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The #1 factor in choosing a foreign language

I would like to know what people consider the main factor in choosing a foreign language to learn.   

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Monday, September 21, 2009 14:22 GMT
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Murad AWAD
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RE: The #1 factor in choosing a foreign language

Question:I would like to know what people consider the main factor in choosing a foreign language to learn.

Answer: Other

My native language is Turkish.

My family moved to Jordan when I was a child, for that reason I was forced to learn Arabic, otherwise how I'm supposed to continue my life, and when I say the word (forced) it means that truly I have no other chance.

Than I learned English, ( Education language) it was in School,high school and in the University, I studied in Cyprus. 

Than I learned German, my wifes language, and I spend huge amount of time,effort,money to learn basis of German language.

So as you see ladies and Gentlemen, life forced me to learn languages, no other reason.

Best regards.

Murad AWAD


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RE: The #1 factor in choosing a foreign language

My first foreigh language was English at school by my mother's decision. Now it is the main working language for me (carier & usefulness). Then was Latin in the Medical University (it was necessity! ). Spanish I chose by myself. I love this language and the way it sounds.


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Monika Elisabeth Sieger
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RE: The #1 factor in choosing a foreign language

I am learning Welsh as this makes an excellent addition to my language combination.

Although most legal documents are written solely in English I had some wills and testaments over the last months from Wales and this was somehow weird at the beginning as even solicitors used Welsh terminology in the older documents. As Wales has now more legal powers on their own I await for my special subjects and increasing demand for Welsh.

My next step will be learning Irish!


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Maxi Schwarz-Bastami
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RE: The #1 factor in choosing a foreign language

Monika - rushing through here - just a passing note to welcome you to TranslatorsCafe! 

Maxi


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Monika Elisabeth Sieger
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RE: The #1 factor in choosing a foreign language

Thank you!


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