#Language Study Group

[explainlearning]

Language Group Activities: Fun Ways to Learn Together with Explain Learning

Learning a new language can be both challenging and rewarding. Joining a Language Group can significantly enhance your learning experience by injecting a dose of fun and fostering a supportive community. But how do you keep language study group sessions engaging and effective, especially in an online environment?

  This article explores various Language Group Activities that will make learning a new language exciting and interactive. We'll also delve into the benefits of online learning solutions like Explain Learning, which provides the perfect platform for a thriving Language Study Group.

Benefits of Language Group Activities:

Language group activities offer numerous advantages beyond simply practicing your newfound vocabulary and grammar skills. Here's what you gain from participating:

Boosted Confidence and Reduced Anxiety: Speaking a new language can be intimidating. A supportive group environment allows you to practice speaking in a safe space, reducing anxiety and boosting your confidence.

Improved Communication Skills: Engaging in conversations with native or fluent speakers allows you to hone your communication skills in a real-world context.

Enhanced Cultural Understanding: Language groups often involve discussions about cultural nuances and traditions. This fosters a deeper understanding of the language you're learning and its cultural context.

Exposure to Diverse Accents and Dialects: Interacting with group members from various backgrounds exposes you to different accents and dialects, making you a more well-rounded speaker.

Increased Motivation and Accountability: Studying with others keeps you motivated and accountable. Seeing your peers actively engaged encourages you to stay focused on your language learning goals.

Fun and Engaging Language Group Activities:

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, there are numerous ways to make your Language Study Group sessions dynamic and enjoyable. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Role-Playing Scenarios: Create role-playing scenarios based on everyday situations like ordering food, asking for directions, or introducing yourself. This allows you to practice speaking in practical contexts.

Movie Night with a Twist: Choose a movie or TV show in the language you're learning and watch it with subtitles. Pause periodically to discuss the plot, character dialogue, and unfamiliar vocabulary.

Debate or Discussion Topics: Assign debate or discussion topics relevant to the target culture. This encourages critical thinking, research skills, and expressing yourself in the new language.

Games and Activities: Incorporate language-learning games like charades, Pictionary, or word association games. These activities make learning vocabulary and grammar fun and interactive.

Book Club: Choose a book written in the language you're learning and read it together as a group. Discuss chapters, analyze characters, and use the book as a springboard for further conversation.

"Show and Tell" with a Language Twist: Have each member bring an object from their culture and explain its significance in the target language. This fosters cultural exchange and vocabulary building.

Explain Learning: Your Perfect E-Learning Platform for Language Study Groups

Explain Learning is more than just an online learning platform; it's the ideal platform for your Language Study Group. We offer features that facilitate collaboration, communication, and effective online learning:

Collaborative Learning Tools: Utilize Explain Learning's whiteboards, online document editors, and shared study guides to work together on language exercises, create flashcards, or brainstorm ideas for discussions.

Interactive Resources: Take advantage of our vast library of interactive exercises, audio lessons, and pronunciation tools. These resources cater to different learning styles and keep your study sessions dynamic.

Communication Features: Stay connected with your group through online forums, group chat functionalities, and video conferencing options. Discuss language learning challenges, share resources, and plan your next group activity.

Flexible Learning Environment: Explain Learning allows you to participate in group study sessions regardless of location or time constraints. This caters to busy schedules and geographically dispersed groups.

Supportive Online Community: Expand your learning network beyond your immediate group by connecting with other Explain Learning users enrolled in the same language courses. Find conversation partners, share study tips, and learn from a wider community.

Conclusion: Embrace the Fun of Language Learning

Language Group Activities provide a fun and engaging way to immerse yourself in a new language and accelerate your learning journey. Explain Learning empowers you to create a vibrant online Language Study Group, fostering collaboration and maximizing learning outcomes. So, gather your language buddies, choose activities that spark your interest, and embark on a rewarding path to fluency together!

Know more https://explainlearning.com/blog/language-group/

[rat-rosemary]

Smae anon Sap and George are call concerned for Dream and his weird lack of normal behavior, meanwhilw Dream's like "man I'm about to lose my ficking job"

Blending with @sketchehm 's tags

Even better! They bring out the whole healer!!

