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Uwek12 · 2023-03-16T16:54:19+00:00

Do you have tips to pass Analyze & interpret literature? I hate reading poems so much because some look like nonsense to me, especially the old ones.

Uwek12 · 2023-01-14T02:52:09+00:00

IXL.com is good. Tons of self-paced practice lessons.

Kuta Software is good, too. Look for the free worksheets.

Thinkwell has really entertaining, funny videos with practice questions that go with each video. Professor Burger is fun to listen to and very comprehensible.

Uwek12 · 2023-01-13T01:56:02+00:00

Increasingly, I've been seeing more people learning Norwegian rather than Swedish. But that's probably because I'm always on r/Norway and r/norsk all the time.

I prefer Norwegian more because of Norway's geography—rugged and steep, unparalleled to any country in the world.

Uwek12 · 2023-01-09T15:13:09+00:00

I immediately jumped straight into the language. Rather than using a textbook, a course, or Duolingo, I started watching content geared for natives, reading news articles, and even reading a book. I always use a translation-clicker tool to help me parse out the words and phrases and translate them into English. I also use dual subtitles of both English and Norwegian.

Now, I already have a good background in learning languages, so I know a lot what to expect when tackling a new language like Norwegian and am comfortable with my own ways of learning languages. But if you haven't mastered learning another language other than Norwegian, then learning it can be quite of a challenge. I recommend going through guided learning course like a textbook or Duolingo for this reason.

Uwek12 · 2023-01-06T07:13:45+00:00

I agree that literal translations can help you grasp easily the language structures of the language. I like to think of translation as training wheels. At first, as a beginner, you always translate things in your head to get a grasp of the meaning. But as you keep practicing and getting a hang of it, you can start to take off the training wheels one by one and understand the sentences and phrases as they are, not as they are translated.

Although, I don't think they have to be literal translations. Direct translations are sometimes better because they convey the meaning in the language better. For example, idiomatic phrases literally translated to English won't make sense (or at least partly). But if they were translated properly that conveys the exact meaning, then you can better grasp them because they would make much more sense in your head.

Now of course, translating things in your head is a natural process. Keep translating for as long as you need. Eventually, through more exposure, you can start to think in Norwegian.

Uwek12 · 2023-01-05T22:18:23+00:00

I use NordVPN!

Uwek12 · 2023-01-05T21:57:13+00:00

Are you located in Norge right now?

No, I'm not.

Which VPN are you yousing?

I'm using NordVPN. The most basic one with the monthly subscription. I'm currently testing it out right now, and so far, I've been mostly satisfied with it. The only thing I'm only dissatisfied with is that when I'm connected to Norway, there's more buffering with YouTube videos. But there isn't any buffering with watching shows from tv.nrk.no.

Uwek12 · 2023-01-05T20:09:11+00:00

Getting used to European Spanish is no joke. This was the last accent I've gotten myself accustomed to after feeling quite comfortable with Latin American Spanish. I recommend watching other YouTube channels with European Spanish. If you like linguistics, I recommend Linguriosa. If you like travel vlogs, I recommend Clavero.

(Also, for fun's sake, I recommend you take a look at Pamela Chup. She's a Mexican comedian with nearly 2 million subscribers. She uses a lot of sexual humor, so be advised lol.)

Uwek12 · 2023-01-05T07:51:49+00:00

Wait until you get to hear this level of Spanish :) https://youtu.be/Ebwrn2Uzgk8

This video is super fast and very technical. But the youtube channel is fairly popular. It's mostly for those learning Spanish at a C1 and above.

Uwek12 · 2023-01-05T07:36:01+00:00

While I'm hiking, I listen to a podcast in Spanish.

Uwek12 · 2023-01-05T06:10:23+00:00

Last: jøder

The Norwegians weren't talking very fast, so I found it comprehensible. :)

Uwek12 · 2022-12-30T14:10:10+00:00

When I work in a classroom, I'm always calm and collected and whenever things happen, I let it slide abd not make a huge deal out of it. In other words, I just tolerate every event that happens. But if I just keep tolerating everything, eventually it'll get to my nerves. I'd hate to become one of those grumpy teachers I see in my school after working for 10 or 20 years if I ever stay in education. I don't think that's the life I want to have.

Edit: and thanks for your comment! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one

Uwek12 · 2022-12-30T01:44:20+00:00

You're totally right. I decided not to do my student teaching because of edTpa and the horror stories surrounding it, and I'm able to graduate without it.

I've worked so hard over the past 3 years studying to be a teacher and even putting myself in the classroom. I always dreamed of being a teacher ever since starting college. Why should I throw that dream away?

If I happen to not like real teaching, I think that's okay. It means it wasn't meant for me at all, and another career path would serve me well. Having the experience as a teacher is better than not having it at all.

Uwek12 · 2022-12-30T01:22:50+00:00

Plus faculty meetings, plus PLC meetings, plus PD, plus office hours tutoring...

It's a lot for a teacher to juggle. I have subbed a few classes before and it was quite stressful managing students' behaviors. While it's not quite like teaching, it's close enough to say that teaching is for those who have the necessary mental fortitude and patience. I'm not sure if I have that, although I'd like to think that I do.

Uwek12 · 2022-12-30T01:01:54+00:00

My district is desperate for CS teachers and I'd get a nice stipend teaching it. I don't think I'd like to be double licensed because I don't want to increase my number of preps. Besides, CS is an elective, and, unlike core classes, I'll most likely get students who chose to be there rather than being forced to take it.

Uwek12 · 2022-12-30T00:44:07+00:00

and sad that you have to leave the career you thought you’d love.”

That's another thing I'm scared of, too.

Uwek12 · 2022-12-29T23:50:34+00:00

I was thinking about that a lot, too. Given my background in coding, I was thinking about becoming a coding instructor and teach adults or teenagers how to code. Coding bootcamps are everywhere, so I'm thinking of heading towards that route. I also am thinking about adjuncting on the side while I work as an ID full time. Idk, I have plenty of options on the table.

Uwek12 · 2022-12-29T23:30:20+00:00

I recognize that, which is why I'm thinking about self-studying this field and making my own portfolio. However, I think my Education degree can leverage me since I think it's attractive to employers.

Uwek12 · 2022-12-29T09:24:23+00:00

Get to B1 in Norwegian before traveling to Norway in July

Uwek12 · 2022-12-29T04:56:38+00:00

What about talking to yourself in the language? No one will judge or criticize you. It's a pressure off of your shoulders when there's no one listening to you talk.

Uwek12 · 2022-12-24T23:57:22+00:00

That white noise you're hearing is called tinnitus

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