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whatastrangewriter · 2 months

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the feeling when you get so used to hearing and speaking afrikaans and german that you start speaking dutch

#if you know you know #south africa #i have to pass afrikaans #german #language #language struggles #tumblr humor #humour #funny #shitpost

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egodb · 4 months

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पुरुष-वचन जरी माहितीत,

विशेषण-क्रियापदरूपे नीट

शब्दांचे लिंगच मुळात न ठाऊक

दुर्दैवाने त्याचे प्रमाणही घाऊक.

#marathi #marathiblr #language #grammar #gendered language #language struggles #poetry #मराठी

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orangecoloreddreams · 2 years

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Lately I’ve been drawn towards literature and music in my native language and it’s kind of a strange experience. I used to think that english songs and books were way ‘cooler’ and I sort of resented media from in my own language, but as I am now incorporating more music and literature from my native language, I understand how grounding it can be. There is so much relatable and great english content, but that doesn’t change the fact that English feels more like a language for things out of my reality because I mostly encounter it in things like books, social media, movies or music and rarely in my real, human interactions. My native language is such a big part of my life, the country that I’m living in, and my experiences overall. It’s the language of my childhood, my family and my friends. It’s how I express my emotions and communicate. And it’s able to come so much closer to my reality and I almost feel guilty for neglecting it for so long in the media that I consume.

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icecold24k · 1 month

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¡Hola, Mundo! Weekly Update: Immersing in Spanish Music, Conversations, and Challenges

Welcome back, Tumblr world!

It's time for my weekly update on my personal journey to become fluent in the Spanish language. This week was a whirlwind at work, leaving me with less time to practice on my language learning apps. Nonetheless, I managed to uphold my 1500-day streak on Duolingo and squeezed in two one-hour classes on Italki. I'm committed to making progress every day in this journey.

Despite my busy schedule, I've been immersing myself in Spanish music, discovering a newfound appreciation for Reggaeton artists like Bad Bunny, Karol G, and Ozuna. Even though I may not understand all the lyrics, I find joy in the music, and it's been immensely helpful for improving my listening comprehension.

Yesterday morning, I had an hour-long class with my teacher from Mexico. We focused on listening comprehension, with her playing audio clips for me to interpret. Surprisingly, I did well, and I'm proud of my progress. In the afternoon, I had another hour-long class, this time with my teacher from Colombia. Our conversation sessions help me practice speaking and understanding everyday Spanish. It's crucial to engage in real conversations to truly master a language.

I adore both of my Italki teachers. My Mexican teacher maintains a strictly professional environment, conducting our sessions entirely in Spanish. She corrects my mistakes and encourages me to speak confidently. On the other hand, my Colombian teacher and I have developed a friendship over the past two years. Our sessions often turn into therapeutic conversations, conducted mostly in Spanish with a sprinkle of English. This blend, or "Spanglish," as I call it, has been invaluable for honing my conversational skills.

My journey has been marked by gradual progress, although some weeks feel more challenging than others. Currently, my biggest struggle lies in listening comprehension. While I can speak and understand written Spanish fairly well, fast-paced conversations and unfamiliar words still trip me up. Nevertheless, I'm determined to overcome this hurdle and continue advancing in my language skills.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has taken the time to read my blog. Your support means the world to me. Feel free to leave comments, ask questions, or share your own language learning experiences. I'm eager to connect with fellow learners and exchange tips and success stories.

Thank you once again, and I look forward to embarking on this journey together. Let's learn Spanish and inspire each other along the way.

Best,

Jeffery

#spanish learning #languagejourney #italki #language struggles #language tips

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averageqsmpenjoyer · 4 months

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i'm learning spanish and i guess i'm learning the important stuff like how to use reflexive verbs and when to use ser or estar but i really want to learn vocab/slang that spanish-speaking qsmp streamers/spanish-speaking fans of qsmp actually use. like the main reason i got back into learning spanish again was to understand spanish speaking members of the qsmp

#not qsmp #spanish #language struggles #please i just want to learn the words that people actually use to talk about minecraft and like elaborate roleplay stuff

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verin93 · 1 year

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Duolingo: "Would you like to challenge yourself with a x2 more difficult lesson?"

Me: "Listen here my little owl dude the regular lesson is bad enough. Let's not crush my intellectual confidence any further, mmm'kay."