I mean. Not at first. They do ask the healer to come but they point out that their friend might run away seeing them, or not let the healer examine him

So they teach the manhunters what to do to examine Dream and what they are looking for. Open wounds, sickly patches of scales, etc etc

Dream let's himself be manhandled and examined with no issue, because he himself does similar stuff to get notes on their anatomy

(...no other reason. There are many benefits to being a marine biologist)

The manhunters can't find anything :[ Dream's body is not normal but it's not sick in any of the ways the healer told them about, and they can't get him to eat medicine because he doesn't eat

So the healer agrees to come meet Dream, and thats when he realizes "Oh shit. Im going to lose my fucking job. Im going to lose my job and get beheaded publicly by the international association of mermaid studies and care"

He runs

Thankfully, no one is that mad at him for it. The current team preparing for first contact is very excited for those news. Mermaids clearly display pack instincts, similar to wolves and humans! Even towards outsiders! It's a great relief to know that, and that their society might work a little similar to ours

Dream does not lose his job, but he's instructed to stay farther away from the city, and to take care to not be guided closer

...the mermaids next attempt is a lot more successful, and a little more forceful

[dayofethnicityorreligion]

The Daur (also spelled Dahur or Dagur; Chinese: 达斡尔族, Pinyin: Dáwò’ěr zú) are a Mongolic ethnic group native primarily to northeastern China, with a small population in Mongolia. They are officially recognized as one of the 56 ethnic groups of China. The Daurs are known for their rich cultural heritage, historical continuity, distinct language, and syncretic traditions that have integrated elements from various neighboring peoples while maintaining a strong sense of identity.

The Daur trace their ethnogenesis to the Khitan people, a proto-Mongolic group that founded the Liao Dynasty (907–1125 CE) in northern China and parts of Mongolia. Linguistic and historical evidence strongly supports the theory that the Daurs are descended from the Khitans, particularly those who remained behind after the collapse of the Liao state and were later absorbed into the Jin and Yuan Dynasties. This lineage is evidenced by linguistic connections and recorded population movements. Some Khitans moved northwestward and formed the Qara Khitai (Western Liao), while others remained in the northeast and gave rise to the Daur.

The name “Daur” likely stems from the Khitan word Daur, meaning "iron" or "strong," though the exact etymology remains debated among scholars. Their ethnonym was recorded by early Manchu sources, notably during the 17th-century expansion of the Qing Empire, in which the Daur played a significant role.

Today, most Daurs reside in Inner Mongolia, particularly in the Morin Dawa Daur Autonomous Banner (莫力达瓦达斡尔族自治旗) in the Hulunbuir region. Other significant populations are found in Heilongjiang and Xinjiang provinces of China. A smaller community resides in the Hovd province of western Mongolia, largely descendants of groups displaced during historical military campaigns.

Historically, the Daur lived along the middle Amur River (now mostly in Russian territory), but many were resettled by the Qing during the 17th century to serve as a buffer against Russian encroachment. These forced migrations played a role in shaping modern Daur distribution.

The Daur language is a member of the Mongolic language family, though it occupies a unique position within it. While it shares certain lexical and grammatical traits with other Mongolic languages, Daur is not mutually intelligible with Mongolian proper. It features significant archaisms and retains elements not found in other Mongolic tongues, making it of great interest to linguists.

Daur is divided into three main dialects: the Butha, Hulunbuir, and Qiqihar dialects, named after their respective geographic regions. The language incorporates numerous loanwords from Chinese, Manchu, Evenki, and Russian, reflecting the Daur's long history of interethnic contact. Daur has traditionally been a spoken language with no indigenous script, but it has been written in both Latin and Cyrillic scripts in different contexts. In modern China, Daur is sometimes transcribed using the Latin alphabet for linguistic documentation, though Chinese (Mandarin) remains the dominant written and administrative language.

Despite its historical importance, Daur is currently considered endangered, with most younger speakers shifting to Mandarin Chinese. Efforts to preserve and revitalize the language are ongoing but face significant challenges due to urbanization, intermarriage, and educational policies.

