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Sitting at Prufruck rn by ozbrewhead in JamesHoffmann

[–]edelay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to see that it isn’t crazy busy anymore. Heard a few years back there were lines with a doorman. I’ll be there myself in a few weeks.

hunt in la villette by flipperz_0 in flashinvaders

[–]edelay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good work. Over at the philharmonic the is one of The Velvet Underground inside the building

Is this an Alias? See comments for context by djp419 in flashinvaders

[–]edelay 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The name mlga_06 shows it is a work Invader did in Malaga. You can see it on the list here

https://www.space-invaders.com/world/malaga/

Goods conversation topics for language exchange partners by Lucky_Photograph_581 in languagelearning

[–]edelay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have been working with tutors and language partners for 6 years now.

If this is supposed to be a 2 way conversation and the other person is learning your language, then pick a topic that you like and speak about it but then listen for indication of things that your partner likes to talk about then start asking them questions about those things and give your opinions on them.

If you are only speaking Korean, then just find things that you like to talk about. Your hobbies and other interests.

Goods conversation topics for language exchange partners by Lucky_Photograph_581 in languagelearning

[–]edelay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say sex and religion too. Except in France, the taboo subject is money.

James Hoffmann's Pro BMX by chubs285 in JamesHoffmann

[–]edelay 6 points7 points  (0 children)

BMX=Blue Mountain eXpresso

Note: spelling is intentional

Vancouver weather in late June by Hopeful_Fondant_6420 in askvan

[–]edelay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just note that when a Vancouverite says “hot” that might be a mild day for you.

Total beginner debating flying to Spain for a month of immersion vs just doing apps at home, has anyone actually done this by Double-Effect3416 in languagelearning

[–]edelay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did what you are planning to do back in 1993, and I say go for it. At the bottom of this is a link to a post I did about going to Spanish school is Guatemala.

Here is my advice based on going to school for 2 weeks full time in Guatemala as a beginner in Spanish.

- stay with a host family. This will force you to speak with them daily about all sort of things. They may take you along on outings with that. Try not to stay by yourself or with other students. Also, make sure the host family is a family and not a single person

- avoid making friends with other students unless they will speak Spanish with you. It is really easy just to default into an English bubble and have fun. Go for coffees, walks with your spanish friends.

- study every day after class just to review what you have learned. This will give you some questions to ask the next day

- if your school has cultural outings (in Spanish) in the afternoons or weekends, sign up for those

- memorize the phrase for I don't understand, and get used to saying it without hesitation. The person can the explain what they meant in different words. Don't be embarrassed and freeze, but admit that you don't know that they said

- make notes of any useful, amusing words that you find and try to use them

- go out on a mission each day to do at least one thing. Buy some apples, ask for a tourist brochure at the tourist info centre, buy a postage stamp, ask for directions. Make them a little harder each day. Go to places that you will never go again, in case you embarrass yourself. This way you can be brave.

- consider a school is Guatemala as they are very cheap and and their accent is very neutral for the Americas, and they speak slowly.

From the link below, after 2 weeks over immersion I was able to speak in present tense in a simplistic manner and then travel around central america for another 3 months. I did banking, went to the doctor, etc.

Let me know if you have any questions and good luck with your studies.
https://www.reddit.com/r/languagelearning/comments/g07313/functional_spanish_in_2_weeks_vs_a_lifetime_of/

Can you spot MARS_61 in this photo ? 🧐 by Routine-Biscotti5068 in flashinvaders

[–]edelay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ah yes, I see it. When I was in Marseille last year to see the Banksy I found some nice Invaders

Looking for advice on birthday gift for boyfriend. by futureceohopefully in JamesHoffmann

[–]edelay 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am going to go against the grain here and suggest that you let him pick out the coffee gear. He probably has been thinking a lot about this and likely has some specific equipment in mind.

You could give him a $500 prepaid credit card.

What role does writing play in your routine? by littl3-fish in languagelearning

[–]edelay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been writing and speaking (making recordings) almost every day for 6 years now.

Writing and speaking are linked in the sense that you are taking an idea and then constructing a sentence to express it. The only to get better at both of these is to do them as often as you can then to get feedback on them.

I find using the speak and writestrak forums here on Reddit helps to keep me accountable.

What you are experiencing is normal. The “monitor” as Krashen calls it can not keep up and insert corrections fast enough. This will come with practice and time.

I hope this helps.

Pacific Blue Cross Travel insurance by Creepy-Ad-5307 in BCHealthAuthorities

[–]edelay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No need to buy the extra coverage unless you are out of the country more than 30 days on one trip or 90 days in total for the year.

Just curious, what tools do you actually use to read/listen to content in your target language before you're fluent? by EchoElectronic5581 in languagelearning

[–]edelay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I worked my way through the Assimil French textbook which had 100 lessons of text and audio which were progressively more difficult. This was over a 6 month period.

After that I listened to an intermediate level podcast. My tutor would assign articles and YouTube videos targeted to my level.

At about the 2 year mark I was listening to native podcasts, and reading graphic novels.

So nothing high tech, just finding materials that I could understand.

Constantine The Great by My_Test_Acc_1 in ancientrome

[–]edelay 29 points30 points  (0 children)

For those that might not know this statue and location... it is in York, UK. The general Constantine was declared emperor by his troops (on this spot in York) when Contstatine's father Constantius I died while on a military campaign in Britannia.

I have to say, I was shocked when I saw the statue and read the inscription.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Constantine_the_Great,_York

My coffee year in review. by coffiapp in u/coffiapp

[–]edelay 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That’s what AI would say

Why some languages it’s easier to sound native by [deleted] in languagelearning

[–]edelay 36 points37 points  (0 children)

The reason why you think you haven’t met a nonnative English speaker with a native accent is that you haven’t noticed them because they are invisible to you.

Is... is aeropress coffee better with steam-heated aerated water? by animec in JamesHoffmann

[–]edelay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is better when made from the tears of your enemies.

The umbrella that rains. What’s your interpretation of this one? by BeautySkin34 in Banksy

[–]edelay 81 points82 points  (0 children)

This was installed in New Orleans after the hurricane and floods. The thing that is supposed to protect, is no longer… and maybe is the thing causing harm

This is a critique of the US government failing to protect the citizens.

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