Question about learning multiple languages as an adult...

[Orsorum]

When is the best time to do it, and when?

I'm in my third year of undergrad, learning latin at the moment; I eventually want to learn Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic. I realize that Hebrew and Aramaic will take a substantial amount of time to learn, and that I'll have to devote some time to both of them.

I am considering staying an extra year in school just to take some extra latin courses; I am curious as to how other people have gone about learning these languages. Time permitting, I'm considering maybe taking extra latin courses over the summer during law school, and learning Greek my second and third years. Then I'd probably pursue Hebrew after this, either at a university or maybe ask a rabbi if he's teach me?

Has anyone else faced this dilemma, or just been stricken to learn several languages after they really have the easy time (first few years of college) to do so?

 

[ThePresence]

I learned Hebrew and Aramaic, but I started at a relatively young age.

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: ThePresence
I learned Hebrew and Aramaic, but I started at a relatively young age.

I know. I think most people do.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: Orsorum

Originally posted by: ThePresence
I learned Hebrew and Aramaic, but I started at a relatively young age.

I know. I think most people do.

Ummm....ok whatever.
I would try to find someone who actually knows how to TEACH Hebrew and not just speak it, it'll probably cut down on the time it'll take you to learn it. Hebrew and Aramaic follow alot of the same rules, so once you get those down pat, it should speed you along.

 

[MacBaine]

After the early years of childhood, it becomes increasingly difficult to learn a new language. There isn't going to be an 'easy' time for you to learn them anymore. The area of your brain that handles language assimilates all languages learned at a young age into one section, and once you grow older, it is forced to reallocate more space for the new language.

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: Orsorum

Originally posted by: ThePresence
I learned Hebrew and Aramaic, but I started at a relatively young age.

I know. I think most people do.

Ummm....ok whatever.
I would try to find someone who actually knows how to TEACH Hebrew and not just speak it, it'll probably cut down on the time it'll take you to learn it. Hebrew and Aramaic follow alot of the same rules, so once you get those down pat, it should speed you along.

Good to hear.