According to the most recent Chinese census data (2020), there are approximately 132,000 Daurs in China. The number of Daurs in Mongolia is significantly smaller, estimated to be only a few hundred individuals. The majority live in rural areas, though increasing urban migration has led to growing Daur communities in cities such as Qiqihar and Hailar.

The Daur population is relatively stable, with modest growth rates. They have a balanced gender distribution and relatively high rates of bilingualism in Mandarin Chinese. Education levels have risen substantially over recent decades, contributing to the erosion of traditional practices among the younger generation.

Historically, the Daurs practiced a mixed subsistence economy of agriculture, pastoralism, fishing, and hunting. They were particularly skilled in horse breeding, and their cavalry played an important role in regional conflicts, especially during the Qing dynasty.

Agriculture was centered on millet, barley, and later corn and wheat after these crops were introduced. Animal husbandry included cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs. In riverine areas, particularly near the Nen and Nonni rivers, fishing formed a significant part of the local diet. Daur hunters used bows and flintlock rifles, and they trapped sables, foxes, and other fur-bearing animals for trade.

In modern times, most Daurs engage in agriculture and light industry. However, traditional economic practices persist in some rural areas, particularly horsemanship, which remains a cultural touchstone.

Daur culture is rich and multifaceted, reflecting a synthesis of Mongolic, Manchu, and Han Chinese influences. Despite centuries of interaction with other groups, the Daurs have preserved distinct cultural elements.

Traditional Daur dress closely resembles Manchu-style robes, with long tunics, wide sleeves, and horse-riding boots. Women's attire traditionally includes embroidered dresses and elaborate headdresses. Today, traditional garments are worn mostly during festivals and ceremonies.

Daur musical traditions include the use of the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), flutes, and drums. Songs often focus on themes of heroism, nature, and courtship. Traditional dances feature vigorous, rhythmic movements and are performed during major festivals and community events.

Historically, the Daurs practiced shamanism, with shamans serving as intermediaries between humans and the spirit world. They conducted rituals to cure illness, predict the future, and ensure community well-being. Shamanic practices are still observed in some regions, though they have declined significantly.

In addition to shamanism, the Daurs historically practiced Tibetan Buddhism to a limited degree, especially during the Qing period, when Lamaist influence spread across Inner Asia. Ancestral worship and animistic beliefs remain embedded in Daur spirituality, particularly reverence for nature spirits and animal totems.

Under modern Chinese governance, most Daurs are formally atheist or practice a form of syncretic spirituality that blends shamanic and Buddhist elements with secularism.

The most prominent Daur festival is the Nadam Festival, which is shared with Mongolic peoples. It features traditional sports such as wrestling, horse racing, and archery. Other festivals include lunar New Year celebrations and seasonal agricultural rites. During festivals, Daur people wear traditional clothing, perform folk music, and prepare ceremonial foods.

Traditional Daur society followed a patrilineal clan structure, with exogamous clans (known as hala) that regulated marriage patterns. Marriages were arranged and involved elaborate ceremonies including bride price negotiations, communal feasting, and symbolic rituals.

Although arranged marriages are now rare, clan identity remains culturally important. Intermarriage with other ethnic groups, particularly Han Chinese and Mongols, has increased in recent decades, contributing to linguistic and cultural assimilation.

The Daur played a strategic role in the military administration of the Qing Empire, especially under the Eight Banners system. Many Daur men served as soldiers in the Qing imperial army and helped to defend and expand the empire’s northeastern frontier. In recognition of their loyalty, the Qing granted them lands and special privileges, which helped maintain Daur ethnic cohesion.

In the 20th century, the Daur community experienced upheaval during the Japanese occupation of Manchuria (1931–1945) and subsequent civil conflict in China. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Daur were granted autonomy in certain regions and given minority protections under state law.

Efforts to preserve the Daur language have included documentation by linguists and government-sponsored cultural initiatives. However, the dominance of Mandarin in education and media has led to significant language shift. In some areas, Daur language instruction is offered at the primary level, but few schools provide secondary education in the language.

The Daur have benefited from affirmative action policies in education and employment that support ethnic minorities in China. These include bonus points on university entrance exams and recruitment into civil service roles.

