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Haukilahti
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Finland
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Message 17 of 37

25 April 2011 at 10:05am | IP Logged

Go on with Italian, even if a bit farther from English (and German) than Dutch, it is probably easier to learn (until you get into those irregular verbs and tenses). Besides it's time to change language family, isn't it?
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hrhenry
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Message 20 of 37

25 April 2011 at 12:09pm | IP Logged

I would go for Italian.

Aside from the wealth of learning material, you're likely to find Italian communities where you live (I don't know where in Australia you are).

I know that there are several Italian Cultural Centres and Institutes in the bigger Australian cities. If they are anything like their American counterparts, they regularly hold cultural events at low cost or even free and are a great resource for film, music, food, and getting to know Italians and Italophiles. They even offer conversation classes and, when you are far enough along in the language, you'll be able to take the CEFR exam through them if that's a goal of yours.

R.
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eXtreme
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Message 22 of 37

25 April 2011 at 1:36pm | IP Logged

Thank you for all your replies (and so fast too)!
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eXtreme
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Message 23 of 37

26 April 2011 at 3:22am | IP Logged

I think I'm going to attempt Dutch, since it "seems" right. Apart from Michel Thomas, Assimil, Pimsleur and Rosetta stone, what is some other recommended Dutch learning resources? Thank you.
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ellasevia
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Message 24 of 37

26 April 2011 at 3:46am | IP Logged

eXtreme wrote:

I think I'm going to attempt Dutch, since it "seems" right. Apart from Michel Thomas, Assimil, Pimsleur and Rosetta stone, what is some other recommended Dutch learning resources? Thank you.

You could try Teach Yourself and Colloquial. I got bored of TY after about 14 lessons (of 16 total, I think) and I've never tried Colloquial. But you never know, they could work for you. You could also try the Routledge Intensive Dutch Course, but again, I abandoned after just three lessons because it was too boring.

By the way, of the ones which you've listed there I would *highly* recommend Assimil and Michel Thomas.

Veel succes!

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