>>928 I could learn Japanese, yes. That's what I'm planning to do, even if not immediately. I know several people in real life (Swedes) who have learned Japanese to different extents. I do have an interest in Japan, it's just not a passionate/obsessive/otaku interest.
>>931 Yes. I don't know any kanji yet, and I haven't found a suitable weekend to learn the kana at yet (I'm a bit picky about being able to write them decently). I can understand a few spoken/romanji words, but that's it language-wise.
Learning German decently is higher up on my list than learning Japanese, as it would be good to be able to take summer jobs in Germany (the more time I can spend with my boyfriend, the better). I don't have a choice when it comes to learning Japanese, either. Not that I mind. Languages are interesting, and I find Japanese history and aesthetics very interesting. Though my boyfriend is likely to want to move to Japan for a few years at some point in time, which is why I have to learn Japanese decently within half a decade or so.
SHIT!!! k-tan was here, and I wasn't !! FUCK!!!! For the record, Holocaust is a myth, pure concoction. If it's Germany, it's punishable by law. There is no freedom of expression in Germany. Thank you.
>>955 >k-tan was here, and I wasn't !! FUCK!!!! Why does that matter? >For the record, Holocaust is a myth, pure concoction. Uh.. ...Are you that guy who keeps having tantrums about how he hates jews? O_o;;;;
Time to go to bed -_-;;; Would have gone to bed two hours ago, if I wouldn't have had to fix some things in my dad's computer. People: never ever forget to at least have Ad-Aware + Spybot Search & Destroy + SpywareBlaster + a good anti-virus program - or better than those - on your computer, and constantly updated. 'mmkay? Having to clean up an infested computer is a huge pain in the ass.
Hello fellow native English speakers. I know you're here somewhere. I have a question for you.
When trying to help someone learn English, have you ever kicked yourself over these two issues: 1. You notice that you're grammar or spelling kind of sucks. 2. You become overly nitpicky over your spelling or grammar, and in the process, sound stiff and overly formal.
Right now, I'm trying to type like I would speak. Even now, it's still "off".
To those who don't speak English natively, this is my polite warning that my English, although fluent, isn't necessarily correct.
>>970 Yes, definitely so - and not just when trying to teach English. When I speak informally, the words flow more easily; when I have to write "correctly" or "formally", my words take on a far different tone - and usually not for the better. (incidentally: "you're grammar" => "your grammar". ^_^)
Actually, I have that problem too. I try to avoid those situations. I don't always succeed, but I try. I want to strike a balance between natural and correct while I post on this thread. Wish me luck!
(I noticed. Oops. I also made a few mistakes here. Damn those MMORPGs. They've completely destroyed my ability to spell, or construct a coherent sentence.)