But no, I don't have an invitation code...
Everything I click on brings me back to the home page. ]]> mmm240 2009-07-04T07:51:34-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4886261#4886261 Quote, originally posted by mmm240 That's good s***. I really don't need to be fluent to get my point across yeah, like I said I don't do TOO bad, but I am no where near even pretending to be fluent. At the restaurant however I could say almost everything that would come up in getting food from them, point out hot chicks, call people whores, and talk plenty of s***.It was just weird when I saw them outside of work because we usually joked around, but when it came time to have a conversation.... well I could only ask them how the spinach was Quote, originally posted by mmm240 raquo;That's good s***. I really don't need to be fluent to get my point across yeah, like I said I don't do TOO bad, but I am no where near even pretending to be fluent.

At the restaurant however I could say almost everything that would come up in getting food from them, point out hot chicks, call people whores, and talk plenty of s***.

It was just weird when I saw them outside of work because we usually joked around, but when it came time to have a conversation.... well I could only ask them how the spinach was ]]> Red coupe 2009-07-04T02:29:15-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4886259#4886259 Quote, originally posted by mmm240 Got an invitation codeWell you don't need one to DL but to become a member you do...But no, I don't have an invitation code... Quote, originally posted by mmm240 raquo;
Got an invitation code?Well you don't need one to DL but to become a member you do...

But no, I don't have an invitation code... ]]> RCA 2009-07-04T02:24:46-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4886106#4886106 That's good s***. I really don't need to be fluent to get my point across mmm240 2009-07-03T23:31:28-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4886094#4886094 Quote, originally posted by mmm240 That being said, Mexicans are damn hard workers. Puerto Ricans on the other hand...They seriously are, the cooks were crazy and could pump out food like none other. I would basically just be managing the tickets that listed the items that were ordered, they had to do the same thing AND make the food. Sometimes even I would get backed up just trying to organize and read the orders, and somehow they could usually keep up with me. (granted more of them then there was me, but still...)In all honesty the fact that there is a language barrier will make you learn much faster if you seriously want to. Thats what MADE me learn, because if you asked them in english (even if they understood) they would play dumb when I was telling them what to do.There is bound to be one or two at least that speak basic english Talk to them, and tell them that you are trying to learn a little. Ask them to teach you basic phrases that would be helpful.Did you at least have high school Spanish The phrase "Como se dice" (koh-moh seh dee-ceh - how do you say) is your friend, say it and point at s***.Another one that helps is (dunno how to spell it) Da me (Da, like datsun, me like meah) which mean give me. Just use Spanish where ever you can and ask questions, and don't be modest... you will sound dumb, you'll say things wrong, and you will learn. Quote, originally posted by mmm240 raquo;
That being said, Mexicans are damn hard workers. Puerto Ricans on the other hand...

They seriously are, the cooks were crazy and could pump out food like none other. I would basically just be managing the tickets that listed the items that were ordered, they had to do the same thing AND make the food. Sometimes even I would get backed up just trying to organize and read the orders, and somehow they could usually keep up with me. (granted more of them then there was me, but still...)

In all honesty the fact that there is a language barrier will make you learn much faster if you seriously want to. Thats what MADE me learn, because if you asked them in english (even if they understood) they would play dumb when I was telling them what to do.

There is bound to be one or two at least that speak basic english? Talk to them, and tell them that you are trying to learn a little. Ask them to teach you basic phrases that would be helpful.

Did you at least have high school Spanish? The phrase "Como se dice" (koh-moh seh dee-ceh - how do you say) is your friend, say it and point at s***.

Another one that helps is (dunno how to spell it) Da me (Da, like datsun, me like meah) which mean give me.

Just use Spanish where ever you can and ask questions, and don't be modest... you will sound dumb, you'll say things wrong, and you will learn.

