unforth Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 German annieca, kotov, Kelkel, Ganymede18, grlu0701 Spanish annieca, crazedandinfused, Ganymede18, grlu0701 (kind of), CageFree, StrangeLight, pudewen (very rusty and basically useless to my work) French theregalrenegade, Ganymede18, CageFree (reading, can speak a bit), StrangeLight, Safferz (Franglais) Hebrew uhohlemonster, crazedandinfused (ktzat) Italian Latin Kelkel, Ganymede18 Greek Ganymede18 (New Testament) Russian Polish runaway Romanian kotov Japanese kyjin, pudewen (sort of, it's in process), unforth (well enough to read/translate) Portuguese CageFree (reading), StrangeLight (reading, swearing) Hungarian StrangeLight (swearing only) Somali Safferz Arabic Safferz (reading) Chinese pudewen (modern and classical) I'm switching fields from an East Asian/Japan focus as an undergrad to a US focus as a grad; I've got the books in the house to start studying German, as I'm interested in (among many other things) the contributions of German immigrants to the Civil War, and so many programs require a second language, I figure, might as well (my uncle is fluent in German and lives in Germany roughly half the year so it seems like a good choice...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 German annieca, kotov, Kelkel, Ganymede18, grlu0701 Spanish annieca, crazedandinfused, Ganymede18, grlu0701 (kind of), CageFree, StrangeLight, pudewen (very rusty and basically useless to my work) French theregalrenegade, Ganymede18, CageFree (reading, can speak a bit), StrangeLight, Safferz (Franglais) Hebrew uhohlemonster, crazedandinfused (ktzat) Italian Latin Kelkel, Ganymede18 Greek Ganymede18 (New Testament) Russian Polish runaway Romanian kotov Japanese kyjin, pudewen (sort of, it's in process), unforth (well enough to read/translate) Portuguese CageFree (reading), StrangeLight (reading, swearing) Hungarian StrangeLight (swearing only) Somali Safferz Arabic Safferz (reading) Chinese pudewen (modern and classical) Gibberish Oseirus (fluent classical, modern, pomo - speaking; ok in reading modern & pomo; can't write worth a lick) I'm switching fields from an East Asian/Japan focus as an undergrad to a US focus as a grad; I've got the books in the house to start studying German, as I'm interested in (among many other things) the contributions of German immigrants to the Civil War, and so many programs require a second language, I figure, might as well (my uncle is fluent in German and lives in Germany roughly half the year so it seems like a good choice...) I still see we gibberers aren't represented ... once again ... but no fear I have corrected this injustice! Hilversum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHistory Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 German annieca, kotov, Kelkel, Ganymede18, grlu0701 Spanish annieca, crazedandinfused, Ganymede18, grlu0701 (kind of), CageFree, StrangeLight, pudewen (very rusty and basically useless to my work) French theregalrenegade, Ganymede18, CageFree (reading, can speak a bit), StrangeLight, Safferz (Franglais) Hebrew uhohlemonster, crazedandinfused (ktzat) Italian BCEmory08 Latin Kelkel, Ganymede18 Greek Ganymede18 (New Testament) Russian Polish runaway Romanian kotov Japanese kyjin, pudewen (sort of, it's in process), unforth (well enough to read/translate) Portuguese CageFree (reading), StrangeLight (reading, swearing) Hungarian StrangeLight (swearing only) Somali Safferz Arabic Safferz (reading) Chinese pudewen (modern and classical) Gibberish Oseirus (fluent classical, modern, pomo - speaking; ok in reading modern & pomo; can't write worth a lick) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbeels Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 German annieca, kotov, Kelkel, Ganymede18, grlu0701, hbeels (veeeeeery rusty) Spanish annieca, crazedandinfused, Ganymede18, grlu0701 (kind of), CageFree, StrangeLight, pudewen (very rusty and basically useless to my work) French theregalrenegade, Ganymede18, CageFree (reading, can speak a bit), StrangeLight, Safferz (Franglais), hbeels Hebrew uhohlemonster, crazedandinfused (ktzat) Italian Latin Kelkel, Ganymede18 Greek Ganymede18 (New Testament) Russian Polish runaway Romanian kotov Japanese kyjin, pudewen (sort of, it's in process) Portuguese CageFree (reading), StrangeLight (reading, swearing) Hungarian StrangeLight (swearing only) Somali Safferz Arabic Safferz (reading) Chinese pudewen (modern and classical) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 damn once again hbeels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safferz Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 damn once again hbeels? Oseirus, I don't think hbeels was intentionally discriminating against you or other speakers of Gibberish. The fact that BCEmory08 isn't listed under 'Italian' in hbeels post leads me to believe she copied and pasted the list from