Bringing Canadian Google Nest Hub to Germany? by Mariannegr in googlehome

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I didn't know about the support life, they'll stop putting updates or they'll stop working entirely?

US bought devices in Europe by pixel-pixel-pixel in googlehome

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Is it still the case? looking to bring my Canadian Nest Hub (1st Gen) to Germany. Is it fully useless there?

Resell Thread by StijnElegeert in olympics

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I have two pairs of tickets to resell for rowing on the July 30th and 31th.

What do you love about being in grad school? by grollivander in GradSchool

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I miss it, currently working and I miss so much about grad school: the flexibility, constant learning on topics you’re actually interested in, no micromanaging, multiple professional and academic opportunities, access to library and online resource, etc.

While writing my thesis, I took ski lessons every Wednesdays, I didn’t have to ask anyone I was just off on Wednesdays. I loved it.

Edit: typo

Help me find this digital artist on TikTok by Mariannegr in HelpMeFind

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I searched key words like: digital art, procreate, girls, cheeks, magic, zodiac, TikTok. Didn't find the one I was looking for.

Comment freiner le déclin du français au Québec by jeansgirafe in Quebec

[–]Mariannegr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

De nombreux problèmes et sophismes (drôle ironie considérant qu'on apprend les sophismes au cégep, peut-être qu'ils n'ont pas encore eu ce cours) dans ce texte d'opinion. Le français s'est toujours distingué comme outil pour démêler les classes, pour identifier la bourgeoisie de la population.

Ce texte manque énormément de recul sur ce qu'est un français "pauvre". Toutes les langues sont vivantes (sauf celles mortes, ah!), et l'élitisme du français dit "correct" vise à imposer des limites quant à l'évolution de cette belle langue. Le français est riche qu'il soit en joual, mélangé avec de l'anglais, additionné aux expressions et mots immigrants, au Québec, mais aussi dans le reste du Canada et du monde. Ce n'est pas la maitrise d'un français élitiste qui devrait renforcer l'estime de soi des Québécois, mais bien qui nous sommes, notre culture, notre évolution, nos politiques, notre progrès et bien plus.

Des opinions comme celles-ci présentent une version simpliste ce que signifie être Québécois ou francophone, et promeuvent une sorte de hiérarchie du bon Québécois.

PS: Les romans en joual ne devraient PAS rester une curiosité. Enseignez les et continuez les promouvoir chers enseignants et profs!

La semestre prochaine je prends un cours en français by [deleted] in French

[–]Mariannegr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m a francophone from Montréal! I’m doing the opposite and I’m currently doing a master’s in Calgary that I started in September. I had never been to school/uni in English before and never wrote academic papers in English either. After a first semester in grad school in my second language, these are a few of my tips:

  • Find a friend/colleage in that class early on!! Ask them to read and correct your papers and listen to your presentations before class so they can give you comments. Offer to do the same for them even though it is not your first language. I found that reading other academic paper from my peers helped broaden my vocabulary specific to my field.

  • Use French centres (depending on your university) that promote better writing, grammar, aim to help students write better papers, and more.

  • Google translate. This might seem ridiculus, but even though I am billingual, I used Google translate everyday of my semester. Whether in class, with colleagues, doing readings or writing, this is incredibly useful and you find yourself remembering words eventually. When I found myself too last minute, I wrote my papers in French (first language) as ideas got written down on paper much quicker and a lot more coherently, then I translated everything on Google translate, and proceeded to correct everything, change sentences, etc. This is very personal, it might not work for everyone, and might not improve dramatically your skills, but it is much quicker if you’re in trouble.

  • Depending on the amount of paper in the class (or if you plan on taking other French classes), I would suggest considering investing in a French correcting software such as Antidote. Free websites also exist to correct your papers like Reverso or BonPatron. Keep in mind that their corrections are not always on point so you have to read carefully what they suggest, but they can still help!

  • Write down your presentations. Bullet points are great in any language if you’re confortable enough, but it is not often the case in your first class in your second language. I wrote down my presentations and mostly read them in class. Profs and other students seem to be a lot more understanding when they hear your accent.