]]> Red coupe 2009-07-03T23:25:48-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4886066#4886066 Quote, originally posted by rcabrita OP here you go:http://www.demonoid.com/files/...&sort=Got an invitation code Quote, originally posted by rcabrita raquo;
OP here you go:
http://www.demonoid.com/files/...sort=
Got an invitation code? ]]> mmm240 2009-07-03T23:10:23-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4886059#4886059 Quote, originally posted by infinitgkid I'd only learn a second language in order to talk to the hot foreign ladies...Other than that, I see no point...I do have a thing for hispanic b****es.Quote, originally posted by PapaSmurf2k3 $$$ and the fact it sets you apart from the other guys applying for the same job.I would love to add it to my resume.Quote, originally posted by rcabrita OP here you go:http://www.demonoid.com/files/...&sort=There is a file in there that reads "Rosetta Stone 25 Languages". It contains every language Rosseta offers.Thanks!Quote, originally posted by Red coupe How hard are you tryingI think other then moving to a spanish speaking country this is the best way. Immersion is key. I am by no means fluent, but I used to work at a restaurant where my job was basically to keep the cooks on time, and check the quality of food they tried to send out. I was pretty lazy about learning Spanish and really didn't try hard but still picked up a ton, pretty much just from the fact that they spoke no English and I worked with them for hours ever week. (make friends with the ones who do speak english, they are handy for explaining things and translating some of the more random stuff.)One of my buddies worked the same job and was more into learning Spanish. He learned a pretty good amount just doing the same thing, and by asking them how to say things and having them write it down. He then basically studied all these little scraps of paper with phrases on them, and would use the it in conversation next time. It helped that they were all really into the idea of us learning Spanish, so they were very ready to do their best to teach or explain the language. Do you talk with the guys you work with in spanish Talk with them in spanish as much as possible, when they laugh at your mistakes laugh with them and have them correct you. And watch spanish TV when you can, if for no other reason then the tits.I'm not trying hard. I recently started as a supervisor with a new and growing company. I'm still learning the ropes. There are quite a few cool and helpful Mexican associates. If the language barrier wasn't there I would really be able to help them out. I would say more than 50% of our associates are hispanic and about 10% of them understand English. That being said, Mexicans are damn hard workers. Puerto Ricans on the other hand... Quote, originally posted by infinitgkid raquo;I'd only learn a second language in order to talk to the hot foreign ladies...

Other than that, I see no point...
I do have a thing for hispanic b****es.

Quote, originally posted by PapaSmurf2k3 raquo;

$$$ and the fact it sets you apart from the other guys applying for the same job.

I would love to add it to my resume.

Quote, originally posted by rcabrita raquo;

OP here you go: http://www.demonoid.com/files/...sort= There is a file in there that reads "Rosetta Stone 25 Languages". It contains every language Rosseta offers.

Thanks!

Quote, originally posted by Red coupe raquo;

How hard are you trying? I think other then moving to a spanish speaking country this is the best way. Immersion is key. I am by no means fluent, but I used to work at a restaurant where my job was basically to keep the cooks on time, and check the quality of food they tried to send out. I was pretty lazy about learning Spanish and really didn't try hard but still picked up a ton, pretty much just from the fact that they spoke no English and I worked with them for hours ever week. (make friends with the ones who do speak english, they are handy for explaining things and translating some of the more random stuff.) One of my buddies worked the same job and was more into learning Spanish. He learned a pretty good amount just doing the same thing, and by asking them how to say things and having them write it down. He then basically studied all these little scraps of paper with phrases on them, and would use the it in conversation next time. It helped that they were all really into the idea of us learning Spanish, so they were very ready to do their best to teach or explain the language. Do you talk with the guys you work with in spanish? Talk with them in spanish as much as possible, when they laugh at your mistakes laugh with them and have them correct you. And watch spanish TV when you can, if for no other reason then the tits.

I'm not trying hard. I recently started as a supervisor with a new and growing company. I'm still learning the ropes. There are quite a few cool and helpful Mexican associates. If the language barrier wasn't there I would really be able to help them out. I would say more than 50% of our associates are hispanic and about 10% of them understand English. That being said, Mexicans are damn hard workers. Puerto Ricans on the other hand... ]]> mmm240 2009-07-03T23:08:28-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4886057#4886057 Rosetta Stone is also offered for Marines for various languages ]]> maj Andres 2009-07-03T23:07:59-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4885951#4885951 Rosetta Stone is the s***. My school offers it to the students and we can sign in anytime from our own computers or any computer. It's pretty cool and works...definately worth the money. Its kind of repetitive but thats good when trying to get something stuck in your head B-Boy DuB-L 2009-07-03T22:12:44-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4885491#4885491 I really want to learn Japanese. EpicNightMayor 2009-07-03T16:56:23-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4885458#4885458 Quote, originally posted by rcabrita PB is still there...They are going to use the newest form of P2P technology with the New Pirate Bay and I think they are going to pay people to Seed files.... The new pirate bay is going to be commercial.So only licensed files will be available on there. They are planning on paying for any copyrighted content available.Which means you can forget getting any DVDrips or BDrips before the DVD/BRs hit the states. And all those steam cracked games we love, all off.Its practically turning into Itunes but with movies and other random commercial stuff. Quote, originally posted by rcabrita raquo;PB is still there...

They are going to use the newest form of P2P technology with the New Pirate Bay and I think they are going to pay people to Seed files....

The new pirate bay is going to be commercial.
So only licensed files will be available on there. They are planning on paying for any copyrighted content available.

Which means you can forget getting any DVDrips or BDrips before the DVD/BRs hit the states.
And all those steam cracked games we love, all off.

