Are You Multilingual?

Abu_Mishary · March 12th, 2017, 07:09 PM

Language is the bridge in closing the communication gap between us and other people throughout the continents. Some are gifted in having the ability to adept and to learn other languages and be fluent as their own mother tongue.

What languages do you speak? Is there a tale behind it?

Let me start first :

I can speak English, Malay, Arabic (beginner), Malaysia Sign Language (signing for the deaf). I learnt English since it is the second official language in Malaysia (lol..).

Malay as it is my mother tongue.

Arabic since it is a compulsory language for my previous minor course in University.

Malaysian Sign Language since I got hooked up with a TV series from Japan called "Aishiteru To Ittekure" (tell me that you love me); which the series is about a deaf guy falling in love with a girl which can speak. The way the girl signed had me interested to learn the language, but once I enrolled to the sign language class I found out that the Malaysian sign language VARY significantly from the Japanese sign language.. hahahaha. However it is similar to the American Sign Language.

I am currently learning online on Xhosa language. I found the language is very interesting.

What about you?

Snake · March 12th, 2017, 07:11 PM

I speak English and Spanish and I know a few words of French.

CaliGrrl · March 12th, 2017, 07:19 PM

I know bits of Spanish and French, and husband and I are working on learning American Sign Language. It's funny that I could go to France and be understood more or less by the deaf community, better than by the hearing since ASL is based on French sign language and my spoken French is kind of sad.

I need to read foreign-language newspapers or something.

csmith12 · March 12th, 2017, 07:52 PM

un poco...

Motofool · March 12th, 2017, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Abu_Mishary

.........What about you?

Puedo escribir, leer y hablar en Español.

Я могу читать, писать и говорить.

I am learning to read, write and speak in English.

Abu_Mishary · March 12th, 2017, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

Puedo escribir, leer y hablar en Español.

Por favor?

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Originally Posted by Motofool

Я могу читать, писать и говорить.

какого черта??

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Originally Posted by Motofool

I am learning to read, write and speak in English.

Sorry Hernan for this question, are you Russian in descent or Spanish?

Motofool · March 13th, 2017, 09:33 AM

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Por favor?

Muchas gracias.

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Originally Posted by Abu_Mishary

какого черта??

Русский язык.

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Sorry Hernan for this question, are you Russian in descent or Spanish?

I learned Spanish as a baby, Russian in school.

Triple Jim · March 13th, 2017, 11:02 AM

Other than English, I'm proficient in Morse Code, and poor with Spanish. I try to improve my Spanish when someone good at it is willing to have an entry level conversation with me. Morse Code was fascinating to learn, and when I was getting good at it, I remember listening to a conversation, and realizing that without even thinking about it, it felt like I was actually hearing English being spoken.

One problem is that if one lives in the US, there is really no pressing need to know another language. In other countries, English is often used as a universal language, so people there often tend to learn English. When I was in Japan, most people in Tokyo could speak English well enough to have a conversation with me. In smaller towns, it was less likely, but I could always write down what I wanted to say, the the Japanese person would be able to understand that.

I manufacture and sell ignition units and other electronics for old motorcycles, primarily the Kawasaki triples. Half of my sales are overseas, and most email orders I get are quite well written. When a customer apologizes for his poor English skills, I always compliment him on knowing English better than I know his language.

Flying · March 13th, 2017, 11:50 AM

English, Korean, novice at Spanish (used to be conversational, but then I moved from CA), currently working on Japanese.

DEFY · March 13th, 2017, 12:45 PM

In verbal speech, not really took bunch classes in high school and collage for Spanish but it doesn't stick enough.

Now computer language, programming, I'm more multilingual in.

CTarna · March 13th, 2017, 01:54 PM

Simple answer, no.

