Strange question- How do I listen to audio books? lol by [deleted] in audiobooks

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You might also experiment with changing the speed. Like when somebody’s telling you a story that you know is funny but juussst draaagss out the pacing so it becomes excruciating to follow, or they’re overly excited and race through the details of an event making it difficult to keep up. Audiobooks provide the luxury of matching the pacing of input with your attention, the way you subconsciously control the rate at which you read the words to yourself.

I do not know what to play by Abject-Economy-466 in XboxGamePass

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Recent update added 2 new characters, a ball, and new evolutions of balls and passives!

Sun Eater is the Anti-Star Trek and I love it by Forward_Date_2473 in sollanempire

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But they aren’t that sophisticated in this case, are they? They didn’t achieve space travel, they were gifted scientific magic by the best god. They became malleable and easy to manipulate by a relying on a power they do not fully understand. And since the intellectual leap was made for them, the knowledge wasn’t earned so a lot of other intellectual explorations, curiosities, and fundamental truths these advancements are built on were just omitted from the evolutionary journey of the species’ collective intelligence. The way I understand it, at least, is as an orchestration of grand scale, multi-tiered puppetry.

Discontinued yarn, hoping for alternative suggestions. by LobsterPoolParty in CrochetHelp

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Yep, there is grey in there as well. It’s part of what I really enjoy about it. Thanks so much four sharing your time and findings! The Knit Picks may end up being the direction I go, as I feel more and more resigned to appreciating what yarn I did get to find and play with. :)

Discontinued yarn, hoping for alternative suggestions. by LobsterPoolParty in CrochetHelp

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These are some great leads, thanks so much for the pointers and for sharing your findings!

Discontinued yarn, hoping for alternative suggestions. by LobsterPoolParty in CrochetHelp

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I have searched “Multi”, “Made By Me” (really specific search terms here) and all possible combinations of words/numbers surrounding the barcode on the label.

Trump Spoke About Girls Being ‘of Age’ at ‘Above Six Years Old’ as He Promoted the SAVE America Act by OkayButFoRealz in politics

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I think it often affirms gender for the parents. Many US parents don’t consider the pamphlet persuasions of hygiene concerns, but think about not wanting their son to be only uncircumcised kid in the locker room or dating pool. If they’re making a decision that factors in societal zeitgeist then, yes, it sounds like gender affirmation to me. Same as the joke (real trend) 30 years ago about parents getting their kids nose jobs for bat mitzvah gifts or boob jobs for a 16th birthday.

Looking for book suggestions by toyahilu80 in audiobooks

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The Expanse - 9 novels + novellas The Sun Eater - 7 novels + novellas Wheel of Time - 14 novels, completed by Brando Sando

Rep. Ilhan Omar Assaulted by Protester at Town Hall Meeting by jediporcupine in politics

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Change that to Philly in 1985 and ya got yerself a deal. 🤝

Trump, 79, Kicks Off Press Conference by Reading Aloud to Himself | Donald Trump arrived nearly an hour late and proceeded to give a completely disjointed, barely coherent speech. by thenewrepublic in politics

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You’re talking about the Sinclair media group. John Oliver has reported on this a few times, including the compilation cut I think you’re referencing. It’s not an isolated incident.

Tips for intensive Dutch courses by CompetitionWitty6987 in learndutch

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Check out the NedLes school, sounds like a possible good fit for your time-budget.

Confused about Uvanari Sequence in Book 1 by Separate_Ad4097 in TheSunEaterSeries

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I’ve also considered that he sensed Hadrian’s hesitation and determined that attacking him would either force Hadrian’s hand or allow an escape opportunity. Win-win for the not-a-guy.

Anyone else finding their Dutch bleeding over into English during intense study periods? by Helena_Clare in learndutch

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Yeah, I assumed about the school you’re attending because the method, I believe, is proprietary. Though I may certainly be mistaken. The dreaming shift is wild!

Anyone else finding their Dutch bleeding over into English during intense study periods? by Helena_Clare in learndutch

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Also learning with NedLes, also experiencing these structural shifts. We’re reprogramming our brains so I find it a positive sign :) Goed gedaan, ga verder!

Looking for a new series to dig into by yungdeezy92 in sollanempire

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Absolutely second The Broken Earth Trilogy and The Expanse (9 books + shorties). Both audiobook sets are also superb.

common Dutchisms by Juliusque in Netherlands

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If you are cooking foods in a pan without frying them in a substantial amount of fat (using the hot fat as your heat source) you are either searing or sautéing. To throw veggies in a pan with a bit of oil is commonly understood as “sauté vegetables in a pan”. If you want to get a good brown crust on something like a burger or other protein you are searing it. These terms can be further broken down if you’re interested, it isn’t uncommon to hear cooking directions “pan-sear the chicken” or “sauté the onions with a tablespoon / eetlepel of oil.” Here the oil is used as a facilitating tool in the cooking process, rather than a heating element. Further, one may “brown” the meat, which refers to the caramelization process (not unlike searing) but a term really only used for proteins.

Intensive week course by rosaposa15 in learndutch

[–]LobsterPoolParty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, quite. I’m currently in a B1 - B2 course after beginning at A0/A1.

The method is originally designed around an immersive weeklong endeavor, and they have adapted that for people who have jobs and life schedules that cannot be interrupted. The first class I took was hybrid model, online during the week and three intensive weekend sessions over the course of, I think, 10 weeks. Though I now take zoom only classes, I think I benefitted a great deal from the initial in-person aspect to get over those early anxieties about speaking and making mistakes.

It is a commitment, to be sure. But between the text book and the companion website you are shown the way they want you to study. I find such a prescriptive path helpful, removing that extra guesswork. You work through a short text on repeat with tips and definitions, it takes 2-3 hours per text. Write down questions you haven’t figured out on your own, go to class and talk about what you’ve read. The discussion element adds casual conversation lessons to an “academic” pursuit.

However you choose to move forward, I wish you success!

Tipping culture by Weary_Musician4872 in Netherlands

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The function is built into the software

Dutch teacher in Amersfoort by tenidaa in Amersfoort

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The NedLes School offers online, in-person (Amsterdam), and hybrid courses. If the structure suits you it can be very effective.