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endrien · 06-25-2011, 11:37 PM

I'm really torn right now between wanting to learn a second language(Dutch) or learning a programming language(C#). I've been doing little bits of Dutch over the past while but haven't really started intensively on it yet, I've also done a bit of C# as well but haven't really started fully into it, just basic programs.
I'm torn because both would be useful as I will most likely be going to the Netherlands within the next year or two, whether or not I spend more time there after that is up in the air. My future career choice is still undecided but I have definitely considered programming as a possibility. I'm kind of leaning a bit towards Dutch as the though of living there are some point in the future has been there as well as the fact that it will be easier to learn a new language at 15 then later on in my 20's. I'd like to know what Onrpg thinks on this, even though I know the decision is ultimately mine I would still like the opinions of a few others.

Akeras · 06-25-2011, 11:38 PM

I'd go for the language first, but that's just my opinion.

Eusnon · 06-25-2011, 11:39 PM

Programming language. When you go to the Netherlands you'll eventually learn Dutch eitherway unless you happen to be anti-social.

Pok · 06-25-2011, 11:59 PM

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Avarwen · 06-26-2011, 12:07 AM

Learn espranto,

. Why not both learn Dutch first then later C# your only 15 and should have enough time to learn both.

endrien · 06-26-2011, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avarwen

Learn espranto,

. Why not both learn Dutch first then later C# your only 15 and should have enough time to learn both.

That's what I was thinking would be best, Get the harder aspect out of the way and then move into programming later on.

Darkhell153 · 06-26-2011, 01:20 AM

learn dutch and practice some of the basics of programming in C# while you do it. That way you'll have your language and a basis for programming learning later on.

JacketJam · 06-26-2011, 07:40 PM

I would take the language(Dutch). C# and other programming-languages are easy enough to learn by yourself if you have the motivation.

Speed · 06-26-2011, 08:41 PM

As you've stated before, learning a language is easier if you're young, I'd prefer you to learn Dutch first.

endrien · 06-26-2011, 09:51 PM

Thanks guys, reading through a book on dutch grammar now which should give me a pretty good understanding of written dutch as well as some spoken by the time I'm done it. It's fairly confusing but if figure even if I don't understand it all if I make it through the book it should help me understand it so I can maybe move onto more books or even start reading some easy dutch and progressing from there.

06-25-2011, 11:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
endrien Illgamez Insomniac Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Eh? Posts: 2,287 Reputation: 93	Torn, Second language or C#? I'm really torn right now between wanting to learn a second language(Dutch) or learning a programming language(C#). I've been doing little bits of Dutch over the past while but haven't really started intensively on it yet, I've also done a bit of C# as well but haven't really started fully into it, just basic programs. I'm torn because both would be useful as I will most likely be going to the Netherlands within the next year or two, whether or not I spend more time there after that is up in the air. My future career choice is still undecided but I have definitely considered programming as a possibility. I'm kind of leaning a bit towards Dutch as the though of living there are some point in the future has been there as well as the fact that it will be easier to learn a new language at 15 then later on in my 20's. I'd like to know what Onrpg thinks on this, even though I know the decision is ultimately mine I would still like the opinions of a few others. __________________ My website: ShamanSoftware

06-25-2011, 11:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eusnon Sun? What Sun? Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 971 Reputation: 26	Programming language. When you go to the Netherlands you'll eventually learn Dutch eitherway unless you happen to be anti-social. __________________

06-26-2011, 12:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Avarwen Murxidon's Maid Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,049 Reputation: 52	Learn espranto, . Why not both learn Dutch first then later C# your only 15 and should have enough time to learn both. __________________ We've come along way but we've still got a long way to go. Playing: Minecraft TF2 (Sassy Burrito)

06-26-2011, 01:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Darkhell153 SuperKenshin's Servent Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In your basement >:) Posts: 1,059 Reputation: 26	learn dutch and practice some of the basics of programming in C# while you do it. That way you'll have your language and a basis for programming learning later on. __________________ Youtube Channel \| My Twitter \| Get More Youtube Views

06-26-2011, 08:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Speed HopeDagger's Henchman Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,253 Reputation: 81	As you've stated before, learning a language is easier if you're young, I'd prefer you to learn Dutch first. __________________

06-26-2011, 07:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
JacketJam Cloud's Hair Spray Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: europe Posts: 65 Reputation: 10	I would take the language(Dutch). C# and other programming-languages are easy enough to learn by yourself if you have the motivation.

06-26-2011, 09:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
endrien Illgamez Insomniac Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Eh? Posts: 2,287 Reputation: 93	Thanks guys, reading through a book on dutch grammar now which should give me a pretty good understanding of written dutch as well as some spoken by the time I'm done it. It's fairly confusing but if figure even if I don't understand it all if I make it through the book it should help me understand it so I can maybe move onto more books or even start reading some easy dutch and progressing from there. __________________ My website: ShamanSoftware

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