#Duolingo #language struggles #also like what's with the weird sentences #its concerning

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kenjakusbraincum · 5 months

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Heey, I LOVE your writings on soft sukuna, you write so beautifully🩷 please can you do one where he is jealous (fluff)😭🩷

Thank you sm for the kind words!!! Here's my best attempt at doing your idea justice <3

Sukuna has no real reason to be jealous. He practically owns you, controls every aspect of your life, who or what could he possibly be jealous of? Every servant who dared approach you in an inappropriate way would be dealt with swiftly. And you're a good pet, who has eyes for no one other than your master. You really don't give him a reason.

But there's this one thing... Since you've been so good and obedient, Sukuna has allowed you many liberties. You're permitted to skip around the mansion, watch Uraume cook, even enjoy little hobbies. You've tried many before you found that crocheting particularly piqued your interest. Ever since you've learned the basics, you've been spending hours working on perfecting your skills. At first it was cute, watching you squint in concentration as you move the hook. But then the math became really simple - having this hobby to keep you busy meant you approached Sukuna out of boredom a lot less. And he noticed it. It irked him, but you're not technically doing anything wrong. You were still as happy to serve him as ever, he just had to ask. But why would he have to ask? You should be all over him on your own. He should have to push you away, not beg you to give him attention. He didn't like this disturbance in your master and pet balance that this little hobby of yours caused.

He stands at the door now. You're crocheting again. You and your favorite servant laugh at your failed creation so sweetly, you don't even notice he's waiting. He clicks his tongue to establish his presence, and your servant falls to her knees immediately. You however, are not held to that high of a standard anymore.

"Master!", you call him, and hop up to greet him with a deep bow. Before he can say anything, you've picked up the piece of fabric you've been working on and ran into his arms to show him.

He looks at the ugly form and scoffs. "This is what I'm sponsoring?", he says and pulls a loose piece of yarn, making your little creation fall apart. He always was a bully, but you note his bad mood.

"I'm only a beginner...", you sulk.

"That much is obvious.", he flicks the yarn away and it falls onto the floor. Before you can bend to pick it up, he seizes your wrist and pulls you back. "Aren't you a little young to waste time with hobbies for the elderly?", he asks. You look at him with your cutest, practiced doe eyes, but it doesn't work.

"Come, pet. I know an activity more suitable for your age.", he says when you don't respond, and steps out of the room. You hop after him, unaffected by his condescending comments. You know that they're just for show. If he really thought you were a hag, you would've been gone a long time ago.

"Sitting at your throne all day?", you tease innocently and join him at his side, sliding your arm underneath one of his. You hope your playfulness will distract him from whatever is bothering him. "Or in a bath?" His lower set of eyes peeks at you and smirks, noticing that you're feeling particularly daring today. He's not sure how he feels about that. "Or in your bed." He rolls his eyes gently and opens the door to his chambers.

"At least then you'd be serving your purpose and actually spending time with your master.", he comments and shuts the door. His comment catches you a bit off guard and you stop in front of his bed. He makes his way towards you, and you look up at him with an insulted expression.

"Master, are you jealous of a ball of yarn?", you ask playfully, and squeal when he suddenly pushes you down to sit on the bed. Now you're at eye level... with his crotch.

"You've got quite a big mouth today. Put it to good use for a change, will you?", he runs his hand from the crown of your head to the back of your neck. You seem to have struck a nerve, so it really is the ball of yarn. Is it possible that Sukuna is this clingy?

"Will you?", he repeats and tugs on your hair and narrows his eyes. You smile obediently and reach behind him to untie his obi.

"Yes Master."

You try your best to manage the time you spend crocheting from then on, working on productivity in the hours that you dedicate to developing this skill. And it helps that you have a specific goal in mind now: helping Sukuna realize that this hobby is a friend, not an enemy. He still catches you engaging in it sometimes, and gives you a dirty look, but you're as quick as ever to drop what you're doing and join him. That seems to satisfy him.

When you're finally happy with the result of your creation, you look for Sukuna around the mansion. It's not really that hard to find him, as he frequents three places most of all: the dining room, his bedroom and his throne room. This time, he's sitting on his throne, and a small line of people wait for their turn to be gifted his attention. You on the other hand, don't have to wait in line to get it. His lower set of eyes spots you the moment you enter the chamber. You're allowed to roam the mansion, but barging in unannounced is not standard even for you.