Its practically turning into Itunes but with movies and other random commercial stuff.
]]> Nali 2009-07-03T16:30:29-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4885439#4885439 Quote, originally posted by mmm240 and working around them isn't enough for me to pick up on it.How hard are you tryingI think other then moving to a spanish speaking country this is the best way. Immersion is key. I am by no means fluent, but I used to work at a restaurant where my job was basically to keep the cooks on time, and check the quality of food they tried to send out. I was pretty lazy about learning Spanish and really didn't try hard but still picked up a ton, pretty much just from the fact that they spoke no English and I worked with them for hours ever week. (make friends with the ones who do speak english, they are handy for explaining things and translating some of the more random stuff.)One of my buddies worked the same job and was more into learning Spanish. He learned a pretty good amount just doing the same thing, and by asking them how to say things and having them write it down. He then basically studied all these little scraps of paper with phrases on them, and would use the it in conversation next time. It helped that they were all really into the idea of us learning Spanish, so they were very ready to do their best to teach or explain the language. Do you talk with the guys you work with in spanish Talk with them in spanish as much as possible, when they laugh at your mistakes laugh with them and have them correct you. And watch spanish TV when you can, if for no other reason then the tits. Quote, originally posted by mmm240 raquo;and working around them isn't enough for me to pick up on it.
How hard are you trying?

I think other then moving to a spanish speaking country this is the best way. Immersion is key.

I am by no means fluent, but I used to work at a restaurant where my job was basically to keep the cooks on time, and check the quality of food they tried to send out. I was pretty lazy about learning Spanish and really didn't try hard but still picked up a ton, pretty much just from the fact that they spoke no English and I worked with them for hours ever week. (make friends with the ones who do speak english, they are handy for explaining things and translating some of the more random stuff.)

One of my buddies worked the same job and was more into learning Spanish. He learned a pretty good amount just doing the same thing, and by asking them how to say things and having them write it down. He then basically studied all these little scraps of paper with phrases on them, and would use the it in conversation next time. It helped that they were all really into the idea of us learning Spanish, so they were very ready to do their best to teach or explain the language.

Do you talk with the guys you work with in spanish? Talk with them in spanish as much as possible, when they laugh at your mistakes laugh with them and have them correct you.
And watch spanish TV when you can, if for no other reason then the tits. ]]> Red coupe 2009-07-03T16:17:23-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4885342#4885342 Come to Arizona. AZ89two4Tsx 2009-07-03T15:29:51-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4885335#4885335 Quote, originally posted by Nali P.S RIP The Pirate BayPB is still there...They are going to use the newest form of P2P technology with the New Pirate Bay and I think they are going to pay people to Seed files.... Quote, originally posted by Nali raquo;P.S RIP The Pirate BayPB is still there...

They are going to use the newest form of P2P technology with the New Pirate Bay and I think they are going to pay people to Seed files.... ]]> RCA 2009-07-03T15:27:12-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4885324#4885324 Yeah torrents are crazy.I used to use them just for Bleach episodes.But then i expanded to movies.....then to PC games, then to whole PC programs.3D studio, Photoshop, premiere etc. etc.And now im dancing around with full BluRays and whole series. Dr Who, Top Gear, Friends, the office etc etc.Rosetta Stone should be up, i know the Japanese version is up for sure, im DL'ing right nowNo point paying for stuff that wont make your car go faster or handle better.P.S RIP The Pirate Bay I used to use them just for Bleach episodes.

But then i expanded to movies.....then to PC games, then to whole PC programs.
3D studio, Photoshop, premiere etc. etc.

And now im dancing around with full BluRays and whole series. Dr Who, Top Gear, Friends, the office etc etc.

Rosetta Stone should be up, i know the Japanese version is up for sure, im DL'ing right now

No point paying for stuff that wont make your car go faster or handle better.

P.S RIP The Pirate Bay ]]> Nali 2009-07-03T15:19:43-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4885280#4885280 Quote, originally posted by DrifterXRPS13 yea, it's ridiculously overpriced but i guess if you wanna learn a language quick and easy, you gotta pay for it...speakig of torrents, i just starting using demonoid yesterday...cool stuff.You have no idea how powerful a tool like Deminoid is...It took me about a month and a half to figure it out.I was DLing movies but then I expanded my searches to what ever my heart desiered and BOOM... Right there, ready to DL.They have the full version of Sims 3 with the ENTIRE Sims store built in. Also the guide for Sims 3... - You can type in events and get tons of pictures...- Music can be DLed by Discographys, CDs, or individual songs.- TV programs that you would never even think of searching.I DLed every Dragon Ball episode EVER (DB, DB Z, DB GT, every movie, and DB Kai), as well as every episode of Bill Nye the Science Guy OP here you go:http://www.demonoid.com/files/...&sort=Quote, originally posted by mmm240 I just noticed the price. I gotta learn how to use torrents.There is a file in there that reads "Rosetta Stone 25 Languages". It contains every language Rosseta offers. Quote, originally posted by DrifterXRPS13 raquo;yea, it's ridiculously overpriced but i guess if you wanna learn a language quick and easy, you gotta pay for it...

speakig of torrents, i just starting using demonoid yesterday...cool stuff.You have no idea how powerful a tool like Deminoid is...

