13:31 PM
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| Ni hao! Wo hen hao :) |
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velecico
3935 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 5:16:01 PM
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I am learning Portugese |
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Hustler12
1286 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 5:16:01 PM
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Originally posted by dkendall1979
Ni hao! Wo hen hao :)
So, now I have to spend $500 just to figure out what you wrote! |
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Hustler12
1286 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 5:17:01 PM
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Originally posted by velecico
I am learning Portugese
Through Rosetta Stone? |
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bestbet123
1577 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 5:18:17 PM
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Do they have a course to speak "underwriter or appraiser",if so i will pony up the 5 bills in a NY minute.
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Originally posted by Hustler12
I want to learn a language as quickly and effectively as possible. I am thinking of using Rosetta Stone but just saw that its $500. So, before I buy, I wanted to know anyone has had any success with it or any other system. I don't have time to take a class but I have the discipline to study at home.
Is this the best system out there or just the best marketed?
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dkendall1979
10147 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 5:19:18 PM
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I'm messing with it in my spare time. It's Mandarin. Means "Hello, I am fine!"
It's the closest I could come to "Hi, I'm happy with it"
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Originally posted by Hustler12
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Originally posted by dkendall1979
Ni hao! Wo hen hao :)
So, now I have to spend $500 just to figure out what you wrote!
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KHufford
5940 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 5:20:46 PM
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Dave, I recall when ou bought that actually because you posted about it. Is it pretty good or what? I want to get the Spanish one...
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velecico
3935 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 5:21:33 PM
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No , but I will if you think its good , what language do you want to learn ? |
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Hustler12
1286 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 5:23:29 PM
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Originally posted by KHufford
Dave, I recall when ou bought that actually because you posted about it. Is it pretty good or what? I want to get the Spanish one...
That is the one I want to get. My wife just hired a nanny to help with the kids while she goes back to school. Because she heard the cliche about the husband running off with the nanny, she hired a fat, old, mexican lady who doesn't speak english which is great for our marriage but horrible to communicate with. |
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bestbet123
1577 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 5:24:08 PM
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| I am learning chinese and i am changing my name to MI Hung LO to be the best chinese adult film star ever. |
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dkendall1979
10147 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 5:25:44 PM
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It's really not as good as they rave about on TV, but it's pretty cool to put on the headphones and have a reason to block out the wife and child at night :)
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Originally posted by KHufford
Dave, I recall when ou bought that actually because you posted about it. Is it pretty good or what? I want to get the Spanish one...
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Boulderco
1296 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 5:32:55 PM
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I'm learning Arabic, and I'm changing my name to Adbullah Ibrahim-Brahim.
Seriously, there is no fast way to learn a language. It takes time and dedication. You can learn a few phrases, but being able to say "where's the toilet?" isn't a whole lot of good if you can't understand the response. If you have a decent knack for languages, a few semesters combined with some foreign travel will work wonders. And travel to the resorts doesn't count; you have to go where no one speaks English. |
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innovative1
23 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 6:25:07 PM
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Rosetta is the worst thing since a prepay penalty.......go download the software from a torrent, and make yourself cry in boredom and clueness-ness.
Go download or buy Pimsleur programs. Those rock! I listen to the Japanese ones in my car everyday on my commute to work. |
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waynepbright
3660 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 6:33:29 PM
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The Only other language I want to know are: Beer"ski" | Double Crown"ski" | Double Grey Goose-"ski"
Hope U get the drift ..
If they are here in the U.S. buying a home, they absolutely need to be fluent in English as a Standard practice!
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Originate_This
388 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 6:44:55 PM
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If you want to learn French here is a great website to a educational program designed and hosted by a Yale professor, I know that they were using this in Yale in the 90's not sure if they still are. You have to register but it's free and they don't spam you.
http://www.learner.org/resources/series83.html
You may also want to check out the "Speak in a Week" CD collection. You can find them for pretty cheap on Amazon. They have a lot of languages and they are really well done. |
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Originate_This
388 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 6:54:24 PM
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Another website that helps teach the basics is http://www.livemocha.com/
It's completely free and it has a community-type feel to it. You can practice your speaking and writing with native speakers around the world. |
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Hustler12
1286 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 7:07:03 PM
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| well, I am definitely not spending the $500 on it. I guess from what I hear, you can get it for free. That is the way to go. My spanish isn't bad, I just need to brush up and be able to communicate with Mamasita. |
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MisterVA
6570 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 7:09:18 PM
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| I tried learning hyroglyphics but failed miserably. |
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bestbet123
1577 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 7:26:03 PM
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Just whip out that wad of cash you earned from BO and start sellin them hotties.Cash is my favorite language.
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Originally posted by Hustler12
well, I am definitely not spending the $500 on it. I guess from what I hear, you can get it for free. That is the way to go. My spanish isn't bad, I just need to brush up and be able to communicate with Mamasita.