Genetic studies indicate that the Daur possess a unique genetic profile that reflects their historical position as an intermediary group between Tungusic, Mongolic, and Altaic populations. They show a high frequency of Y-chromosome haplogroup C3, associated with Mongolic and Siberian ancestry, as well as mitochondrial DNA haplogroups common in East Asia.

Anthropologically, the Daur exhibit physical characteristics typical of northeast Asian populations, including epicanthic folds, straight black hair, and broad facial features.

[frenchlitclub]

👋 Hi all! I appreciate your responses on the book club idea so far! Now, if among those interested, we have a disparity in the levels of reading comprehension, I would divide the club in two groups : one of people who can already read whole books in French/fluent/native french speakers, and another group of people currently learning the language who want to practice reading in French and maybe would like the support of others in the same situation.

Each group would read a different book every month to be better suited to both levels; and at the end of the month, we can share our thoughts between groups in various ways. (If done on discord, we could set up voice chat sessions, or have meetings where we read a summary of the book we read, or our review of it...).

I personally would love to be in a group with fellow native french speakers who want to read more french. 99% of what I read is in English, and I've been wanting to reconnect and re-spark interest in my first language. So if that also feels relatable to any of you, you would be so welcome to join this. It would be nice to have a variety of people there.

❤️Like this post if you would like to join, and tell me in the notes/ask/DM if you'd be on Tumblr and/or Discord so I can plan accordingly. Thank you! ✨

[victorluvsalice]

Valicer Multiamory Month, Day Twenty-Eight: Magic (Valicer In The Dark AU)

The end of Multiamory March (as made by @polyamships) creeps ever closer, and today's prompt is a simple but fun one: "magic!" I have a number of AUs where magical things happen, so filling this one? Not a problem. :p Now, one might have expected that I'd do something for the All The Fairy Tales AU for this one, or perhaps the Medieval Fantasy AU, or maybe even the Valicer Forgotten Vows AU --

But when it came time to figure out something for this prompt, the first thing that actually came to mind was my beloved Valicer In The Dark AU. Which does indeed have magic in it -- just, uh, magic you don't want to mess with too much. Which led to me thinking about what the trio would have learned about magic, growing up in Duskwall -- and what Alice and Smiler might think about Victor getting into it once he embraces being a Whisper. And so the story below was born! I hope you enjoy. :)

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Magic was dangerous.

That was a fact of life one learned early on, living in Duskwall. Magic, and anything related to it, was dangerous. The old tongue of sorcery was the domain of demons now, who used it to torment all who opposed them – from freezing them in storms of ice, to drowning them in massive waves, to burning them with whips of fire. And rituals? Well, you never knew what mysterious, otherworldly force would consent to lend you a bit of its power – or for what purpose. The city was full of stories featuring those who had dabbled in what they didn’t understand, and ended up paying a terrible price. Who had discovered that the power they so eagerly sought was also their inevitable downfall. Magic was dangerous, and thus best avoided.

Alice and Smiler had known that too – they’d grown up hearing all the stories, all the warnings, after all. And for the most part, they’d followed said warnings – Alice had confined her interest in the fantastical to her imagination, where magic could run wild without hurting anyone, while Smiler had channeled their desire to accomplish incredible things into alchemy, which often ran up against the side of magic, but never quite crossed over. Even after Alice suffered the death of her family and ten years in Rutledge Asylum, and Smiler finally ran away from home and was cheerfully swallowed up by the Advocates, neither of them were tempted much by the mystical.

And then they met Victor. Who – after some initial reluctance – wholeheartedly embraced life as a Whisper. Who poured through ancient volumes of spellcraft and sorcery, studying distressingly complex diagrams and practicing words no human tongue should be able to form. Who asked his ghostly mentor what rituals he knew, and how best to perform them. Who eventually came up with his own spells, designed to translate any language or ward them against spectral attacks or even drag them all temporarily into the ghost field. All the sort of terrifying, dangerous activities that any sensible person would want to avoid.

But – well. One could accuse Alice and Smiler of being a lot of things, but “sensible” was not usually one of them. And things Victor did – first, they were genuinely incredible feats of arcane power. Second, he always tried to be as safe as possible, and only use them for the whole crew’s benefit. And third – whenever he spoke a word that brought lightning arcing down from the sky, or drew a symbol that lit up a ghostly map of the city, Alice and Smiler would see the joy on his face –

And think, how could they deny the man they loved such pleasure?

