How about this -- although it changes the meaning a bit. Trending: Singing while wearing a hat

In addition to what the others have said, I'd like to ask: What are your interests? Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction? Now, let me tell you what I did for quite some time -- this was to learn to improve my ability to write fantasy literature. I got the audio versions of the Harry Potter series. I listened to them over and over while I was doing other things. I also read the books in ebook form (because I wanted to see what a finished scene would look like on the screen after I typed it). I then got the movies and watched them. Then, I turned on the subtitles and/or dubbing, to check my translation ability. It's quite interesting when the subtitles don't match the dubbed version -- it seems as if two different translation companies worked on it! In other words, I went at it from every possible direction. If English had been a foreign language, I would also have read the books aloud, especially the dialogue, to train the muscles in my mouth to form those words. You can find sites with free, public domain books -- audio and written -- so you can listen to the audio and follow along with the book. I haven't read Hunger Games, although it is highly recommended. I'm not sure I could sit through Twilight or 50 shades -- but it all depends on what you like. Have fun!

Hi!

 

I agree with Rob. It depends on the resources you have around you.

 

Personally, I don't think English is that easy. But it is ubiquitous. The resources are many, so it's easy to find ways to practice it. 

 

The hardest languages, in my opinion, are Russian and Icelandic. I think it would probably be easier for me to learn Mandarin than Russian and Icelandic. 

 

One of the reasons for this is the dearth of native speakers. Then there are the case systems. And Icelanders tend to be quite...protective of their language. 

 

German is a difficult language to learn, but it's so beautiful and has such richness and depth, that it's certainly worthwhile, in my completely biased opinion! 

 

 

 

My first notebook entry in italky

I was reading a blog about learning languages (http://www.fluentin3months.com/ - a very good blog!) and there there was a review about this site. I decide to sign in.

I'm learning English because I want to work for an international shipping company. And in the end of this year, I intend to travel to a country where people speak English, so I have to improve my English skills as soon as I can.

That's it. Bye everyone.

 

This is my first correction here, so I hope I get it right. Otherwise, I'll have to correct my own correction!

 

Here goes.

 

In addition to what the other person pointed out, languages and nationalities are capitalized in English. Also, you work "for" a company, not "in" a company. You can work "in" a country. Example: I would like to work for IBM in Australia.

 

Great work -- I'll bet money that you <em>will</em> be able to work for an international shipping company....probably quite soon!