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In reply to the discussion: Does anyone have any tips about learning a new language? [View all]The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,280 posts)37. On the other hand, I have also been told that if you are visiting one of those countries
the people really do appreciate it if you try to speak their language even though most Scandinavians speak at least passable English. The attitudes of these scientists might have had more to do with the fact that they were scientists.
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For correct gender, memorise gender as you learn noun--DER Mann, DAS Kind, DIE Frau
bobbieinok
Oct 2018
#23
I wish you'd been able to give me this great advice when I studied German in high schoool 50 yrs ago
fierywoman
Oct 2018
#32
The reasons are probably lost in history. There is no obvious reason for any of it
The Velveteen Ocelot
Oct 2018
#41
On the other hand, I have also been told that if you are visiting one of those countries
The Velveteen Ocelot
Oct 2018
#37