[yukistudyjapanese]

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[uncanny-tranny]

Theory without interacting with your fellow man is defective. In order for you to have a rounded sense of politics and what your community needs, you must strike the fine balance between theory (i.e., empowering yourself to understand the way ought to work) and actual interaction with others (i.e., understanding how the world actually works).

Theory without human connection is incomplete and human connection without theory is aimless.

[stopmyhearts]

The best way I can articulate it is that there's nothing like a seminar on the sociology of work with a bunch of anticapitalist politically active students while you have never read Marx or in fact read today's text and are also too tired to form coherent sentences to make you feel like the worst person on earth

[the-most-humble-blog]

The Simp Is Not Harmless. He’s the Wolf That Holds the Door Open While They Burn the House.

You thought he was safe. Because he never raised his voice. Because he told you to “do you.” Because he called your ex “toxic” and offered comfort before your bed cooled.

But here’s the truth no one wants to say out loud:

The simp is not a savior. He’s a symptom. Of cultural rot. Of sexual dishonesty. Of predator camouflage in the age of hashtags.

He doesn’t protect women. He pretends to support them so he can bypass the strength real men carry.

And instead of fighting predators, he flatters them. He flatters you. He flatters the system that lets him sneak through as “one of the good guys.”

But he’s not good. He’s spineless. And spineless men aren’t safe — they’re strategic.

🧪 The Irony of the Simp

You think he’s feminist.

But he’s not. Because he doesn’t believe in the strength of women — he believes in their emotional weaknesses as doorways.

He thinks:

“If I validate her hard enough, I’ll get access.”

“If I shame masculine men, I’ll look safe.”

“If I support her ‘healing,’ she’ll let me f*ck her broken.”

That’s not allyship.

That’s opportunistic molestation.

🚩 Red Flags: The Simp’s Shameful Vocabulary

Here's your real-world predator checklist. If he says more than two of these — run.

“You’re so strong and independent… but I’d never let a man treat you like that.”

“Men are trash, present company excluded of course 😇”

“I’d never tell you what to wear. I’m not threatened like other guys.”

“If he was a real man, he’d worship you.”

“I just think masculinity is so outdated.”

“We don’t need labels. I respect your freedom.”

“You're not a slut. You're just empowered.”

“If you ever need someone to talk to…”

“He doesn’t deserve you. I’d never hurt you like that.”

“Consent is sexy 😌” (That one? Immediate fail. Safe men don’t need to tweet common decency.)

🩸 The Simp’s Historical Predecessors

The eunuch who betrayed the queen for a seat beside the throne.

The priest who promised to protect the village girl, then “cleansed her sin” in secret.

The spy who used poetry to seduce loyalty, and delivered the names of her brothers.

The “modern male feminist” caught sexting underage followers while speaking at rallies.

The “open-minded” male teacher caught in the girls’ group chats.

Different faces. Same cowardice. Same disguise.

🔥 The Tragic Feminist Paradox

You call him an ally. You trust him with your DMs. You send him thirst traps because “he’s safe.”

But real safety? It doesn’t encourage your self-exposure. It doesn’t wait for your heartbreak. It doesn’t build sexual tension in the shadows while pretending to believe in your boundaries.

That’s not empowerment. That’s entrapment.

He didn’t uplift you. He studied your wounds so he could slip through them.

🧠 Why Real Men Warn You About Simps

Because we’ve seen what they do when your guard is down. When your mascara’s running. When you’re lonely enough to confuse flattery with protection.

Because we’ve carried women home who cried after realizing the “good guy” was just another ghost with a boundary kink and a savior complex.

⚔️ Simps Aren’t Anti-Toxic Masculinity.

They’re Just Anti-Masculinity.

They mock men who lead. Shame men who warn. Call “protection” controlling and “discipline” fragile.

Because they don’t have those traits. So they discredit them to seem better in comparison.

But here’s what they won’t tell you:

The men they call toxic? Are the same men you call at 2 a.m. When your simp “friend” starts texting you weirdly after a breakup. When your “safe guy” starts inviting himself over. When your body finally admits you never felt safe.

