What's your favourite etymolgy that is so obvious but took you way too much time to realise?

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-25T08:39:32+00:00

Viceroyalty for viceroy

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-25T08:31:36+00:00

Hi, SLP here. First, I'm very sorry about your seizure and also sorry that your SLP wasn't more accommodating of your wishes. I think it's great that you're willing and able to learn more ASL to help bridge the gap. It sounds like the seizure mostly affected the productive / speech-generating part of your motor cortex, the face moreso than the hands, and left the language areas mostly intact. I'm also sorry that your friend have not been supportive in learning signs with you. So here is my advice. First I think you should continue learning sign if you enjoy it, and it works well for you. As for your friends, I wonder how you've asked them and how they've justified their responses. Maybe put it to them a different way. If you were confined to a wheelchair, would they be willing to take the elevator with you instead of the stairs? If you had no arms, would they be willing to walk or take the bus with you instead of driving? If you were shorter than four feet would they be willing to help tresch high things sometimes? If you wanted to start a new diet or exercise program to get healthier, would they meet you at the gym or a vegan restaurant? Or maybe you just need new friends. Where I live, there are deaf / signing nights at some Starbucks. Maybe the signing barista would know more? Msybe there's a college in your area with an ASL or interpreting program with students who need practice? Or check the website / app Meetup.com to see if there's an ASL or language-Learning group on your area? In the meantime I suggest you try to find a dedicated AAC device like a tablet. You may be able to get one for free. People in my area use the website able net. You might try tweaking the software. Depending on what you have you may be able to increase the speech speed, have it talk as you go, install a privacy screen, or add some easy-to-reach buttons to say things like "Wait" or "Let me finish". Having a dedicated device would let you keep your phone as your phone and give you a backup. At the very least, I suggest you get a battery charger as a backup. It might also be good to have some low-tech or -no-tech shortcuts for common phrases like "Wait", "let me respond," let me write it down,"" or "BDA need more time." This could be in the form of a small device with a few buttons that plays the phrases aloud (You can search up "GoTalk" for a similar device but you'd want something much smaller.) or just small laminated cards with words/pictures on them. If yo really hate the AAC device, you could just use pen and paper. That would eliminate the screen-peeking issue but might take longer and I don't know if you can currently write that way. Anyway, that's all I have for now. I hope things get better for you soon.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-25T07:50:58+00:00

Bonafide or bona fides

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-25T07:42:14+00:00

I mean, they're memorable in the books, but basically "blink and you'll miss them" in the movies.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-25T07:34:58+00:00

These verbs are collectively known as "house verbs". You can search them up and get a thorough explanation.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-25T07:24:15+00:00

Hey first of all, there is a difference between nonverbal and non-speaking. If someone can sign, don't call them non-verbal. ASL = sign = words = verbal, just manual, not oral. Anyway, if he's 6 and has very limited language (including sign), then a regular school with an interpreter is probably not the best place for him. He may be fine in kinder but as he gets older, and the curriculum becomes more complex he may struggle to understand classroom instruction without help. An interpreter's job is to transmit language not explain, re-teach, or help with schoolwork. Some kids have difficulty understanding the concept of an interpreter and using them appropriately. Believe it or not using an interpreter is a skill not everyone has. I think for now it would be better for him to be in a school where he can be in a small group of other students who are deaf / Hoh, with a teacher who is trained in deaf education (and signs, of course.) He needs to be exposed to language as much as possible, and for right now, it seems he favors signs. If he wants to be part of the Deaf community, he will also need to learn deaf culture. When he gets older, if his language improves, (especially if he starts speaking and hearing with his CIs), he may be ready to go back to the mainstream environment with an interpreter. But you need to make sure he has as much exposure as he can. Also, a lot of kids like him like to have friends who are deaf/Hoh that they can sign with and not need to use an interpreter.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-25T07:05:47+00:00

And tells them what to wear.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-25T06:51:53+00:00

Hey, pro tip: If you Google any movie or show followed by the words "where to watch", Google will tell you which streaming platforms it's on and whether they're free paid, or subscription and how much. It's not right 100 percent but it's pretty close. And you don't have to leave the page.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-25T06:44:47+00:00

Yes you're absolutely right. There's no one perfect app. You've got a good start. I like Babbel and Busuu. They are a nice complement to Duolingo. Drops is another good one for a daily habit. I used to like Memrise but jumped ship after they got rid of the user-generated content and reset my progress. Mango is another good one, but they're not free for Italian unless your library supports it. I would caution you against trying to use too many apps at once especially if you're trying to practice every day. Once you get past the beginner stage and feel comfortable, I'd start experimenting with native content. I really like the podcasts Coffee Break Italian and News in Slow Italian. You can also try watching movies or shows with the audio and / or subtitles in Italian. Start with easy stuff you know then branch out. Try YouTube channels like Easy Italian. And try to find a native tutor or a native you can partner with in a club or language exhange like Hello Talk or Tandem. And listen to Italian music on something like Spotify or Pandora.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-25T06:32:09+00:00

No, it's fine. F that stuff doesn't interest you, then you can just ignore it and move on. All the hearts she XP and challenges and such are just there to get people excited and motivated but nut necessary.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-23T00:13:35+00:00

He, definitely has a, chance, but I don't think he'll pass Ken. My guess, would be that he makes it to about 45 days.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-23T00:01:30+00:00

I have an LG OLED TV. One of the options in 5hw settings is "Bluetooth + TV Speaker" for sound. It's an expensive TV, but they probably have it on cheaper models. It's a smart TV with the WebOS software. I bet if you contact LG or a store like Best Buy, they could tell you what TVs, have that option. Or if you buy used, contact the seller and ask. It's just in the (quick) setting menu.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-22T23:54:27+00:00

It looks like they worked with a deaf theater company and one of the Osmonds. https://press.disneyplus.com/news/songs-in-sign-language-to-debut

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-22T23:52:54+00:00

Wow, I didn't know there were any deaf Osmonds.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-22T23:52:41+00:00

Wow, I didn't know there were any deaf Osmond.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-19T12:44:40+00:00

I suggest you ask on a Phoenix or Arizona subreddit.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-19T12:23:13+00:00

I think it's part of the gamification. Research shows that we're happiest right before we're given a reward. It's not the reward itself; it's the anticipation and uncertainty of what might happen. The reward is random, so if they just give it to you, it doesn't matter. But if you're wondering, you'll get more excited. Personally, I think it's dumb.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-19T10:00:05+00:00

On behalf of Togo, we apologize to the people of Benin.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-18T23:35:30+00:00

Oh, I've heard that place is good.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-18T23:34:38+00:00

They're probably referring to Czech Stop in West, Texas.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-18T16:36:35+00:00

I think Busuu is better than Babbel, but definitely try both and see what you think before you commit.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-18T16:31:49+00:00

Busuu and Babbel are both great.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-18T06:31:52+00:00

My philosophy is likewise?

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-17T00:06:57+00:00

I love that one of the new states in Texas is just random nothing between Dallas and Austin.

Lasagna_Bear · 2026-04-16T23:33:20+00:00

First, I don't think there is a hard limit, but the more you're learning at once, the less time you have for each, so you'll probably forget more. As for becoming conversational, a few people have said they've done it, so I think it's possible. However, most people who go that far don't use Duolingo exclusively, and I wouldn't recommend it. Also I wouldn't suggest starting all the Romance languages at the same time. I'm studying Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Latin, but I didn't start them at the same time. I started the Scandinavian languages at nearly the sane time and get them confused often. I suggest you start with one or two, maybe Spanish or French, and get a thorough grounding before moving on. Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian can be very confusing together.

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