I've always wanted to read hieroglyphics! Can anyone here tell me what laguegues would be helpful to read these hieroglyphics?

Being familiar with another ancient language such as Latin or Greek should help you to become familiar with the ways that Ancient languages differ from modern ones, but there aren't any languages which will help you to learn vocabulary in the same way that Latin helps with Romance Languages. Except perhaps Coptic.

My advice would be to have a look on the Internet first, and have a go at learning the core alphabet and trying out a few exercises. Then I would strongly advise that if you enjoy that you purchase a copy of (link). This is a great book for beginners, and instead of bogging you down in boring grammar it allows you to jump into some fun inscriptions and develop a few skills that will allow you to read cartouches, recognise certain inscriptions and so on.

Once you have completed that then I suggest that you try looking for a nearby club that teaches them, and purchase a copy of the only book that allows you to get to grips with the inner mechanics of the language- (link). Amke no mistake. This is a tough book, but once you have a good knowledge foundation then this book will allow you to read virtually any Egyptian inscription that you come across.

I started Egyptian when I was 12 (around 2 years ago). I have finished the first book, and am getting stuck into the second one, which is a complete nightmare- but a fun nightmare. I am less than a fifth of the way through it; it's really heavy stuff. Don't be detered though, if you work at it then the reward far outweighs the effort.

Good Luck Isis!

thank you soo much! ill have a look at that right now

This site is informative:
http://touregypt.net/historicalessays/hyrotutor/

thanks soooooooooo much!!!!!!!!

I do agree with Psus....do you wanna laugh? I always take the Gardiner with me....every five minutes free I go on ....it's not so easy, but it will give you lots of satisfaction!

...but it's true, before the Gardiner, start with an easy introduction to the grammar and the language, so that you already know something when you'll face "the Big Gardiner"......eheheheh

There is a topic, opened by Psus, in which you can make questions when you don't understand something.....I'm sure that Psus himself will be glad to help you, in case of need.....me, I know he is there in case....

ciauuu

lol, and he's here