stradial said:I had a cousin that was bilingual, we didn't talk about it, it was supposed to be the family secret.
stradial said:Get used to it.
I predict that spanish will be the language of the US in 50 years.
Of course I could be mal.
Waski_the_Squirrel said:The businesses are making a business decision. They can make more money with a bilingual employee.
Speaking for myself, language is fascinating.
I just began a rudimentary course on German. I love that language!J-man said:It's driven by our stagnant national economy while the global economy is somewhat growing, as well as more employees today having a native language other than English. I understand the frustration, I really do, however we are never too old to learn a new skill and language is one which people of all ages can equally learn. I'm actually trying to learn the German language although I sorta took a break on it and decided to teach myself how to play the mandolin instead, which I guess can also be considered a new language. Hang in there while you're looking, maybe focus on smaller companies which may have fewer requirements and place more value on a person's experience and abilities.
justgettingby said:I can't tell you how many people I have met that complain about people speaking a language other than English. Yet they expect people to speak English here, in Costa Rica. WTH?
Learning a new language doesn't happen immediately and it sure as hell isn't easy. And in circumstances that require more than the basics of a language, bilingual is a MUST. I can get by with my Spanish, and I study daily. But I still require english speakers for medical and legal situations. I will always ask for someone that speaks English in those instances. So why wouldn't a native spanish speaking person, ask for the same?
You know what you call a person who speaks only one language? An American.
justgettingby said:I can't tell you how many people I have met that complain about people speaking a language other than English. Yet they expect people to speak English here, in Costa Rica. WTH?
Learning a new language doesn't happen immediately and it sure as hell isn't easy. And in circumstances that require more than the basics of a language, bilingual is a MUST. I can get by with my Spanish, and I study daily. But I still require english speakers for medical and legal situations. I will always ask for someone that speaks English in those instances. So why wouldn't a native spanish speaking person, ask for the same?
You know what you call a person who speaks only one language? An American.
Truthjustgettingby said:You know what you call a person who speaks only one language? An American.