But, reminds me of one of my favorite "intelligent" jokes:

Q: What do you call someone who speaks 3 languages?
A: Tri-lingual
Q: What do you call someone who speaks 2 languages?
A: Bilingual
Q: What do you call someone who speaks one language?
A: (scroll)

A: American!

corksil · March 13th, 2017, 07:08 PM

I speak a few. My grandmother was fluent in 17. Naval intelligence during WWII code interception. Interesting stories that cannot be talked about.

Abu_Mishary · March 13th, 2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

Русский язык.

понимать

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Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Other than English, I'm proficient in Morse Code,

I think this language is VERY important for us to learn. It may be used in dire situations such as during war or when we are left with no other telephony devices.

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Originally Posted by CTarna

Simple answer, no.

But, reminds me of one of my favorite "intelligent" jokes:

Q: What do you call someone who speaks 3 languages?
A: Tri-lingual
Q: What do you call someone who speaks 2 languages?
A: Bilingual
Q: What do you call someone who speaks one language?
A: (scroll)

A: American!

Abu_Mishary · March 13th, 2017, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

un poco...

Pronounced as "Uhn Pocho" or "Ahn Pokko"?

Triple Jim · March 13th, 2017, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Abu_Mishary

Pronounced as "Uhn Pocho" or "Ahn Pokko"?

In Mexican Spanish, often "Uhm Poco" (Poko rhyming with loco)

Morse Code can also be fun in a social environment when another person there is proficient. You can whistle or tap to the other person in complete privacy.

Singh2jz · March 13th, 2017, 10:19 PM

Punjabi, because I am Punjabi!

Abu_Mishary · March 14th, 2017, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Singh2jz

Punjabi, because I am Punjabi!

No inglishe?

csmith12 · March 14th, 2017, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Abu_Mishary

Pronounced as "Uhn Pocho" or "Ahn Pokko"?

I pronounce it as "uhn poko" (as in loco).

Singh2jz · March 14th, 2017, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Abu_Mishary

No inglishe?

Yes, that too. lol, my bad!!!

Abu_Mishary · March 14th, 2017, 07:57 PM

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Yes, that too. lol, my bad!!!

Lol...

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Punjabi, because I am Punjabi!

Punjabi as in Hindi language?

JohnnyBravo · March 14th, 2017, 10:49 PM

I have spoken languages other than English, I forgotten more than I know; so no I don't speak languages, but I pretend south eastern American pretty decent.

Maybe I will remember how to speak more than the piddly but I can remember in'shallah

Rifleman · March 15th, 2017, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CTarna

Simple answer, no.

But, reminds me of one of my favorite "intelligent" jokes:

Q: What do you call someone who speaks 3 languages?
A: Tri-lingual
Q: What do you call someone who speaks 2 languages?
A: Bilingual
Q: What do you call someone who speaks one language?
A: (scroll)

A: American!

HEY!! that's properly prounced "Mmm'rakan"

Being a sailor, learned how to say "Beer" and "Sex" in about 20 languages

maybe 12 - 15 words of German. 30 words of spanish, 10 words of French.

I've learned 10 - 12 words of Russian from watching dash cam vids on Youtube... Идиот другу I assume is a greeting between friends.

but no, a mono-lingual merican

Abu_Mishary · March 15th, 2017, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rifleman

HEY!! that's properly prounced "Mmm'rakan"

Being a sailor, learned how to say "Beer" and "Sex" in about 20 languages

Lesson!! Lesson!! Lesson!! Lesson!!!

