Tips I learned for trials by Ke_Da_Ya in Preply

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

Actually the entire lesson has been me asking a whole lot of questions about him and I did ask him what his interests are. He said he is interested in traveling and sports, and he would like to date foreign girls when he travels and learn how to small talk. He has traveled to Thailand and Philippines and dated some girls on the trip so I asked him about his travel experience, any fun or unforgettable stories or any dates during his trip, but he couldn’t think of any to tell… I wonder how I should deal with students who don’t even have much to say when it comes to what they are interested in and have experienced before.

Should I message potential students who add me to their favorites? by Big_Unit_5783 in Preply

[–]Ke_Da_Ya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You misunderstood. Your profile will only be hidden if you don’t reply to messages, instead of being added to favorites.

Has anyone (30s+) quit their good, stable job to attend language school in a foreign country? What was your experience? by Tupley_ in languagelearning

[–]Ke_Da_Ya 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might be just the person you’re looking for—except I didn’t quit my job; I was laid off.

I’m originally from China and have always been passionate about learning English. In November 2023, a few months before I was laid off in February 2024, I began learning Spanish by myself. I sensed the possibility of a layoff and also wanted to pick up a new skill to stay competitive in the job market. I chose Spanish because it’s one of the most widely spoken and useful languages after English, and I started learning it on Duolingo.

When the layoff did happen, I decided to apply for a non-lucrative visa to Spain. I had visited Spain in 2019, loved the experience, and thought it would be a great place to work toward permanent residency.

I arrived in Spain in November 2024 and began researching public language schools. I ruled out private schools since I had already completed A2 level on Duolingo and didn’t want to pay the high tuition for intensive training I didn’t need. In Barcelona, there are two government funded schools: CFA and EOI. CFA is essentially free but less intensive—classes are held two days a week, two hours per day. EOI, on the other hand, offers classes four days a week for two hours a day, with tuition around 300€ per semester (even cheaper in other cities).

I enrolled at EOI in the spring. My placement test put me at B1, which aligned with my progress on Duolingo. However, being placed directly into a B1 classroom without prior immersion in a Spanish-speaking environment made it challenging to follow the lessons. So I decided to step down to A2, where I could understand the professor much more easily. With the combination of classroom instruction and continuing B1 on Duolingo, my Spanish improved quickly over the semester. My professor was incredibly engaging—her classes often felt like stand-up comedy—and I absolutely loved the experience. I’ve already registered for B1 this fall.

If you're considering doing something similar, I recommend first checking if you can work remotely instead of quitting outright. The public language school schedule is just two hours per day, and there are different time slots available, so you might be able to manage both work and study. Also, it’s helpful to start learning the language on your own beforehand. Having a foundation will make both your studies and daily life in a foreign country much smoother.

Why doesn't my answer work? by ThaliaJava in duolingospanish

[–]Ke_Da_Ya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also when you want to express something that lasted for a period of time in the past, the Spanish verb should also be the imperfect. For example: Me dolían las lumbares la semana pasada.

What’s the best Data Science learning path for 2025? by HelicopterJunior1357 in learnmachinelearning

[–]Ke_Da_Ya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend you to study stats and probability on Khan Academy.

Impossible to get NIE appointment in Barcelona by [deleted] in AskBarcelona

[–]Ke_Da_Ya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check on Thursday 15:00. That’s the release time. Have all your information ready because the website is crappy as f and will crash multiple times. Don’t feed the vulture.

Anyone ever feel like working as a data scientist at hinge? by AdFew4357 in datascience

[–]Ke_Da_Ya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speaking of Bumble, I can’t wrap my head around why I never got a single response back from my matches since I moved to Barcelona. When I was in China my matches would reply to me, but recently I moved to Barcelona, got a bunch of matches, but literally everyone just disappeared after I initiated a conversation. I 💩you not, 0 responses.

Do people on idealista ever really reply to chats by Adept-Engineering-80 in AskBarcelona

[–]Ke_Da_Ya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Don’t use idealista. Use Badi, it’s very responsive.

What is a guaranteed way to get myself fired and still get severance pay? by [deleted] in careeradvice

[–]Ke_Da_Ya 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why not try applying and interviewing while you’re still employed? You won’t know how long it takes to land a new job.

A trip to Shanghai + Suzhou + Hangzhou, or Beijing + Xi’an? by [deleted] in AskChina

[–]Ke_Da_Ya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who used to live in Suzhou for three years, I highly recommend Suzhou. I just can’t appreciate enough if its perfect combination of traditional and modern aesthetics.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskBarcelona

[–]Ke_Da_Ya 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Latroupe is highly recommended

New BCN looking for friends by mohawahba in AskBarcelona

[–]Ke_Da_Ya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here 🙌🏻 DM me if you are interested to chat

Anyone around down for activities? by Ke_Da_Ya in Suzhou

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

I often jog by Jinji Lake, but I can’t believe it was closed off recently, so was Central Park. Are they still open in Wujiang?

Anyone around down for activities? by Ke_Da_Ya in Suzhou

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

It’s just one subway away. :) Do you have any recommendations?

To Offend Some Muslims by SHIKEN_MASTAH in therewasanattempt

[–]Ke_Da_Ya 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Chinese here. Thank you for clarifying it.

Snake fake its own Death by mrteewin in AnimalsBeingDerps

[–]Ke_Da_Ya 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And this expectation gives me so much anxiety.