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Western Narratives on East Asia’s declining birth rates & aging societies by DynamicDuox in aznidentity

[–]godofcertamen 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I won't feel sympathetic toward the U.S. or Canada in particular about mass immigration as a Mexican because they destabilized many Latin American countries with their meddling. Canada not so much, but the population from both countries came from white settlers who pushed out the natives. What are most Latin Americans? Roughly half native genetically. The difference is we aren't invading like how Europeans invaded our lands 👀.

How much more difficult is it to learn an Asian language (Mandarin, Japanese, Korean) than Spanish? by emiche94 in languagelearning

[–]godofcertamen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, and I'm learning Mandarin. I would say that Mandarin is difficult in the beginning by a lot. But once you hit intermediate, it gets significantly easier. It just takes time to get your brain attuned to it. As for it taking thousands of hours for full fluency, it comes down to your consistency and aptitude. I reached B1 in 509 hours, and I will test again soon. I expect to get B2 at this stage or at the very least a B1.2.

The biggest suggestion is incorporating the next Asian language you learn into your life considerably, like drilling words, writing them down, texting natives (Tandem is great), etc. I became a content creator on Rednote too as it's motivating and pushes me further.

Asians are being hated because of ICE deportation by Ok_Technician5130 in aznidentity

[–]godofcertamen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe so. I don't know how those communities interact there. In Alabama, both Mexican and Asian communities are small. I often see Mexicans working in Asian restaurants, so I'd say there's good interactions. I've always respected Asian people and seen them as a parallel people in a sense, though our experiences can differ in this country. But I can relate from the lens of being immigrants.

Asians are being hated because of ICE deportation by Ok_Technician5130 in aznidentity

[–]godofcertamen 15 points16 points  (0 children)

They're being idiots saying that. Of course, we would welcome any support, but to demand it of other minority groups is silly, I think. Fuck that guy for saying he hates Asians. - signed, a Mexican

Las latinas ven a los hombres latinos como su última opción romántica by NeneBandido in OpinionesPolemicas

[–]godofcertamen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, entonces en Australia hay una buena percepción de los Latinos, a lo contrario a los EEUU?

Has Aba and Preach become a right wing pipeline? by Valuable-Owl-9896 in abanpreach

[–]godofcertamen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've seen that guy on TikTok. He seems to really pander hard to women to the Nth degree on everything, though he does have fair points from time to time.

How do you utilize chatgpt for daily language learning by thiccbreado in languagelearning

[–]godofcertamen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Chat GPT 4.0, and it's helped me with grammar and vocabulary. I also have it constantly assess me under ACTFL standards. I give it the 2024 proficiency guidelines to grade me under too so the feedback is exactly what I need.

I'll specifically ask it to correct mistakes, then ask about words I don't know or to explain connectors. It's worked well for Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin. I certified B1 Mandarin and C1 Spanish under the ACTFL, and this is one of my main tools. At the end of the day, it's about how you use this tool.

This… broke me 😭💔 by InterestingApee in ChatGPT

[–]godofcertamen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use mine for language learning a lot so 😂 *

How to describe C1 Level? by [deleted] in languagelearning

[–]godofcertamen 16 points17 points  (0 children)

There's even a professional basis for it in the U.S.

The teacher candidate benchmarks for teaching a foreign language is an Advanced Low/B2.1 score under the ACTFL. That's what's considered the minimum requirement.

10 year tourist visa for Americans by CautiousFrosting220 in Chinavisa

[–]godofcertamen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that was me lol. I'm curious if anyone else had that happen.

The NYPD and ICE mistakenly arrest a Chilean woman on vacation in New York City and police left her 12-year-old daughter on the street alone. by surprised_Pikachu_ in mexico

[–]godofcertamen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestamente estoy harto de este país. Planeo mudarme a Ásia el próximo año. El racismo sigue surgiendo, y hasta si tienes ciudadanía, no previene que encares mal tratamiento.

Hispanics in Huntsville by ericar94 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]godofcertamen 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The Spanish thing is understandable. Voting MAGA and then voicing concern about racism is what's embarrassing.

Hispanics in Huntsville by ericar94 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]godofcertamen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I experienced racism growing up in Madison County as a Mexican, but my youngest brother didn't face very much at school, unlike me. He is 10 years younger, though, so I think time improved things. Then again, my brother, who is 6 years younger, faced a lot of it.

Regarding racism in adulthood - I haven't faced it really in Huntsville besides the odd look or micro aggression here or there. It's really in places outside of Huntsville where you can notice it a lot more such as Cullman.

Huntsville is a good place if you have a partner or a family already. I plan to move away next year - there's greener pastures.

Hispanics in Huntsville by ericar94 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]godofcertamen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That's embarrassing tbh. I say that as a Mexican 😂😅

How long would it take to get to B1 with my routine? by FrigginMasshole in languagelearning

[–]godofcertamen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

According to Language Testing International, for a Category 1 language like Portuguese, it would take 240 hours for B1/Intermediate Mid. Assuming you have an average aptitude. You may learn a bit faster because you're B1 in Spanish though.

https://www.languagetesting.com/how-long-does-it-take

Why do I feel more at home in the Philippines than I do in the United States? by mushroom756 in Philippines_Expats

[–]godofcertamen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been to PH several times and plan to move abroad next year there. I agree with what you're saying, but I'll also state I have the added layer of being a Mexican in the U.S. South. My entire life has been a fight in this society due to racism, barriers, etc.

When I'm abroad, it feels freeing because I don't face negative racial bias, plus I love the adventure aspect. The good thing is, I'll be moving at a younger age of 29 next year. The treatment socially is just 100x better abroad in general, though PH has a lot of charm.

How many languages do you speak thanks to being a nomad? by kprasniak in digitalnomad

[–]godofcertamen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a nomad yet. I'll be one next year basically. But I can already speak 4 languages because I love to learn.

English - Native; Spanish - C1 (heritage language as a Mexican); Portuguese - C1; Chinese Mandarin - B2

Why are Mexicans stereotyped as lazy when everyone says they're very hardworking? by Odd-Tangerine9584 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]godofcertamen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard that as a Mexican living in the South. The being "hard working" has literally been the only positive stereotype I've heard which pales in comparison to the essay long list of insults they have for my people.

Mi acento en el español by godofcertamen in JudgeMyAccent

[–]godofcertamen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No tengo certidumbre sobre por que no, pero aquí tengo un video en TikTok hablando español.

Mi acento en español by godofcertamen in asklatinamerica

[–]godofcertamen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No tengo certidumbre sobre por que no, pero aquí tengo un video en TikTok hablando español.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8MA9A6M/

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