It took me about a month and a half to figure it out.
I was DLing movies but then I expanded my searches to what ever my heart desiered and BOOM... Right there, ready to DL.

They have the full version of Sims 3 with the ENTIRE Sims store built in. Also the guide for Sims 3...

- You can type in events and get tons of pictures...
- Music can be DLed by Discographys, CDs, or individual songs.
- TV programs that you would never even think of searching.

I DLed every Dragon Ball episode EVER (DB, DB Z, DB GT, every movie, and DB Kai), as well as every episode of Bill Nye the Science Guy

OP here you go:
http://www.demonoid.com/files/...sort=

Quote, originally posted by mmm240 raquo;

I just noticed the price. I gotta learn how to use torrents.

There is a file in there that reads "Rosetta Stone 25 Languages". It contains every language Rosseta offers. ]]> RCA 2009-07-03T14:54:09-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4885018#4885018 I took spanish in school and we used Rosetta Stone. While expensive, it does the job. EvillE423 2009-07-03T12:33:25-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4884909#4884909 I learnt from my mom an dad. I also took french in Highschool and English is my second language. Trust me it does look better on a resume plus world travel. Which i would have done Chinese so that i could have gotten in with some Chinese businesses. thats big right now. fijianrocket 2009-07-03T11:41:09-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4884876#4884876 Quote, originally posted by infinitgkid I'd only learn a second language in order to talk to the hot foreign ladies...Other than that, I see no point...$$$ and the fact it sets you apart from the other guys applying for the same job. Quote, originally posted by infinitgkid raquo;I'd only learn a second language in order to talk to the hot foreign ladies...

Other than that, I see no point...

$$$ and the fact it sets you apart from the other guys applying for the same job. ]]> PapaSmurf2k3 2009-07-03T11:23:19-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4884836#4884836 I took a Japanese course in high school. Obviously the easiest and cheapest route. Though that is probably not an option for you. Learn torrents and get Pimsler. Or buy it. AsanBBoy 2009-07-03T10:58:23-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4884823#4884823 I'd only learn a second language in order to talk to the hot foreign ladies...Other than that, I see no point... Other than that, I see no point... ]]> infinitgkid 2009-07-03T10:44:33-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4884668#4884668 Ive got a great way to learn it and you could even make some money too. Move out the calie. Let me hire you as my dishwasher and then you'll be speaking Spanish in no time flat. -]sTm[-HeavyHips 2009-07-03T08:48:18-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4884659#4884659 I learned German by taking German courses at college, and then I lived in Germany for a year. PapaSmurf2k3 2009-07-03T08:41:43-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4884648#4884648 English is my second language, and I learned by watching tons of American television. When I got to this country all I did was watch "Friends" and "Seinfeld". Try watching Telemundo and Univision or whatever else Spanish networks you get. ScrapMetal 2009-07-03T08:33:11-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4884646#4884646 I'm in the same boat as you. I cannot find any decent free online resources. I simply want to learn more verb usage (saying everything in the present tense makes me look stupid), as well as some vocabulary outside the restaurant environment. It also doesn't help that the people I am learning Spanish from don't speak it properly.Just so you know, you can take out Rosetta Stone from your library if they carry it. I'm on a waiting list for it right now. It also doesn't help that the people I am learning Spanish from don't speak it properly.

Just so you know, you can take out Rosetta Stone from your library if they carry it. I'm on a waiting list for it right now. ]]> APEXi240 2009-07-03T08:30:45-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4884621#4884621 yea, it's ridiculously overpriced but i guess if you wanna learn a language quick and easy, you gotta pay for it...speakig of torrents, i just starting using demonoid yesterday...cool stuff. speakig of torrents, i just starting using demonoid yesterday...cool stuff. ]]> DrifterXRPS13 2009-07-03T08:13:56-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4884613#4884613 I just noticed the price. I gotta learn how to use torrents. mmm240 2009-07-03T08:07:43-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4884596#4884596 My cousin used to work at one of those kiosks in the mall selling this ish and he said it was great...i actually wanna get this to learn japanese but it's sooooo expensive. DrifterXRPS13 2009-07-03T07:50:30-08:00 http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=435097;postid=4884594#4884594 I'm looking for input from people that have. What method did you take I'd like to learn Spanish, and working around them isn't enough for me to pick up on it. I'm thinking about trying Rosetta Stone. mmm240 2009-07-03T07:48:44-08:00