Any multilingual users?

You can send me friend request. I took the advice from this site seriously- to allow only “friends” message me. I’ve already been targeted by some weird accounts sending spam or offensive messages.  

I thought to take you up on your offer to message you about learning German, but it looks like your account doesn't have open permissions for me to PM you. Should I send you a friend request, or would you prefer an alternative?

I hear krankenhause and I think "This is the house where we're CRANKING OUR HOGS!"

Jah german is real good people allas Klarr?

I like rammstein I love the Beatles songs recorded in german german comedy is as good as uk comedy and it's the most unique European language most countrys say hospital or words that sound like it Germany say krankenhause(house of the ill/sick) 

I always have a childish giggle at german hiring posters too wir suchen diche(we are looking for you) a it sounds like something else and b the translation sounds like a threat 

I like allas klarr because it translated to all is clear and thats exactly what it sounds like 

Anyway must go the cafe now "ein tasse tee bitte"

That is so romantic! My wife and I have read books at the same time before. Or tried to. I read a lot quicker as my wife is dyslexic, but it's nice to talk about the book afterwards. Anyway, your way takes the biscuit!

I totally understand, this was also a reason for me to passionately learn Russian. So I red Anna Karenina and Crime and Punishment in Russian. We both with my husband red Crime and Punishment at the same time, but he did in English. I had fun checking his English version how it was translated.

    best, well quickest, way to learn is total immersion. It is not for everyone. I learned Castillion this way, For this one needs a healthy sense of humour towards oenslef and can laugh along with others for 'meter la pata'  moments. this method also is a total commitment. One must also not mind looking a bit crazy (but I had that skill mastered long ago.) If one is going to seem cray-cray, own it with humour.

This method begins with a tall wall of incomprehension, metaphorically speaking, that separates one from others. I treated it like a puzzle and looked for patterns, repeats, syntax etc. bricks in the wall began to fall out and I could see in more and more till the wall was gone and I understood with out knowing how I did it. My brain knew how and it felt good as I did it. This took about 6 months.

   I didn't have this advantage with Japanese. this language takes longer to learn for a person whose mother tongue is derived from Latin (Other Latin based languages are easy.) I only have access to japanese friends twice a week via skype for an hour. I can watch lots of Japanese language shows. these all add up to my level (after 5 years) being half fluent speaker. I can read it fine but need the simplified syllabary children use, as the kanji all look the same to me.

     I really enjoy learning languages and do best when I can learn words in context to ideas. I love to investigate things and puzzles. A language is like a puzzle to me.

    When I am settled again I want to add Hawaiian and German to my language skill set.

For advise I would say the best is to

1 - use the library in your area to find out what language lessons are available on their online platform.

2 - go to Mixxer https://www.language-exchanges.org/  and get some language partners to exchange with.

Dia dhuit. Caidé atá tú? I know native Irish, English, and am currently learning French. I'd say learning languages is not too much different for neurotypicals and neurodivergents. I'd say main difference is finding an area with low stimulation to learn.

After doing a little research. German seems to be the most highly sought after in the workplace. Which works for me, since one of my favourite stories is Goethe's Faust, I quite like Rammstein, and I've read a little Nietzsche. Opening the possibility of being able to experience those works in their native language gives me several reasons to put German as the top contender.

I red the Book of Enoch in parts and it was written in old English, which resembled more German, actually both English and german originate from the same group of Germanic languages. 
when choosing a language to learn I always look at two factors- is this language often wanted, especially for jobs, and how similar is this language to my first language, or other languages I already speak. Arabic or Chinese would be extremely difficult for me. 

Sprechen etwas dutche 

I dont get on with apps although therws some good ds games for languages but I learn best using s phrase book and dictionary i went to get a German phrase book the other week at a charity shop but it was 2 for one pound with mo other books I wanted and it's that whole awkward you may as well buy another other wise we will still charge a pound well fine do that then bit they always insist you get  another vecuaw you mat as well 

But I learn and read better on paper than a screen too even though 8 have and will read ebooks(I have to use blue light shield festurs though) paper is easier on my brain if that makes sense

It's like when I game or watch tv on an led or oled I need to used warm settings crts are wat better because they give off a Warm light balance anyway 

Back to language I find english German and Chinese to be the ones I like to research the most and even though I'm a native english speaker a thesaurus opens up new ways to sys things 

It sounds like learning other languages is certainly on the table, then. The irony of DuoLingo's memory games for me was that I became too driven by the points and score to rush through lessons to get those colourful little dopamine rewards. The rushing eventually caught up to me as I realised I was remembering words, but not grammar or structure. I needed to slow down and take time to appreciate the material, rather than chase the badges of progress. But I think I will try again, and your input has been valuable, so thank you.

Thanks for the reference, free resources are always handy with subjects like these.

Thanks for the response, that was very interesting to read. I know there's an appeal in using words and phrases from different languages that have a better energy for the context one might use them in. I'm thinking about what second language I would try to learn, if I were to commit to it. The question of usefulness of course has no one right answer. At least, not if you already know English, I suppose. I'm wondering if, since English is such a heavily influenced language by neighbouring languages, it would be easier to tackle one of said languages.

I visited a nice Polish deli in my area recently, but was at a complete loss on what the signs said, and didn't want to bother the young lady working the counter with my questions.

English native. German second. French third. Danish fourth (rudimentary via Duolingo). Small smattering of Dutch, Russian, Spanish.

There's nothing wrong with the memory games that Duolingo provides. I wouldn't rule that out as a way in, but maybe supplement it by, for example:

1) Trying to decipher written material.Online news is usually available in the language you are studying and sometimes there is content tailored to language learners. Or look for other material that interests you (Wikipedia articles in the foreign language?)

2) When you reach a certain level try to see if you can get to grips with audio material. You won't pick up every word, obviously. But that is how we learn a language to begin with. Simply being exposed to the different sounds of the language is useful, and you may find that you can start to pick out individual words in the verbal stream, then groups of words, and it will grow. You may find that your web browser will be able to read written material to you, in which case you could have it read more slowly. 

I guess I treat these things like a puzzle that has to be solved or a code to crack. It's great fun for me. 

I was looking to learn Swahili, but I don't have the energy or time for course books, etc.

I found a website, Language Transfer, where the language courses are free and where there is a different methodology to learning languages. You can access their courses via the website, the LT app, Youtube or Spotify.

The website is https://www.languagetransfer.org where you can download language courses or use their Language Transfer app on Apple and Android.

Hi, here is English German and Russian packed up in one head. My first language is polish, because I’m polish. Whenever I learn a new language it’s a special interest for me. I keep repeating words, sentences in my head, also grammar, while walking or riding in the city. It turns off all the stimuli from outside world because I’m hyper fixated on the language. Some time ago I was very eager to learn Turkish, I even started, but unfortunately had no time, so there are only few single Turkish words that stuck in my head. Now I’m fascinated with French, but job and child and household and my other ideas with magnets ohhh I feel like my life is not enough to do everything I wanna do and I have not enough energy. Recently I saw a French word that sounds nice to me - Bon de Livraison - delivery note. I work in logistics. We are naturally programmed to notice details, this ability also let us see some words and sentences in the environment, such as ads, pieces information in this particular language (if we are living in the country). I have a very good memory, not everyone has it, but it’s also important for learning a language because you remember not only the word itself but also spelling, meaning etc. I’m not sure if it helps, if you are interested in learning one of the languages I speak, you can text me. I’m learning German and living in Germany, I passed B2 exam half year ago.