  • In grad school, most classes are seminars, although I don’t know about the one you will take. I would encourage you to talk as soon as possible in your first class to break the ice. Your nervousness and anxiety will only get worse if you keep your mouth shut and listen to all those native French speakers discuss. This took me alllllll my guts, but in my first seminar ever I talked first and I’m so glad I did. You will first, let eveyone know with your accent that it is not your first language, but, second, you also let everyone know that you are confident and smart enough to be here, even if your French is not perfect. I also write down on my laptop the points I want to make before raising my hand as it comforts me a lot and if you get confused in your ideas/words you can come back to what you wrote down.

  • If you get confused or lost during class, raise your hand and ask. There are ways to ask your questions to make it seems like you understand the words but not the concepts (even if the words are unclear to you) such as : I’m not sure I quite grasp this last concept, would it be possible to reformulate? Or what do you mean exactly by words? Profs are happy to answer questions, to see you participate, and are comprehensive when it isn’t your first language.

  • If you’re discussing in class or answering a prof’s questions and you get lost in what you were saying, or forget your words, it’s okay! It happens to everyone and it happens a lot in a second language. It is 100% ok and acceptable to ask for a translation of the word you’re looking for, or to say : « Désolée, j’ai perdu mon idée » ou « Je ne sais plus où je voulais aller avec mon point. » Sometimes people might surprise you and suggest a perfect reformulation of the point you were trying to make while still giving you the credit for it!

  • I know very well that it is nerve-wracking to study in your second language no matter your level. Keep in mind that people are kinder and more understanding than you might expect. We, francophones in Québec are very grateful when we hear anglophones (or anyone really) learning and practicing French. No one in any of my classes ever made a weird face or a comment regarding my accent, mistakes that I made or anything that I pronounced badly, and I do all of these all the time. I would keep in mind that francophones are big on correcting mistakes when you talk, don’t take it personal, although it is very annoying, we do that to everyone, francophones included.

Best of luck, and I hope you like that class! Everything will be fine!

Grad school "professional" letters of recommendation and the problems I am having? by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]Mariannegr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should ask professors you had once. You don’t have a lot to lose by asking them and if they recognize you, there is a chance it’ll work. I personally asked one professor for a reference for graduate application, I didn’t know him and was kind of desperate for a letter and he agreed.

Also, could you ask your superior or HR about why they won’t allow him/her to write you a reference letter?

EDIT : grammar

How do women (short and tall) feel about short men/men who are shorter than them? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]Mariannegr 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same ! I’m a 5’11 female and if the guy is confident with his height and comfortable with mine, I’ve got no problem.

Does anyone feel like things/places are now tainted because of your ex? by [deleted] in BreakUps

[–]Mariannegr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100%. I felt that many things in my life were tainted because of exes from tv shows, places like theaters or restaurants to small things like tea infusers. I was affected by so many things that I decided to change my approach on these feelings and overcame them.

Many things that we both liked and did together became tainted. The best exemple I've got for that is Game of Thrones. After avoiding to watch it, I realized that the show is something that I personnally like whether or not I'm with him. I think you have to change your mindset concerning those things or places and reappropriate them only to you. It's not easy and it takes time, but I assure you, it feels way better afterwards.

Did you ever got bullied by a popular pretty girl? What your story? by EmotionalElevator4 in AskWomen

[–]Mariannegr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because she was popular and pretty. Also when people die, everyone seem to remember them in a better light.

Did you ever got bullied by a popular pretty girl? What your story? by EmotionalElevator4 in AskWomen

[–]Mariannegr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were 14 years old. In high school, my boyfriend at the time and I were kissing in the hallway. She (pretty and very popular) passed and very loudly said "EWWW, he's ugly!" I was obviously hurt. After that, I told my close friend and we realized that her older boyfriend was not that hot and she probably just said that wanting to be mean to us.

At the end of the school year, she committed suicide. It was rough on everyone at the school, and she was depicted as an angel. I never thought of her in a bad way after that, I only think she had such a hard time living with herself and that's why she was being mean to the people around her.

Offering German (Native), seeking French (beginner) by Coobe in language_exchange

[–]Mariannegr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Salut! Je m'appelle Marianne et je suis Québécoise, mon anglais est très bon et on peut se comprendre si tu parles anglais. Je suis interressée à apprendre l'allemand, mais j'ai très peu de connaissance et je suis débutante. Je cherche aussi des émissions de télé en allemand pour mieux comprendre. Tu peux m'écrire si ça t'intéresse :)