I'd like to learn a new language, something challenging. I'm a native English speaker, but I don't know which language to choose.
I'd like to learn a new language, something challenging. I'm a native English speaker, but I don't know which language to choose.
user
Let's try a few out.
assistant
Okay, what do you mean by try a few out?
user
Well, since we can't try all of them, we should start with languages you're familiar with. Do you know any European languages like Spanish, French, or Italian?
assistant
Well, I studied French a little in school. I also know a little Spanish. But French seemed too hard, and Spanish too easy. I'm interested in the Asian languages.
user
What about Japanese? Or Chinese? Or Korean?
assistant
Yes, I could try Japanese. It's a totally different alphabet. Is it a real challenge for English speakers, do you think?
user
Japanese is a complicated language, and if you want to become good at it you'll have to work at it. English speakers usually study it in high school, and some people never get to really master it. How much time do you have?
assistant
Okay, that's fine. I know it will be a challenge, but I'd just like to learn the basics to begin with. I have two days a week free for learning.
user