an earlier post that didn't include the last few additions. That said, you have my support and solidarity! unforth, Safferz and oseirus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbeels Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 oh man! i thought for sure i got the right one! craps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbeels Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 and i should add, I harbor no prejudice against the gibberites. simple, albeit shameful, mis-control-c keyboard conduct. i apologize most profusely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Oseirus, I don't think hbeels was intentionally discriminating against you or other speakers of Gibberish. The fact that BCEmory08 isn't listed under 'Italian' in hbeels post leads me to believe she copied and pasted the list from an earlier post that didn't include the last few additions. That said, you have my support and solidarity! and i should add, I harbor no prejudice against the gibberites. simple, albeit shameful, mis-control-c keyboard conduct. i apologize most profusely. I am calling off the dogs of war ... Gibberers are sensitive these days to our customs, culture and tradition being ignored so I hope you kinda maybe sorta understand where that was coming from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyvanb Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 German annieca, kotov, Kelkel, Ganymede18, grlu0701, hbeels (veeeeeery rusty) Spanish annieca, crazedandinfused, Ganymede18, grlu0701 (kind of), CageFree, StrangeLight, pudewen (very rusty and basically useless to my work) French theregalrenegade, Ganymede18, CageFree (reading, can speak a bit), StrangeLight, Safferz (Franglais), hbeels, sandyvanb Hebrew uhohlemonster, crazedandinfused (ktzat) Italian Latin Kelkel, Ganymede18 Greek Ganymede18 (New Testament) Russian Polish runaway Romanian kotov Japanese kyjin, pudewen (sort of, it's in process) Portuguese CageFree (reading), StrangeLight (reading, swearing) Hungarian StrangeLight (swearing only) Somali Safferz Arabic Safferz (reading) Chinese pudewen (modern and classical) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbeels Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 ok. definitely not my fault this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 ok. definitely not my fault this time. Sandyvanb clearly is on my list now! Cry havoc! and let slip the dogs of war! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforth Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I'll join you! I'm not on that list, either! Khaaaaaaaaaan! oseirus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I'll join you! I'm not on that list, either! Khaaaaaaaaaan! He tasks me. He tasks me and I shall have him! I'll chase him 'round the moons of gradcafe and 'round the History thread Maelstrom and 'round Perdition's flames! unforth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sankd Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Man, this game? German, Arabic, Gujarati. French (reading) Of course, Arabic at this point really should be MSA. Going to Lebanon in 5 days to pick up some dialect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oryantin Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) German annieca, kotov, Kelkel, Ganymede18, grlu0701, hbeels (veeeeeery rusty), Orient Spanish annieca, crazedandinfused, Ganymede18, grlu0701 (kind of), CageFree, StrangeLight, pudewen (very rusty and basically useless to my work) French theregalrenegade, Ganymede18, CageFree (reading, can speak a bit), StrangeLight, Safferz (Franglais), hbeels, sandyvanb Hebrew uhohlemonster, crazedandinfused (ktzat) Italian Latin Kelkel, Ganymede18 Greek Ganymede18 (New Testament) Russian Polish runaway Romanian kotov Japanese kyjin, pudewen (sort of, it's in process) Portuguese CageFree (reading), StrangeLight (reading, swearing) Hungarian StrangeLight (swearing only) Somali Safferz Arabic Safferz (reading), Orient (MSA) Chinese pudewen (modern and classical) Turkish orient (modern an ottoman) Persian Orient (reading) Edited May 9, 2012 by orient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMP Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 German annieca, kotov, Kelkel, Ganymede18, grlu0701, hbeels (veeeeeery rusty), Orient, ticklemepink Spanish annieca, crazedandinfused, Ganymede18, grlu0701 (kind of), CageFree, StrangeLight, pudewen (very rusty and basically useless to my work), ticklemepink (reading) French theregalrenegade, Ganymede18, CageFree (reading, can speak a bit), StrangeLight, Safferz (Franglais), hbeels, sandyvanb Hebrew uhohlemonster, crazedandinfused (ktzat), ticklemepink Italian Latin Kelkel, Ganymede18 Greek Ganymede18 (New Testament) Russian ticklemepink (really, really basic) Polish runaway Romanian kotov Japanese kyjin, pudewen (sort of, it's in process) Portuguese CageFree (reading), StrangeLight (reading, swearing) Hungarian StrangeLight (swearing only) Somali Safferz Arabic Safferz (reading), Orient (MSA) Chinese pudewen (modern and classical) Turkish orient (modern an ottoman) Persian Orient (reading) Yiddish ticklemepink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforth Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) I noticed a number of folks speak German. I'm getting increasingly interested in learning German well enough to read and translate. Can any of you recommend any resources for doing so? (ie, good textbooks/workbooks, etc...) Edited May 11, 2012 by unforth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annieca Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 They're expensive to get in the US, but Langenscheidt's is probably the best resource I have ever used. The textbooks (Berliner Platz) are made for foreigners learning German in Germany so you definitely learn practical German immediately. There is very little English in the textbooks which is *awesome* for learning. That being said, the Berliner Platz series has problems with teaching grammar - I would recommend buying a separate grammar book to help you with the four cases. I got through the first two books and never learned the fourth case, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforth Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Is this the one? http://www.amazon.com/Berliner-German-Edition-Christine-Lemcke/dp/3468478313/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336766115&sr=8-1-spell If so, the price isn't bad at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedig13 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I noticed a number of folks speak German. I'm getting increasingly interested in learning German well enough to read and translate. Can any of you recommend any resources for doing so? (ie, good textbooks/workbooks, etc...) I have the same question, but for Spanish and French. Thank you, GradCafe! (Also, sorry to you, Unforth, for jacking your question.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforth Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 lol, no apology needed. Though I can't help answer yours, the only language I know resources for is Japanese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oseirus Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I have the same question, but for Spanish and French. Thank you, GradCafe! (Also, sorry to you, Unforth, for jacking your question.) just don't use google translation theregalrenegade and virmundi 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReallyNiceGuy Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 German annieca, kotov, Kelkel, Ganymede18, grlu0701, hbeels (veeeeeery rusty), Orient, ticklemepink Spanish annieca, crazedandinfused, Ganymede18, grlu0701 (kind of), CageFree, StrangeLight, pudewen (very rusty and basically useless to my work), ticklemepink (reading) French theregalrenegade, Ganymede18, CageFree (reading, can speak a bit), StrangeLight, Safferz (Franglais), hbeels, sandyvanb Hebrew uhohlemonster, crazedandinfused (ktzat), ticklemepink Italian Latin Kelkel, Ganymede18 Greek Ganymede18 (New Testament) Russian ticklemepink (really, really basic), ReallyNiceGuy Polish runaway Romanian kotov Japanese kyjin, pudewen (sort of, it's in process) Portuguese CageFree (reading), StrangeLight (reading, swearing) Hungarian StrangeLight (swearing only) Somali Safferz Arabic Safferz (reading), Orient (MSA) Chinese pudewen (modern and classical) Turkish orient (modern an ottoman) Persian Orient (reading) Yiddish ticklemepink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortiesgirl Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 German annieca, kotov, Kelkel, Ganymede18, grlu0701, hbeels (veeeeeery rusty), Orient, ticklemepink Spanish annieca, crazedandinfused, Ganymede18, grlu0701 (kind of), CageFree, StrangeLight, pudewen (very rusty and basically useless to my work), ticklemepink (reading), fortiesgirl French theregalrenegade, Ganymede18, CageFree (reading, can speak a bit), StrangeLight, Safferz (Franglais), hbeels, sandyvanb, fortiesgirl Hebrew uhohlemonster, crazedandinfused (ktzat), ticklemepink Italian fortiesgirl (reading, can speak a bit) Latin Kelkel, Ganymede18 Greek Ganymede18 (New Testament) Russian ticklemepink (really, really basic), ReallyNiceGuy Polish runaway Romanian kotov Japanese kyjin, pudewen (sort of, it's in process) Portuguese CageFree (reading), StrangeLight (reading, swearing), fortiesgirl (reading, some comprehension) Hungarian StrangeLight (swearing only) Somali Safferz Arabic Safferz (reading), Orient (MSA) Chinese pudewen (modern and classical) Turkish orient (modern an ottoman) Persian Orient (reading) Yiddish ticklemepink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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