🧬 Fathers Know the Pattern

Why do dads fear the “nice guy” friend? Why do brothers side-eye the DM ally? Why do masculine men go cold when you mention your “best male friend”?

Because they see the pattern. They’ve been men long enough to know what’s underneath the pastel posts and progressive language.

They know he doesn’t love you. He just hasn’t gotten you alone yet.

🧱 And the Worst Part?

He doesn't believe in strong women. He believes in emotionally weak moments and the statistical odds that he’ll catch you when your self-worth collapses long enough to say yes.

That’s not support. That’s strategy.

And you let him in. Near your daughters. Into your friend groups. Into your digital bed.

Because he “gets it.”

No. He gets you. Like a thief gets a safe code.

🪓 Final Truth

Simps are not harmless. They’re not sweet. They’re not soft.

They are the silent infection of integrity. The cultural termites that erode female instinct and emasculate the very men who would’ve protected you from them.

The truth is ugly. But this isn’t about being nice anymore.

This is about who your daughters cry to in 10 years. And who you let in the house now.

🔁 REBLOG:

Reblog this if you’ve ever had a weird gut feeling about a “safe guy.” Reblog if you’re tired of men using feminism as a mask. Reblog if you’re starting to realize:

The men who got called “toxic” were the only ones trying to save you.

⚖️ LEGAL + BIOPSYCHOLOGICAL DISCLAIMER:

This post is cultural predation analysis, evolutionary integrity doctrine, and rhetorical hazmat cleanup. It is protected under free speech, satirical education, and womanhood defense infrastructure.

If you’re offended, ask yourself why the man you’re thinking of always finds this type of post “problematic.”

[explainlearning]

How Can Language Study Benefit Your Career and Life

Learning a new language can open doors to countless opportunities, both personally and professionally. Beyond the obvious benefits of improved communication skills, language study can enhance your cognitive abilities, cultural understanding, and career prospects.

Cognitive Benefits of Language Learning

Enhanced Memory: Learning a new language requires memorizing vocabulary, grammar rules, and pronunciation. This process can strengthen your memory and improve cognitive function.

Improved Problem-Solving Skills: Language learning challenges you to think critically and creatively, as you navigate new linguistic structures and cultural nuances.

Increased Attention Span: The mental effort required to learn a new language can help improve your focus and attention span.

Career Opportunities

Global Job Market: Proficiency in multiple languages can make you a valuable asset in today's globalized job market. Many multinational companies seek employees with language skills.

International Travel and Work: Language skills can open doors to international travel, study abroad programs, and work opportunities in foreign countries.

Intercultural Communication: Effective communication across cultures is essential for success in many fields. Language skills can help you build strong relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Personal and Cultural Benefits

Cultural Understanding: Learning a new language provides insight into the culture and history of the language's native speakers.

Enhanced Empathy: Understanding different cultures can foster empathy and tolerance.

Personal Growth: Learning a new language can boost your self-confidence and personal satisfaction.

Travel Experiences: Language skills can enrich your travel experiences, allowing you to connect with locals and immerse yourself in the culture.

Tips for Effective Language Learning

Set Realistic Goals: Break down your language learning goals into smaller, achievable steps.

Practice Regularly: Consistent practice is key to language learning success.

Immerse Yourself: Surround yourself with the language by watching movies, listening to music, and reading books in your target language.

Join a Language Study Group: Collaborating with other language learners can provide motivation and support.

Utilize Technology: Language learning apps and online platforms like Explain Learning can help you practice vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Explain Learning: Your Language Learning Partner

Explain Learning is an e-learning platform designed to support your language learning journey. Our platform offers a variety of resources and tools to help you:

Interactive Lessons: Engage with interactive exercises, quizzes, and video lessons.

Personalized Learning Paths: Create customized learning plans tailored to your goals and pace.

Language Exchange: Connect with native speakers and other language learners for conversation practice.

Community Forums: Discuss language-related topics and share experiences with other learners.

By combining effective study techniques, utilizing technology, and joining a language study group, you can achieve your language learning goals and unlock a world of opportunities.

