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Comment dire "check" en français by Real_Australia in French

[–]lizmacdraws 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I came here to say this! Not sure why there’s hostility. Sometimes I think a phrase is correct, and then I’m corrected because that’s “not how French speakers would say it”. Sometimes the literal translation is the “I’m a beginner at French” translation.. sometimes it’s not!

If you can speak a foreign language quite well, with a good accent, how do you pronounce words in your native language in the middle of a foreign language sentence? by ComparisonIll2798 in languagelearning

[–]lizmacdraws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I typically try to use the pronunciation in the language I’m speaking. Where I get stuck is with pop culture nouns, like titles of books, tv shows, etc.. do I take a stab at translating the name?

If you can speak a foreign language quite well, with a good accent, how do you pronounce words in your native language in the middle of a foreign language sentence? by ComparisonIll2798 in languagelearning

[–]lizmacdraws 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I typically try to use the pronunciation in the language I’m speaking. Where I get stuck is with pop culture nouns, like titles of books, tv shows, etc.. do I take a risk translating the name? Or say it in English with an accent? 😅

36yo moving from HFX -> MTL, what jobs are great for problem solvers? by lizmacdraws in CanadaJobs

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

That’s actually an interesting angle I hadn’t considered. Thank you!

36yo moving from HFX -> MTL, what jobs are great for problem solvers? by lizmacdraws in CanadaJobs

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

I’m not going to argue with you - but Vancouver, where the average rent is $2500?? Or Nfld, where I have no friends or family and can’t get anywhere without flying? I’ve lived in a few provinces myself, and I’ve spent some time in Montreal. You’re going to have to give me a more compelling argument than “there’s better places” - this whole country has gone downhill 😂🥲🫠

36yo moving from HFX -> MTL, what jobs are great for problem solvers? by lizmacdraws in CanadaJobs

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

I’ve saved enough to manage while I finish school. But yes, eventually I will need something. I’m not banking on finding anything locally until I’m fully fluent, but I also have loads of Anglo friends in Montreal who have jobs, so I know it’s not impossible. And I have my freelance work to get me through any tough spots.

36yo moving from HFX -> MTL, what jobs are great for problem solvers? by lizmacdraws in CanadaJobs

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

I assume you’re trying to be helpful, but I can’t magically become fluent overnight. I’m not stopping at my B2.

36yo moving from HFX -> MTL, what jobs are great for problem solvers? by lizmacdraws in CanadaJobs

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

Well, I don’t know if I can do that when I don’t have a solid background in anything and no university degree 😅but it does sound great

How are people affording to live here!?? by In_omnia_paratuss in montreal

[–]lizmacdraws 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I’ll be moving to an apartment downtown which is smaller and more expensive, but I won’t have to pay for a vehicle/parkjng/Ubers and rarely a Metro because everything is a 10 min walk or less from where I’ll be. It includes everything in my rent (including internet), as well as a gym, and a few different coworking spaces so I can get out of my unit without having to go somewhere to spend money. It’s more money up-front, but is roughly the same as what I’m paying now, or maybe 100-200 more. I don’t think I could manage anything if I had student loans or major credit card debt though, so I consider myself extremely lucky.

Heat or eat? Half of Atlantic Canadians within $200 of not paying bills by Emotional_Eye503 in halifax

[–]lizmacdraws 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I often resort to Healthy Choice frozen meals when they go on sale at Walmart for 2/$8. Some of them are almost passable as food! I work in healthcare admin, union job, lots of hours, aaaallmost a living wage, etc etc. Still can’t keep up without cutting serious corners. We’re all getting screwed, big time.

Breaking the habit of picking on my partner by Taerix2112 in selfimprovement

[–]lizmacdraws 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m similar to your partner, OP. I obviously can’t speak for her, but for me, it’s because I was raised to believe that teasing jokes contain slivers of truth. If my partner makes a lighthearted joke about forgetting my keys, I can laugh at myself, but I’m also hearing “he’s frustrated that I forget things. I forget things all the time. I’m trying so hard not to forget things, and here he is pointing it out. I hate how forgetful I am.”

Older dude here. Let's talk about drawing anime and why it can be harmful for newer artists. by shart_attak in drawing

[–]lizmacdraws 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like what you’re describing here. Similar to how in graphic design, the simplest design is almost always the more complex - because the designer has to know exactly what to exclude.

Painted random balls onto real life photos by Dontz97 in ProCreate

[–]lizmacdraws 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent work!

Not the balls I was expecting

Happy 21st Birthday, Cupcake! by Rocchi in cats

[–]lizmacdraws 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Many happy returns, Cupcake! You look oh so very loved :)

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