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darkstar
18089 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 8:03:18 PM
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| I am so I can understand Matt Graham's blog... |
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Hustler12
1286 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 9:18:58 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by bestbet123
Just whip out that wad of cash you earned from BO and start sellin them hotties.Cash is my favorite language.
quote:
Originally posted by Hustler12
well, I am definitely not spending the $500 on it. I guess from what I hear, you can get it for free. That is the way to go. My spanish isn't bad, I just need to brush up and be able to communicate with Mamasita.
I've been watching your posts for awhile and after reading them, all I can picture is Ben Affleck from Boiler Room. |
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toddblue
2397 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2008 : 9:33:35 PM
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My wife is from Mexico. I thought about learning Spanish. But, then I'd be able to talk to my mother in-law.
A few of the BO members could really use Rosetta Stone to learn English. |
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MisterVA
6570 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2008 : 06:01:48 AM
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Originally posted by toddblue
My wife is from Mexico. I thought about learning Spanish. But, then I'd be able to talk to my mother in-law.
A few of the BO members could really use Rosetta Stone to learn English.
Not sure if Rosetta Stone helps with grammar, syntax & spelling. |
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Cool Hand Luke
289 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2008 : 06:11:19 AM
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| Watch Dora the Explorer. |
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Hustler12
1286 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2008 : 06:22:22 AM
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Originally posted by Cool Hand Luke
Watch Dora the Explorer.
Dora has been my pfimafy teacher so far. Tico has been my mentor so far. |
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bestbet123
1577 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2008 : 08:14:01 AM
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I am Ben Affleck from Boiler Room.Love that movie.Sell sell sell.
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Originally posted by Hustler12
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Originally posted by bestbet123
Just whip out that wad of cash you earned from BO and start sellin them hotties.Cash is my favorite language.
quote:
Originally posted by Hustler12
well, I am definitely not spending the $500 on it. I guess from what I hear, you can get it for free. That is the way to go. My spanish isn't bad, I just need to brush up and be able to communicate with Mamasita.
I've been watching your posts for awhile and after reading them, all I can picture is Ben Affleck from Boiler Room.
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pbrymer
80 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2008 : 10:04:35 AM
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| the program rocks.... i have been taking on several languages super simple, has perfect pace... it seems to be the best way to learn a new language, it gives you every different learn stepstool, visual, hearing, speaking, writing..... |
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jlgyork
308 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2008 : 10:28:28 AM
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Originally posted by Hustler12
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Originally posted by Cool Hand Luke
Watch Dora the Explorer.
Dora has been my pfimafy teacher so far. Tico has been my mentor so far.
That's hilarious. My 2 1/2 year old watched Dora, and Diego all the time, and it's a little odd to hear him pick up on Spanish words as they are doing stuff. Tico is cool, but he has no fingers! Swiper is where its at!! |
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liverichly
3927 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2008 : 10:41:45 AM
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Originally posted by innovative1
Rosetta is the worst thing since a prepay penalty.......go download the software from a torrent, and make yourself cry in boredom and clueness-ness.
Go download or buy Pimsleur programs. Those rock! I listen to the Japanese ones in my car everyday on my commute to work.
I 2nd this recommendation. Pimsleur is a great resource for learning the basics for any language and is a heckuva lot cheaper than Rosetta Stone. They have a lot of different languages too... my mom learned Swahili before she went to Kenya and it helped her out quite a bit.
http://www.pimsleurapproach.com/ |
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maritime
256 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2008 : 12:32:51 PM
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Try this site.
http://www.fsi-language-courses.com/Spanish.aspx
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BrokerCA
2421 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2008 : 11:27:57 PM
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| livemocha.com looks great, thanks for the tip. |
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hpmfinancial
1537 Posts |
Posted - 08/27/2008 : 11:52:53 PM
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Originally posted by velecico
I am learning Portugese
Que legal, eu falo. |
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genealle
1059 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 06:49:13 AM
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Originally posted by Originate_This
Another website that helps teach the basics is http://www.livemocha.com/
It's completely free and it has a community-type feel to it. You can practice your speaking and writing with native speakers around the world.
Neat site, I'll spend more time there I'm sure.
I downloaded Spanish Rosetta Stone torrent to try and didn't care for it.
I think to really learn it helps to be face to face with someone. I used to practice my Spanglish with a Mexican RE agent in our building. He was lacking in English skills, I had almost no Spanish skills. We both improved, he mucho more than I. |
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Originate_This
388 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 07:01:29 AM
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| Yeah, I found that site a few months ago and at the time they only had a couple languages. It's great that they have expanded. It's similar to Rosetta Stone in a few ways but the big way they differ is that they have a translation available, something that goes against the RS philosophy. Plus it's free so even though it's not perfect it's a great resource. |
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homebroker@sbcgl
3435 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 08:07:22 AM
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I likes the Pimsleur language program, I used them all Berlitz, you name it!