Know more https://explainlearning.com/blog/language-study-career-life-benefits/

[gothambunny]

*sits homosexually*

[lingonberry24]

It is unfair having to reparent parents and explain to them the basics of respectful communication. Like. The flow of knowledge was supposed to go the other way. Why.

[bb-nebula]

Hello langblr/studyblr!

Can you guys that self study tell me how you organized your schedules? How many hours a day/days in a week do you study? Do you have any set routines, places you study, or immersion techniques to keep the language/subject always present? Do any of you have study groups? If any of you have ADHD how do you cope with it? I'm really curious about your experiences so please share!

[itadore-you]

LIFE UPDATE !! <3

GUYSYSUGYVFUICHJOPSHIGUFYDUIHWOSPCIJOHIGUFYSGUHIJOCD IM GOING TO UNIVERSITY THIS SEPTEMBERRRRRRRRR TO STUDY MEDICINEEEEE

TWO YEARS. TWO YEARS OF PAIN WENT INTO THIS OH MY GODDDDDDD I CANT BELIEVE I MADE IT

I STILL REMEMBER MY GERMAN TEACHERS SAYING NO WHEN I ASKED TO BE PREDICTED A*. I REMEMBER GETTING B IN MY BIOLOGY END OF YEAR AND CRYING MY EYES OUT THINKING I COULDNT APPLY ANYMORE. I REMEMBER THE DISAPPOINTMENT EVERY SINGLE TIME I PUSHED HARD FOR CHEMISTRY BUT DIDNT PUSH HARD ENOUGH NONE OF IT MATTERS ANYMORE IM FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[crimeronan]

opening my very old (well, like 1.5-year-old) original fiction novel draft to scan it n see what the characters are doing. discovering i wrote Very Long Swaths of dialogue in one scene entirely in irish. & being like. ok. past kitkat. this was admirable practice and probably isn't half-bad grammatically although who am i to judge. however. your future self has NOT been studying enough to know what the Fuck is happening here,

[icharchivist]

Wait French grammar is close to Spanish????

Oh man

I think I officially tagged out when we got to the conjugation of verbs in indirect speech. I had Spanish in school and I was fine before that and then it just got wayyyy too much

lmaoooo rip anon

yeah French/Italian/Spanish/I think Portugese too? and a few others latin language, are all built on the same latin root logistic so the grammar works very similarly.

i picked on Italian in middle school but it's more the vocabulary that never stuck, and i picked up Spanish at uni, but same, didn't really stick.

though it means also i can somewhat read Spanish/Italian ahah

Like, English is simpler in term of just writing/grammar. (English's real challenge for Latin rooted language is the fact it's a tonal language, compared to French that's syllabic. Means English's accentuation of the words tend to focus on one syllab as the center of the word to pronounce but the rest will be muted. But that's also something i know English speakers don't realize, hell, i didn't realize either until i started to study English Linguistic and suddenly it made sense why, if you're from a language with more focus on syllabic, English comes off way harder. Point is that the real challenge for a Latin rooted language will be more on prononciation than on grammar. ) So it is easier to pick up when you don't have a native english background, but English to other language will be more challenging.

Conjugaison in French/Spanish/Italian follow similar logistic even in term of how many exceptions you have to remember. mostly because we slap everything on the suffix of the word. English will use modal words to mark various level of intentions, except in past tense. And in French/Spanish/Italian the suffix are also influenced by which pronoun is used (in Italian at least there's also the fact you can drop the pronoun all together if the verb is clear enough in its conjugaison about who you're talking about). And there's also the whole "the language is inherently more gendered so any attempt at a neutral comes with its lot of problem to discuss".

ironically despite being called Latin languages, this specific conjugaison rule doesn't apply to Latin itself, which has the same basis as German: the suffix aren't influenced by the pronouns, but by the role the word has in a sentence.

I picked up a bit of latin in middle school, didn't stick as well but i remember this sticking out.

English is just.... drastically simpler in the sense that conjugaison is stripped to its bare minimum and the pronouns use will do the heavy lifting in a different way. It's just that English is also working on difficult phonetic rules that aren't instinctive to follow, but yeah.

so yeah. rip you anon o7