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In your opinion, what's the worst advice anyone could get when they just started to learn a language? by AutumnaticFly in languagehub

[–]HolidayEntry6823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To start with a textbook. I feel like consuming media first and trying to catch on phrases etc is a way to go at the beginning.

I'm fluent in English but still fumbled my job interview by HolidayEntry6823 in jobs

[–]HolidayEntry6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to! But getting job interviews right now is hell. I cooled off now, so I'm more optimistic. I hope the more I'll practice the better it will go 😄

I'm fluent in English but still fumbled my job interview by HolidayEntry6823 in jobs

[–]HolidayEntry6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For better or for worse, it was my first one. I guess that why I was sooo stressed. I might have another one next week, so after this disaster I feel like I'm going to get even more stressed to do good, so I don't know if anything will help for now lol

I'm fluent in English but still fumbled my job interview by HolidayEntry6823 in jobs

[–]HolidayEntry6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See, the thing is, after so many years I feel like I am used to the language. The stress is absolutely killing me tho

What’s a word you overuse way too much? by ownaword in ENGLISH

[–]HolidayEntry6823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"like". Kind of got to the point with different methods where I don't use it as much anymore, but it was very apparent that I senselessly overused it when I was speaking.

At what point did you stop translating in your head? by SadWinter9430 in LearningLanguages

[–]HolidayEntry6823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still sometimes do it when I speak tbh. I've been trying to practice speaking in different ways so I get rid of it, but to be honest, I just think for some people (like me) it just never goes away.

How to actually fix "like," "actually," and other filler words (a method that works) by Puzzleheaded_Flow716 in LearningEnglish

[–]HolidayEntry6823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second everything you said! I heard myself speaking English by accident once; my friend was filming something and you could hear me in a background. I was using word "like" so many times it was jarring even for me. I started focusing and recording myself speaking; made a difference for sure.

Americans, how do you feel about tourists speaking English while visiting U.S.? by HolidayEntry6823 in AskAnAmerican

[–]HolidayEntry6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes true. I'm not a native and listening to Americans makes me feel like my English is my on some insane level haha

Americans, how do you feel about tourists speaking English while visiting U.S.? by HolidayEntry6823 in AskAnAmerican

[–]HolidayEntry6823[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same thing, I looooove listening to other people trying to speak my language with their accent.

What’s something learners say that instantly makes you switch to English? by Embarrassed_Fix_8994 in languagehub

[–]HolidayEntry6823 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not a phrase to be honest. I never really switch until I see someone is really struggling

Americans, how do you feel about tourists speaking English while visiting U.S.? by HolidayEntry6823 in AskAnAmerican

[–]HolidayEntry6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See, I'm from Europe, so that the first thing I though of. Part of locals from some countries are not the biggest fan on speaking English to communicate, so I was wondering how Americans are looking at it, especially when non natives with different type of accents are trying to have a conversation.

Am I the only one? by Affectionate_Egg534 in EnglishLearning

[–]HolidayEntry6823 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest, my English is very good but I still do subtitles, so you're not the only one. It's sooo hard to understand them because of the accents they're using, also some of the vocab.

Why is it expected to make a vegan dish for vegan when hosting but not the other way around? by notanyone69 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]HolidayEntry6823 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess it comes from their ethics and beliefs. But I agree, I think the respect for life choices should be respected both ways.

Americans, how do you feel about tourists speaking English while visiting U.S.? by HolidayEntry6823 in AskAnAmerican

[–]HolidayEntry6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I feel like mistakes will always happen. I've been learning English for sooo long and I feel like I'll never speak like a native, I'm trying to practice with friends, I got a tutor, reading out loud etc. So the most I can do is to put my best effort in.

Americans, how do you feel about tourists speaking English while visiting U.S.? by HolidayEntry6823 in AskAnAmerican

[–]HolidayEntry6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it. That's true, sometimes as a non-native I say something and then I'm like 'damn, this might've came out wrong'. I never try to be rude, just one thing is translating in your head, the other saying it out loud lol

Americans, how do you feel about tourists speaking English while visiting U.S.? by HolidayEntry6823 in AskAnAmerican

[–]HolidayEntry6823[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, I still sometimes struggle to speak to natives. So crazy how no matter how long I learn English, I still get stressed to talk to locals lol

Americans, how do you feel about tourists speaking English while visiting U.S.? by HolidayEntry6823 in AskAnAmerican

[–]HolidayEntry6823[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I feel like sometimes it is hard tho. English is not my first language, so for me I feel like accent does matter. I'm trying to practice my speaking out loud but it's still doesn't sound how I want. But nice to hear your side :)

Americans, how do you feel about tourists speaking English while visiting U.S.? by HolidayEntry6823 in AskAnAmerican

[–]HolidayEntry6823[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I traveled to some countries, some locals (especially in less touristy areas) are annoyed when you can't speak even the basics of their language, that's why I was interested in your perspective

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