HB said:

Your sister learned to speak Portugese fluently in 8 months?

She must have a really high IQ.  Speaking a language fluently usually takes at least a few years of dedicated learning for the average joe.

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Humility said:

If you speak English, Spanish is incredibly easy to learn.

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I lived in Spain for 2 months a few years ago and by the end of my stay I could somewhat interact with the locals.

I also used to study it at highschool but the teacher and class really sucked so nobody felt like giving an effort.

Right now I know how to ask for papers, beer and hash. And I can also say I don't speak Spanish in Spanish

mellowparty said:

I'd just say tu tienes chocolate?

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HB said:

Children pick up EVERYTHING faster than adults, I think.  They are like sponges for information and tend to be unbiased about everything ...

When you grow up, you tend to THINK you know everything and filter out anything that doesn't fit with your point of view.  And it takes a lot more effort to learn new things.

IMO

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