Watch This Before Learning A New Language
Learning is a hoot! (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Thinking about learning a new language in the new year? Turns out 43% of the world’s population is bilingual. Personally, I can speak English (up for debate), French, and German. I grew up in a family that spoke many different languages. My father was a world traveler and spoke at least ten languages. He instilled that love of learning other cultures and languages into us kids. It was fun to pick out what language you wanted to learn. At least it was to us! Learning another language opens up a whole new world, literally. Plus you can tell if people are talking smack about you. Which really doesn’t happen unless you’re asking for it.
Learning a new language takes a lot of work and practice. It can be done! There are many different apps that can teach you a new language. Many are very encouraging and engaging! But some take it too far. Watch this video before learning a new language. Sure the thought of rattling off a beautifully sequenced insults in French is certainly tempting. But at what cost? It could cost you your freedom, family, belongings, even your life! If you’re going to learn a new language this year, you’d better be willing to work at it every day…or else.
Learning A New Language?
Clearly this is a spoof. But anybody who has learned a new language using Duolingo knows the guilt of disappointing the owl. You don’t want to hurt his feelings, and now you REALLY don’t want to make him mad. If you do, there’s always a fake lawyer you can call.
But in all seriousness, learn a new language this year! It’s actually très drôle. But just keep up with your studies or a large green owl will come looking for you.
Gotta go study now.
25 Albums That Turn 40 in 2024
Of the albums that turn 40 in 2024, there are some massive hits and classics everyone should own.
It can be argued that 1984 belonged to Tina Turner. The music legend released her comeback album, Private Dancer, that year. The album sold over 12 million copies worldwide and solidified her as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. In addition to her massive tour supporting the album, Private Dancer won four Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for “What’s Love Got to Do with It?”
Then again, some could argue that 1984 belonged to Prince. Backed by The Revolution, he released the soundtrack to Purple Rain. Literally, every track on the album could’ve been a single and practically was. Its five hit singles included “When Doves Cry,” “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Purple Rain,” “I Would Die 4 U” and “Take Me with U.”
Bruce Springsteen also had an incredible 1984 thanks to Born in the U.S.A. The album is still The Boss’s biggest commercial success in his storied catalog. In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past four decades, Born in the U.S.A. features many hits, including the title track, “Glory Days,” “Cover Me,” “I’m on Fire” and “Dancing in the Dark.”
Not to be outdone, then-relatively new pop singer Madonna released a little album called Like a Virgin. The album has sold 21 million copies worldwide and features the title track, “Dress You Up” and “Material Girl.” The album made Madonna a pop superstar, and she hasn’t looked back since.
Keep scrolling to see other albums that turn 40 in 2024! You’ll find other major titles from U2, Metallica, Queen, The Pretenders, Van Halen, Talking Heads, Twisted Sister and more. We really weren’t kidding when we said 1984 featured some massive hits.