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05 Jul 2007 Thu 06:52 pm |
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I've been using a few sites to try to learn the language, but it's hard when I don't actually use it in speech. I could use it when talking to a certain someone...just for practice. Yet, I'm self-conscious about it. The reason? I have this deep-seated fear of appearing unknowledgeable...like I have to be perfect and magically know everything. Lol! I know it's a foolish way of looking at things and I'll have to get over it someday.
Any suggestions from anyone?
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08 Jul 2007 Sun 06:20 pm |
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Just speak when ever you can?
Though I understand fully, but then we can't help sounding strange at first can we????
I just started learning and haven't started speaking....good luck to the learners of new languages!
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15 Jul 2007 Sun 07:48 pm |
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Quoting stellargirl: I've been using a few sites to try to learn the language, but it's hard when I don't actually use it in speech. I could use it when talking to a certain someone...just for practice. Yet, I'm self-conscious about it. The reason? I have this deep-seated fear of appearing unknowledgeable...like I have to be perfect and magically know everything. Lol! I know it's a foolish way of looking at things and I'll have to get over it someday.
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I know exactly how you feel. I don't even speak (unless its that certain person I'm comfortable with)because I'm afraid of making mistakes. One day I just have to let it out and if I make a mistake who cares! We have to make mistakes to learn.
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15 Jul 2007 Sun 08:04 pm |
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When I first went to the US, I did not speak English at all. However, I picked up the language in 6 months by talking to my English tutors, taking English classes and staying with a two different home-stay American families..
My recommendation for you is to reserve a flight as soon as you can and come to Turkey to start practicing your Turkish skills..
You could also become a member of one of the Turkish-student organizations in your local area by E-Mailing them and participate in their weekly social activities...
cheers,
jenk
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15 Jul 2007 Sun 08:10 pm |
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Quoting stellargirl: I've been using a few sites to try to learn the language, but it's hard when I don't actually use it in speech. I could use it when talking to a certain someone...just for practice. Yet, I'm self-conscious about it. The reason? I have this deep-seated fear of appearing unknowledgeable...like I have to be perfect and magically know everything. Lol! I know it's a foolish way of looking at things and I'll have to get over it someday.
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thats the best way to learn a language.when i started to learn english i couldnt speak and understand what they said then i met someone who is from the u.s. and we started to talk each other.i didnt care about any mistakes,we were laughing and correction them then it took 3 motnhs me to speak english. now i think im doing good so if u need help feel free to ask
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15 Jul 2007 Sun 08:17 pm |
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If you feel self-conscious, just remember how YOU feel when talking to someone who is learning your language. Do you laugh at them because they get things wrong?
Usually its incredibly endearing (and sexy  ) when someone has taken the trouble to learn, even just a few words, of your language 
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15 Jul 2007 Sun 08:23 pm |
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Quoting aenigma x: If you feel self-conscious, just remember how YOU feel when talking to someone who is learning your language. Do you laugh at them because they get things wrong?
Usually its incredibly endearing (and sexy ) when someone has taken the trouble to learn, even just a few words, of your language |
+1  
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15 Jul 2007 Sun 08:36 pm |
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Quoting aenigma x: Usually its incredibly endearing (and sexy ) when someone has taken the trouble to learn, even just a few words, of your language |
Sexy? What did I do wrong when I used my limited Turkish the past six weeks? Wrong accent? 
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15 Jul 2007 Sun 08:38 pm |
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Quoting Trudy: Quoting aenigma x: Usually its incredibly endearing (and sexy ) when someone has taken the trouble to learn, even just a few words, of your language |
Sexy? What did I do wrong when I used my limited Turkish the past six weeks? Wrong accent? |
Ouhhhhhhh I have a weakness for accents! 
........ except Welsh! 
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15 Jul 2007 Sun 09:38 pm |
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...and Boratstanish 
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