I'm thinking about taking Spanish language next year as an elective course. Any good suggestion/advice? I'm a freshman now. Chemical engineer. Purdue Univ. Not a native speaker.\n\ntnanx in advance...
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I think it is great that you are thinking of taking a language, being bilingual is always helpful and it opens up many, many doors.  I can't promise it will be easy if you have never taken spanish before, but it is one of the easiest languages to learn and if you really are interested in learning you will learn it nonetheless.  I suggest that while you take the course you check out some spanish music and movies.
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Spanish:\nAs a 40 something Engineer, I have found that I should have learned Spanish instead of German. Why because many of the operators in the plants that I have worked are Mexican Americans.
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hear me stewie i have just observed familly guy.i just loved the weather.well i would like to stay and chat but i have to go answer more questions.\n\ni speak spanish by the way you had some spelling errors.\n\nrespond:a mi tambien me gusta familly y me encante el tiempo esta muy rico bueno te mirare al rato y voy a ir a tu profile para constetar algunas de tus preguntas bueno bye!!! al rato te miro\n\ni may also have spelling erors i also am not really good at spanish
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Gracias por su ayuda con español, aprendí mucho. Su clase era interesante.  ¡Usted es gran profesor/a!
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I just wanted to say...if you are interested in learning spanish you ought to study in Mexico. I stayed with a family and everything and went to La Universidad Internacional in Cuernavaca  I only stayed for 6 months and I am now bilingual, it was also my major in college..consider the study abroad..much faster easier and helps broaden your horizons!
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I feel that anytime a class like that is offered you should allow your child to take it.  Any additonal free classes like that will only help in the long run.  For example; college admission; better jobs.  My daughter was introduced to several languages in our school system when she was smaller.  She is now finishing her 4th year and will receive an Advanced Diploma when she graduates from High School in 2007.(and will have 5 years of Spanish)  Most colleges look for a secondary language or require it for admission.  But clearly if your child truly does not like the class I agree that something else should be offered to those students.  (Choir, Art, Self Defense)  Maybe you could approach your local school board with these questions or start with the teachers/principals.  I really wished that I had parental and educational guidance when I was her age, to send me or even encourage me to try something new.  I would be making more money with another language today, if I had taken spanish.  Good luck.
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Go with your interests.  Personally, I find them all equally hard/easy. (I am native american, started with German, added French and I can read and make myself understood at a survival level in Spanish and Italian.)\nHowever, if there are any instructors that are 'TPRS' teachers  (ask around) take WHATEVER that language is.  There are not very many at the college level.  Also talk to other students and find out which language has the most instructors with high student ratings.  The teacher and teacher's methods can make all the difference for a beginning student.  They can dazzle you with complex grammar and lots of work, or they can lead you gently to the same end.  \nEnjoy, though,  Languages are fun if you decide to do the work to learn them!
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Yes you said that right, spanish is an easy language to speak of course I say this cause I live in Puerto Rico heh.  I have family in Spain and you will have a GREAT time.  As for a program worth the time, money and effort.  Um sorry nope the only good thing would be taking a class.  Denada y perdona por no poder contestar tu pregunta.  Hope you understood that.  Heh\nGood Luck, Have Fun...Buena Suerte ...que te diviertas.
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ok well heres what i see. private schools teach second language early on like in Middle school. and most always it is spanish. however, in public schools i believe they dont teach it until highschool. and by then you can choose what language to take. it doesnt have any negative effect. only positive. helps in future a lot for communications. especially if you live in California haha
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Well, I am currently an exchange student in Brazil, where I am 'learning' Portuguese. My program is pretty good, its called CIEE. Last year my sister went to study in Spain for a year. Just so you know, in neither Latin America or Europe do you choose your classes like you do in America. So, I doubt you will be able to take any admitable classes. Suggestion: either do a summer program or go after you senior year. I finished my freshman year and then came here, so now I have to graduate a year later than my friends. But, oh, the freedom-the fun- the parties- the experience- it's ALL worth it!
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Sounds like a cultural issue to me.  Kind of like how in Mexico they take a siesta in the afternoon.  Yet, actually the hispanic population are hard workers, a misconception, really.  I work better with a nap too!  So without being familiar with the cultural aspect of your students, I am wondering motivates?  Good grades?  Tell them if work is a day late it won't recieve better than a C no matter how good the work is.  Perhaps a reminder about how much material this course must cover this semester, how they will not be prepared for next course if material isn't covered, not getting value for tuition dollars by not working at the class or something.  This may seem strange, but what motivates the parents?  Speaking to the elders may give you insight on how to reach the kids.  Or not.  ;-)  Really, I truly wish the best for you on this, but remember that if they don't want to learn, you can't make them learn.
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spanish ... its my 4th language i learned \n\n\ngood luck
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As an undergrad I was an English major for three years before switching to Chemistry.  I had to start all over (unfortunately, none of my Shakespeare transferred).  It wasn't easy, but it wasn't any harder than analyzing poetry to the professor's satisfaction.  But honestly, any person with brains can get any degree they want.  You are, however, going to have to prove your worth as an analytical thinker to the college that will accept you into their science program.  Try to get the calculus, physics, and intermediate geography/meteorology done before applying- possibly at a community college.  You could always go talk to faculty at the college you want to apply to and see which classes would transfer from where, which classes you would need, or if you can just directly apply to their program.  Hopefully you will do well in those classes you need, and along with your probably stellar standardized test scores should open the doors to any program you want to enter.
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El profe de español me dio una tarea.  \n(My professor in Spanish gave me an assignment.) \n\nMe puse a estudiar los pretéritos de español para esa tarea.\n(I started studying the past tenses of Spanish for that assignment.)\n\nYo sabía nada así que vine a Yahoo Answers en busca de respuestas. \n(I didn't know a thing so I went to Yahoo Answers to look for answers).
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Don't pick a minor yet.. just be thankful you know what you want to major in already! Many college students don't know that much when they first start. (I've changed mine twice and I;m a junior!) Just take basic freshman classes and English classes.. as you start taking basic classes like History, Psych, foreign language, etc, you will find what you like best.  I am a Spanish minor and I love it, by the way~! (just an idea;-)  well good luck!! have fun at college
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spanish\n\nstudy or work\n\ni only took one semester of spanish i can't believe you don't have someone answering you yet!
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no your not wrong for that. ask here and help here first.tu nina abla mas ingles que espaniol eso no importa yo ablava mas espaniol que ingles cuando yo tenia 3 anos yo aprendi ingles en mi escuela en los estados unidos. osea trata de ayudar tu ermana ablar ingless si eya ciere, si eya ciere ayuda la primero despues encuentra un maestro de ingles.if im spelling spanish wrong i dont meen to im new to a spanish speaking sociaty sorry.