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scrapchyck

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My colleague is learning her fourth language in between stuff to do at work. And it got me to thinking. If you could pick up a new skill in an instant, what would it be and why? Because, for me, it would definitely be learning a new language!
 
I think I'd go with speed reading because I'm such a slow reader.
 
Id like to be proficient in German so I could communicate with the family there. Google translate really helps. But in conversation I am limited.
 
Wow! Her fourth language! That's super impressive. I think I'd be like you and learn a language, probably Spanish or French (and be able to retain it!)

Or like learn something useful to make a profit, like how to play the stock market well, or learn a computer programming language or something like that. Lol!
 
littlekiwi said:
Probably sign language.....it's on my list to do at some point for professional reasons
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Me too! Because I love languages but also because I have sudden unexplained hearing loss so in the back of my mind I'm always wondering if I'm going to randomly lose even more of my hearing. I think it's a great skill to have regardless!
 
ScrappyHappy82 said:
Me too! Because I love languages but also because I have sudden unexplained hearing loss so in the back of my mind I'm always wondering if I'm going to randomly lose even more of my hearing. I think it's a great skill to have regardless!
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I agree it would be really handy to know sign language. You never know who you could assist!
 
I would love to be techie kind of person and really understand computers. That would be such a useful skill. I am envious of those that can take apart and build new systems. Wish I could do that!
 
I've always been interested in sign language. I do know a few simple signs like: "I love you, yes, no, and sorry". So that would be the skill for me to learn.
 
Darkroom skills. (Can my magically skill acquisition come with supplies too?)

Developing my own film (color reversal, black and white, *and* slide), making prints and enlargements, dodging and burning...
 
Brendazzle said:
Darkroom skills. (Can my magically skill acquisition come with supplies too?)

Developing my own film (color reversal, black and white, *and* slide), making prints and enlargements, dodging and burning...
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I approve of magically acquired skills coming with needed supplies!

I had a roommate who was a photographer. There were times I couldn't come home because she was developing film in her makeshift darkroom called our apartment! This was before cell phones. She had to leave a note on the door.
 
I love the idea of becoming multi-lingual instantly! I would also love to have more skill at building/renovating around the house (example: built-in around the house).
 
SeattleSheri said:
I love the idea of becoming multi-lingual instantly! I would also love to have more skill at building/renovating around the house (example: built-in around the house).
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My problem is I can't "see" what it would look like. I think there are people that can! I used to walk through my husband's construction projects during framing, and go, "sure.....that's the kitchen!"
 
Sounds like we're all down to learn some languages! I mean, to acquire them instantaneously!
 
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