March 12th, 2017, 07:09 PM	#1
Abu_Mishary The Asian Caucasian Name: Abu Mishary Mohd Fairus Location: Malaysia Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250 SE 2015 (sold); Honda ADV160 (current) Posts: 796 MOTM - Jan '17	Are You Multilingual? Language is the bridge in closing the communication gap between us and other people throughout the continents. Some are gifted in having the ability to adept and to learn other languages and be fluent as their own mother tongue. What languages do you speak? Is there a tale behind it? Let me start first : I can speak English, Malay, Arabic (beginner), Malaysia Sign Language (signing for the deaf). I learnt English since it is the second official language in Malaysia (lol..). Malay as it is my mother tongue. Arabic since it is a compulsory language for my previous minor course in University. Malaysian Sign Language since I got hooked up with a TV series from Japan called "Aishiteru To Ittekure" (tell me that you love me); which the series is about a deaf guy falling in love with a girl which can speak. The way the girl signed had me interested to learn the language, but once I enrolled to the sign language class I found out that the Malaysian sign language VARY significantly from the Japanese sign language.. hahahaha. However it is similar to the American Sign Language. I am currently learning online on Xhosa language. I found the language is very interesting. What about you? __________________________________________________ Losing someone is not painful. They are a part of us all this while and will always be with us. But missing them is.
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March 12th, 2017, 07:19 PM	#3
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	I know bits of Spanish and French, and husband and I are working on learning American Sign Language. It's funny that I could go to France and be understood more or less by the deaf community, better than by the hearing since ASL is based on French sign language and my spoken French is kind of sad. I need to read foreign-language newspapers or something.
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March 12th, 2017, 07:52 PM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	un poco... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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DEFY ᗧ•••ᗣ•ᗣᗣ•••ᗣ Name: Nick Location: NY Join Date: Nov 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R and 2014 Triumph 675R Posts: A lot.	In verbal speech, not really took bunch classes in high school and collage for Spanish but it doesn't stick enough. Now computer language, programming, I'm more multilingual in. __________________________________________________ Spoiler for topic: It might just be the [you] tag

March 13th, 2017, 01:54 PM	#11
CTarna Ghost... Name: . Location: . Join Date: Jan 2017 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '17	Simple answer, no. But, reminds me of one of my favorite "intelligent" jokes: Q: What do you call someone who speaks 3 languages? A: Tri-lingual Q: What do you call someone who speaks 2 languages? A: Bilingual Q: What do you call someone who speaks one language? A: (scroll) A: American!
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March 12th, 2017, 07:11 PM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I speak English and Spanish and I know a few words of French.

March 13th, 2017, 11:02 AM	#8
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Other than English, I'm proficient in Morse Code, and poor with Spanish. I try to improve my Spanish when someone good at it is willing to have an entry level conversation with me. Morse Code was fascinating to learn, and when I was getting good at it, I remember listening to a conversation, and realizing that without even thinking about it, it felt like I was actually hearing English being spoken. One problem is that if one lives in the US, there is really no pressing need to know another language. In other countries, English is often used as a universal language, so people there often tend to learn English. When I was in Japan, most people in Tokyo could speak English well enough to have a conversation with me. In smaller towns, it was less likely, but I could always write down what I wanted to say, the the Japanese person would be able to understand that. I manufacture and sell ignition units and other electronics for old motorcycles, primarily the Kawasaki triples. Half of my sales are overseas, and most email orders I get are quite well written. When a customer apologizes for his poor English skills, I always compliment him on knowing English better than I know his language.

March 13th, 2017, 11:50 AM	#9
Flying ninjette.org sage Name: - Location: somewhere cold Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 596 Blog Entries: 1	English, Korean, novice at Spanish (used to be conversational, but then I moved from CA), currently working on Japanese.

March 13th, 2017, 07:08 PM	#12
corksil ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: TC Location: Hawaii Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): A lot. Posts: A lot.	I speak a few. My grandmother was fluent in 17. Naval intelligence during WWII code interception. Interesting stories that cannot be talked about. __________________________________________________ Just batshit crazy. All his posts are endless diatribes. Some are actually entertaining but mostly batshit crazy.
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Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	Punjabi, because I am Punjabi! __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck
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March 14th, 2017, 10:49 PM	#21
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I have spoken languages other than English, I forgotten more than I know; so no I don't speak languages, but I pretend south eastern American pretty decent. Maybe I will remember how to speak more than the piddly but I can remember in'shallah __________________________________________________