What are you doing about languages? (German language primer)

[JBigjake]

I also speak some Italian, and it should be fun to try to talk to the Italian fans
Even though this is the German-language thread, perhaps you could post a few friendly insults here! Nothing in the "faccia la cazz" vein! or even this: http://www.spiked-online.com/Articles/00000002D458.htm
maybe http://italian.about.com/library/blflameform.htm?terms=binary+spam

[gngrasso]

Even though this is the German-language thread, perhaps you could post a few friendly insults here! Nothing in the "face la gaz" vein! or even this: http://www.spiked-online.com/Articles/00000002D458.htm
maybe http://italian.about.com/library/blflameform.htm?terms=binary+spam

awesome idea

We need some stock Italian put-down phrases that we can chant! I don't know any, but I'll work on it

[JBigjake]

awesome idea
We need some stock Italian put-down phrases that we can chant! I don't know any, but I'll work on it
http://italian.about.com/library/slang/bladultslangindex.htm

[dfb547490]

It's my understanding that Italian and Spanish are very similar, so if you just yell sh/t at them in Spanish they'll understand most of it. My grandmother lived in Italy for several years and was able to get around perfectly using mostly Spanish (along with a little broken Italian and broken English).

[bltleo]

Hi, I saw your post on the Yanks in Germany Yahoo board. Thanks for all of your help!

I plan on learning as much as possible in the short time before June, just to try to make it easier to get around, order foood etc.

I also speak some Italian, and it should be fun to try to talk to the Italian fans

I love learning foreign languages and discover new cultures. If I had not spoken english, I would have not been able to write here at bigsoccer or follow USMNT. Learning foreign languages have many many advantages. It is easier to do travelling if you speaks foreign languages. I always try to learn at least few words of the country I´m going to visit.

I also speak few languages myself.

bltleo
germany

[Wizhawk]

I love learning foreign languages and discover new cultures. If I had not spoken english, I would have not been able to write here at bigsoccer or follow USMNT. Learning foreign languages have many many advantages. It is easier to do travelling if you speaks foreign languages. I always try to learn at least few words of the country I´m going to visit.

I also speak few languages myself.

bltleo
germany

btlleo, have you been to America? If so, where did you go?

[bltleo]

btlleo, have you been to America? If so, where did you go?

YES I WAS

I was only in 3 cities: WASHINGTON, CHICAGO AND NYC

I liked mostly Chicago and NYC..

But I would like to do more travelling around USA - maybe NEw England, I have heard that it should be the best part of USA - Boston, Maine etc.

Maybe west coast San Francisco should be cool..

I still have not figured out if it is better to visit east or west coast...
both are great..

maybe someday I wish I could live and work there for few months or years..
as experience abroad - improving my english and collecting experience in different culture....maybe study is cool in the USA.

bltleo
GERMANY

[pepper96]

YES I WAS

I was only in 3 cities: WASHINGTON, CHICAGO AND NYC

I liked mostly Chicago and NYC..

But I would like to do more travelling around USA - maybe NEw England, I have heard that it should be the best part of USA - Boston, Maine etc.

Maybe west coast San Francisco should be cool..

I still have not figured out if it is better to visit east or west coast...
both are great..

maybe someday I wish I could live and work there for few months or years..
as experience abroad - improving my english and collecting experience in different culture....maybe study is cool in the USA.

bltleo
GERMANY

yes, san francisco would be cool. also chicago, i wasnt in chicago before.
i also would like to study in the usa, but i am unsure where to live then appartement or on the campus.
To the americans: is there a lot of party on the campus?

[bltleo]

yes, san francisco would be cool. also chicago, i wasnt in chicago before.
i also would like to study in the usa, but i am unsure where to live then appartement or on the campus.
To the americans: is there a lot of party on the campus?


I have the same dream as you....to go study in the USA....probably Boston or NYC.....but for this I need to train my english....and find way how to finance my study and living there....maybe work......American campus at american universities should be great - have heard a lot about this.

Chicago is very cool city....i have never been to san francisco...

bltleo

[Palermo10]

Party on campus? Most every school will. Some are more partying than others.

P.S. As to where to go... West Coast is the Best Coast!

[bltleo]

Party on campus? Most every school will. Some are more partying than others.

P.S. As to where to go... West Coast is the Best Coast!

also San Francisco? The best place for study and living?

[Palermo10]

If you have a million dollars to your name.

I like SF, I dont like LA, I love San Diego.

[bltleo]

If you have a million dollars to your name.

I like SF, I dont like LA, I love San Diego.

do I need million dollar to study in SF?

I want to study economics...maybe do doctorate study later..

I don´t think I get loan of 1 million dollar from US bank:)

so work plus study....

[Shibb]

What's the German word for "hijack"?

[T Nitty]

What's the German word for "hijack"?

Entführung?

Yeah, hijack for sure.

Getting back on topic... I've gone through my 10 30-minute Pimsleur lessons, and I'm fairly satisfied. I'm planning on buying the next set, which is a bit more expensive. I listened to the lessons on the way to/from work. I wish I would have had something like this in high school and college.

[avocats]

Just started this myself. Most of it I still recall from HS, but I was happy with the first 2 lessons. The 30 minute classes fit in perfectly with my commute.

Which set are you using? I have the 6 CD set, but I have a feeling I'll need the 10-disk.


We're using the 6 CD set, which oddly teaches you to say "I understand no German" in German, thereby possibly confusing your new acquaintances.

[avocats]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/38090000/jpg/_38090209_handball_afp.jpg


Amen, brother. Maybe we'll just get a poster of the picture.

[Frankie Boy]

Party on campus? Most every school will. Some are more partying than others.

P.S. As to where to go... West Coast is the Best Coast!

West Coast Party Schools:

San Diego State
Chico State
Arizona State (not exactly on the coast, but close enough to mention)

While the LA basin as a whole can be ugly, parts are nice-think anything with a hill/mountain/ocean when you want "nice"....Anything on the beach from Newport Beach (the OC) south to San Diego is prime...also northwest of LA (Malibu, which includes Pepperdine U)....

[Frankie Boy]

West Coast Party Schools:

San Diego State
Chico State
Arizona State (not exactly on the coast, but close enough to mention)

While the LA basin as a whole can be ugly, parts are nice-think anything with a hill/mountain/ocean when you want "nice"....Anything on the beach from Newport Beach (the OC) south to San Diego is prime...also northwest of LA (Malibu, which includes Pepperdine U)....


You should also include Santa Barbara in your itinerary (UCSB)

[The Beautiful Frame]

What's the German word for "hijack"?

In this case, I would choose "kapern". As in "Das Mädchen aus Leverkusen ist dabei, den Thread zu kapern".

BTW, I assume everyone of you is familiar with LEO, the immeasurably useful and downright brilliant online German-English-German dictionary. Complete with immensely helpful fora and .wav-files for pronounciation. The eighth wonder of the world, truly, and one of the best websites there are:

http://dict.leo.org