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Which language should i learn?

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tgpraveen Original post #1
May 1, 2008 at 12:38 PM
I am planning to learn a new language in this summer break.
i am comp engg student and would like to kwno whcih foreign language would be of use to me in the future?
here's what i thought might be nice:
german
japanese
norweign
spanish

whcih do u wthink i should learn.
suggest something else also if u wish.
ALSO if would u reccommend learning online or via some cd?
if so then tell site name etc

also someone experienced i this area then pls share ur experience.
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abinesh #2
May 1, 2008 at 12:41 PM
french is one language i would suggest. not only that its easy, in europe you can manage if you knew french. and among the languages listed above german would be of use only in germany , japanese is tough .
din
din #3
May 1, 2008 at 12:42 PM
@tgpraveen

I never visited any foreign countries, this opinion is based on my friends / relatives experience.

I think a lot of people in Eurpoe speak English, so if you have any such future plans, you need not worry much.

But things are way different in Japan. (as told by my cousin whos there for the last 6 yrs). You will not find much people who are good in English, all prefer to speak Japanese. I do not know how tough it is, but I think you can give a try !

Again - not from my experience. May be some NRI thinkdigit member will be able to give a more accurate advise.
the_moon
May 1, 2008 at 12:44 PM
I suggest Spanish.
Spanish is the most widely spoken lang after Eng globally. Learn Spanish, its very interesting believe me, Fun too!

Have a look, *www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0775272.html
infra_red_dude
May 1, 2008 at 12:44 PM
I'd say German. You may wish to go for higher studies/work in Germany. Germany is known for that - Education and work. Learning German will surely help.
iMav
iMav #6
May 1, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Japanese .... Chinese or Japanese are very good bet for future work prospects, french is useless

asian countries like japan and china are huge business hubs and knowing their language is a very good bonus to ur resume
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May 1, 2008 at 12:48 PM
wow so many replies so quick.
but guess i need some more advice as there seems to be no common answer
Pathik
Pathik #8
May 1, 2008 at 12:49 PM
French And German are the most sought after these days.
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Smoke #9
May 1, 2008 at 1:01 PM
Start with C and then java..later u can learn perl,php,python,etc.
chicha
chicha #10
May 1, 2008 at 1:14 PM
of all the langs spanish is the easiest, spoken in US.
german is second easiest, french being the toughest.
Germany is one of the most developed nations in Europe, its the best bet.
and please in case you are going to germany or any other non english speaking country learn their langauge.

i have friends from germany, france and from spain, they told me that no one there likes to speak english.

and its more comfortable for you to know their langauge
QwertyManiac
May 1, 2008 at 1:14 PM
And I was just about to Hisss as well. :(
The_Devil_Himself
May 1, 2008 at 1:21 PM
French anyday,me too trying to get into some foreign language course.
German sounds funny.
japanese,chinese-who cares.
Spanish--very good alernative.
Stuge
Stuge #13
May 1, 2008 at 2:00 PM
My advice i->learn all the languages one by one :)
gary4gar
gary4gar #14
May 2, 2008 at 1:07 AM
Learn the language Of The world, by reading Omens.
Rest would be done automatically:p
The_Devil_Himself
May 2, 2008 at 1:10 AM
^^new paulo coehlo fan,:p(The Alchemist)