Listen to one each night for 45 min after a year you start to get pretty good. If you live in Los Angeles the Beverly Hills lingual institute is also great, went to class just one night a week.
I did not really know how well I understood until I was in a Moscow Taxi and spoke to the Taxi driver for the 50 min ride to the hotel in Russian, once you hit that plateau it gets easier from there, |
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CoralSnake
10822 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 08:14:30 AM
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| Isnt Pimsleur just the boring memorization and repeating that Rosetta Stone claims it isnt? |
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americanheartlan
2236 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 08:23:36 AM
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| I know Rosetta Stone is available at my local public library. If yours has it, I'd check it out for free. |
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khoiey
1571 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 08:28:39 AM
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| I suggest you to take a class. You can't learn from a CD, you actually learned from conversation and interaction with your classmates etc. |
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homebroker@sbcgl
3435 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 08:32:10 AM
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I found it easy to memorize things than the slow book study. How many people come out of college with 4 years of a language and can hardly speak it! I could hold my own after just one year of Russian, 4 years of Spanish in college and I can hardly say HOLA!
I am not sure what program worked, I went to Barns and Noble and bought "every" program, did like Pimsleur the most.
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Originally posted by CoralSnake
Isnt Pimsleur just the boring memorization and repeating that Rosetta Stone claims it isnt?
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homebroker@sbcgl
3435 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 08:34:23 AM
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I agree, better yet go to that country for 30 days after 6 months of study and that will really help! A good excuse for an extended vacation, maybe the IRS will let you write the trip off, if the trips is for learning and to increase your business skills???
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Originally posted by khoiey
I suggest you to take a class. You can't learn from a CD, you actually learned from conversation and interaction with your classmates etc.
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RefiGuy112
266 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 10:08:00 AM
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| I have the spanish one and french one and its ok I guess however I got mine for free from limewire :D |
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Chargers all the
59 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 2:10:10 PM
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I married an Italian and her family lives in the Veneto region, so I bought the Italian course. You need to commit to it. It isn't something you can do a tyour computer while pretending to be working. You have to be totally engaged or you won't get anything out of it.
It works. Great for unemployed people. The part one class should take a month. |
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FLhardmoney
252 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 6:49:07 PM
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| The best way is to date a girl that speaks the language. It's Mamacita by the way. I'm learning spanish from my mamacita now. So far have picked up Japanese and tagalog that way too. |
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dkendall1979
10147 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 6:51:35 PM
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Did they get their green cards?
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Originally posted by FLhardmoney
The best way is to date a girl that speaks the language. It's Mamacita by the way. I'm learning spanish from my mamacita now. So far have picked up Japanese and tagalog that way too.
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bestbet123
1577 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 6:51:42 PM
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What happened after you picked up the japanese girl????
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Originally posted by FLhardmoney
The best way is to date a girl that speaks the language. It's Mamacita by the way. I'm learning spanish from my mamacita now. So far have picked up Japanese and tagalog that way too.
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FLhardmoney
252 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 7:09:03 PM
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Originally posted by dkendall1979
Did they get their green cards?
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Originally posted by FLhardmoney
The best way is to date a girl that speaks the language. It's Mamacita by the way. I'm learning spanish from my mamacita now. So far have picked up Japanese and tagalog that way too.
The Fillipina was a citizen....Japanese was foreign exchange student...plus my brother taught English in Japan and I visited him their a couple of times. |
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FLhardmoney
252 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 7:09:41 PM
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Originally posted by bestbet123
What happened after you picked up the japanese girl????
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Originally posted by FLhardmoney
The best way is to date a girl that speaks the language. It's Mamacita by the way. I'm learning spanish from my mamacita now. So far have picked up Japanese and tagalog that way too.
Good times. I was talking about picking up the language though. |
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FLhardmoney
252 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 7:11:25 PM
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Originally posted by FLhardmoney
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Originally posted by dkendall1979
Did they get their green cards?
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Originally posted by FLhardmoney
The best way is to date a girl that speaks the language. It's Mamacita by the way. I'm learning spanish from my mamacita now. So far have picked up Japanese and tagalog that way too.
The Fillipina was a citizen....Japanese was foreign exchange student...plus my brother taught English in Japan and I visited him their a couple of times.
Visited him there a couple of times. Pretty smooth to say your brother teaches English and I screw it up. :) |
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dkendall1979
10147 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 7:11:27 PM
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HIM?
What kinda "Japanese Girl" was this????
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Originally posted by FLhardmoney
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Originally posted by dkendall1979
Did they get their green cards?
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Originally posted by FLhardmoney
The best way is to date a girl that speaks the language. It's Mamacita by the way. I'm learning spanish from my mamacita now. So far have picked up Japanese and tagalog that way too.
The Fillipina was a citizen....Japanese was foreign exchange student...plus my brother taught English in Japan and I visited him their a couple of times.
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FLhardmoney
252 Posts |
Posted - 08/28/2008 : 7:12:23 PM
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| him was my brother |
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