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I've recently become very interested in language and linguistics, so I thought I would make a thread here to discuss it.
I only fluently speak English, although I am getting there with my Spanish (not quite conversationally fluent though, at least orally). I am also working on my French, but I still struggle to string sentences together. Anyway, a few questions to get the ball rolling.
1) If you speak more than 1 language, do you find yourself having any advantages over the average monoglot?
2) Do you think western languages will remain the 'international' languages, even with Asian countries (such as China) rising in prominence? Keep in mind that their foreign scripts and tonal languages often make it extremely difficult for westerners to attain fluency, while vice versa the skill required for fluency is not quite as much.
3) What is your opinion of conlangs, such as Esperanto and lojban? Could they ever be useful on an international scale, or do you think they will remain an interest only for enthusiasts or learners?
If anyone else has some questions regarding anything about language (etymology, phonology, orthography, etc) feel free to ask!
I only fluently speak English, although I am getting there with my Spanish (not quite conversationally fluent though, at least orally). I am also working on my French, but I still struggle to string sentences together. Anyway, a few questions to get the ball rolling.
1) If you speak more than 1 language, do you find yourself having any advantages over the average monoglot?
2) Do you think western languages will remain the 'international' languages, even with Asian countries (such as China) rising in prominence? Keep in mind that their foreign scripts and tonal languages often make it extremely difficult for westerners to attain fluency, while vice versa the skill required for fluency is not quite as much.
3) What is your opinion of conlangs, such as Esperanto and lojban? Could they ever be useful on an international scale, or do you think they will remain an interest only for enthusiasts or learners?
If anyone else has some questions regarding anything about language (etymology, phonology, orthography, etc) feel free to ask!
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