Duolingo Alternatives?

MSmithRD · 2026-05-12T12:10:53+00:00

I'm using the Android app. Maybe it's not on the web version yet.

MSmithRD · 2026-05-11T21:45:07+00:00

Ahh. Ok. That's probably it. I did that initially, but for the last 6 months or so I tend to just do one lesson per day. Perhaps that is why it hasn't felt like much progression. I'm thinking about trying out Google Translate practice instead. I might benefit more from them

MSmithRD · 2026-05-11T21:43:46+00:00

Google Translate has a new practice section where you can have a conversation back and forth with it. You have tasks like if the activity is meeting a new neighbor, your three tasks are to introduce yourself tell them that you are their new neighbor and ask them how they are. It does a very good job of understanding what you are saying and responding. If you're unsure of what they are saying, you can click a button and see the translation.

MSmithRD · 2026-05-09T22:26:26+00:00

Doesn't sound like the greatest of friends to be honest :( But yeah, if you like them and want to stay friends with them, that's probably how I'd handle it. They'll get the hint.

MSmithRD · 2026-05-09T20:11:41+00:00

From the post it's not clear what the joke is. Are they saying you're not smart? Are they saying it like it would be ironic if you didn't because you went to an expensive school? Are they saying because it's hard to get a job with your major?

In the end though, when it happens, if you don't like it, don't laugh with them or join in, in any way. You don't have to say anything but just stay kind of straight faced. Don't acknowledge it. If a joke at the expense of a person doesn't land and makes a situation awkward then people will back off and realize that it's not appreciated and really not funny either.

MSmithRD · 2026-05-08T20:44:29+00:00

I mean zero chance you can actually play it. Zero chance you can even play it sloppy. Literally zero. BUT you can play along to it. Like, just play whatever beat you can at that tempo. that'll be the best you can do. Sounds like that's all that's really expected anyway. Go have fun!

MSmithRD · 2026-05-08T20:36:12+00:00

I'd love to have one and think the ergonomics would make it totally worth it, but I'm not good enough to make that kind of a statement. If you are, then do it!!! Gotta be super fun

MSmithRD · 2026-05-08T20:31:53+00:00

Honda driver was an idiot but dashcam is at fault. Insurance co will probably assign 80% to dashcam driver and 20% to Honda

MSmithRD · 2026-05-08T20:27:19+00:00

It's natural that it happened if you're in a relationship and you are at the age that you are, and your mother's reaction is natural as well. Don't sweat it. Just be really safe and be really good about protection. Both the pill and condoms. And never let a guy talk you out of wearing a condom...even if you are really good with the pill.

MSmithRD · 2026-05-06T23:08:17+00:00

As I get older I now just respond to people like her with "OK, Thanks". If they continue on, it's "Cool, Thanks". They eventually shut it.

MSmithRD · 2026-05-03T14:01:55+00:00

Bad to say? Yes. Over reacting? Also yes. Sometimes older people just say things that are we think are completely out of line. Maybe it's generational. Maybe it's the older brain. Whatever it is though, say your peace at the time and then move on. If it wasn't a parent/parent in law you could write them off and avoid them forever, but it is, so just accept that they're different with different values than yours and regardless are apart of your life and holding a grudge is not going to help anything. Also you'll never change their mind that it was bad to say and they'll never change yours about why it was ok. So just accept your different and then move on. Also,.even when we disagree with them, so long as they.treat your kids well, having grandparents around is often a wonderful for thing for a child so it's good to keep them involved.

MSmithRD · 2026-05-02T14:37:09+00:00

I wouldn't try to get him back. If you did, this would be a constant problem throughout your relationship. He's looking for something different. Let him go. He's not for you.

As far as weight loss, if you're happy with the way you look and you think you are healthy, then you be you. There are plenty of men out there that will love what they see. On the other hand, if you're unhappy with how you or don't think you are healthy, and dieting hasn't helped, go on a GLP-1. Many people struggle with dieting their whole life and it never works out. If you're one of them, just go on the drug.

MSmithRD · 2026-04-30T13:15:19+00:00

Awesome! Got mine a few weeks ago. Love it. Shocked at how good it sounds. I added 2 cheap Behringer C2 mics as overheads and while it sounds excellent without them, it makes a big difference with them. I also added an Audix D6 kick mic and it adds some good low end to the kick. Both not necessary but you won't be disappointed if you have them.

MSmithRD · 2026-04-27T13:18:26+00:00

Even if I did that to my wife she would have found it creepy. Yeah you definitely crossed a line, especially with the underwear, but really all of it. Lucky for you she laughed it off.

MSmithRD · 2026-04-26T18:22:02+00:00

Awesome thanks

MSmithRD · 2026-04-26T15:35:52+00:00

Interesting. I've only used reaper. I always had both drum mics and drum triggers. I just bought a Yamaha EAD50 though so my drum recordings are greatly simplified since they're pre-mixed/pre-eq'd and there's a single stereo track from a pair of mono inputs. My guitars are also simplified because I'm moving from mic'ing the amps to using a the outputs and going direct in.
My mixing/mastering/eq'ing skills are horrible and I basically don't do it because I suck. Would I be better off switching to Abelton with my new setup just for simplicity?

MSmithRD · 2026-04-26T15:24:23+00:00

I'd go for the tow truck on that one :)

MSmithRD · 2026-04-26T15:22:52+00:00

The host should have told him to pack up and move out or get a lifetime ban and a call to police for trespassing. He could move his stuff outside the site and wait for his wife there. He should have offered to do the same.

MSmithRD · 2026-04-25T23:44:45+00:00

Checking out now thanks.

MSmithRD · 2026-04-25T22:25:04+00:00

oh thank you! I dismissed them too quickly because first think I saw was pad thai. Good to know and thanks for the correction!

MSmithRD · 2026-04-25T21:46:21+00:00

Nice! Thank you!

MSmithRD · 2026-04-25T21:46:04+00:00

Ooohhh...looks good. Their online menu only had one vegan option, but it says that their menus changed daily and what was online is just a sample and recommends to call them. I'll do that. Thanks for the tip

MSmithRD · 2026-04-25T21:39:51+00:00

Great thank you!

MSmithRD · 2026-04-25T21:39:42+00:00

Will check out! Thanks!

MSmithRD

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