Still, Sukuna has learned that you usually only feel daring enough to cross boundaries when you're sure he'll like what you have in mind. So for now, he will let this slide. He's bored as hell anyways. The people are dismissed and you pass by them on your way to his throne, nestled on a pile of bones. You stop in front of it and greet him with a bow.

"Master, I come to you with a humble offering.", you say with your hands on your thighs and your eyes fixated on the ground.

"Show me.", he says simply, but you recognize entertainment in his voice. You climb up the bones and feel his stare scan you from head to toe, before you sit on his knee.

"May I ask you to close your eyes?", you ask and flutter your lashes. Oh the way you seduce him. Who else could ask Sukuna to do something as dangerous as close his eyes? Give his opponent valuable time to land an attack. Who else could dare? And who else would he ever listen to and really close his eyes? Really do as he's told? Oh how safe he feels with you.

You take one of his large hands into yours, and gently pry his long fingers away to open his palm. He has beautiful hands. The only ones you've ever known, but you're sure they're the most beautiful hands in the world. So dangerous, so elegant. You want to press a kiss to his palm, but you hope your gift will have the same, maybe even more profound effect.

Something soft touches his skin, and then you speak, as politely as before. "You may look.", in your softest voice. And when he opens his eyes, he finds himself looking at you first. You're an offering on your own.

Then he looks at his hand. Two crocheted plush figures resembling him and yourself lay flat on his palm, connected through their holding hands. At first glance, it looks like they're two separate creations. In a sense, they are, but... He tries to part them.

"We're sewn together.", you explain. He hums in amusement and inspects your gift more closely. His plush is bigger, recognizable by the pink hair and four buttons for eyes. It's even wearing his favorite kimono. Yours is smaller and less detailed. You look like any other human when placed next to him, insignificant. But in a sea of pets, entertainers and lovers he's had in the past, he would never fail to recognize it as you.

He's spent so long looking at it with that face of his that you just can't read. You're starting to grow restless in his lap, and he feels your eyes dwell into his soul. When he looks back at you with one pair of eyes, your brows are furrowed in worry and you're fiddling your hands in your lap. He pats you on the head and pulls you closer, so you have no choice but to lean on his frame.

"It's beautiful, darling.", his fingers run through your hair, scraping your scalp softly. "No loose threads either.", he looks at you with all four eyes now, and you feel so small in his arms. You're not used to receiving this many compliments from Sukuna at once. Not ones that weren't directed at your body or performance. Especially not when he's looking at you so tenderly, when every word sounds so loving and genuine. "You've improved so much.", his hand is on your face now, and you catch him glancing at your lips. You part them to start thanking him, but you already know how much he hates listening to that.

You stay quiet instead, and lean closer, letting him take you. And he kisses you so softly, fingertips light against your heated skin. You feel like you're floating, like a lily pad in a warm pond. The littlest gesture of his affection has you melting in his embrace. The power he has over you... and how wonderful it is to surrender yourself to it.

None of the liberties and privileges you've been awarded with compare to this. You know that many pets have walked these halls before you. Many warmed his bed and claimed the title of his favorite. But how many loved him like this? Enough to dedicate time of their day to making intricate gifts. How many could say Sukuna kissed them lovingly, for no other reason than to show gratitude and affection?

You're flushed completely red by the time his lips leave yours. You can't hold the intensity of his gaze, as he stares at you in adoration. "I'm happ.. I'm glad you l-like it...", you stumble through the words and win a giggle out of him. You are just so cute. Like a pet should be. He rubs your head again and pushes you away lightly.

"Go now, the people await me.", he says with a benevolent smile gracing his face. "I'll see you tonight."

You bow to him and leave.

And when you visit him that night, he is as gentle as he was when he kissed you earlier, still in a good mood after your gift. Caressing your hair, shoulders and back, as you lay comfortably with your head on his chest. Keeping you warm in his embrace. You're trying your best to follow the conversation, but sleep is slowly taking over you. Sukuna notices and plants a kiss to your forehead, wishing you goodnight. The last thing you see before your eyes close, is your handcrafted plushies sitting on his nightstand.

#sukuna x reader #ryomen sukuna x reader #sukuna fluff #jjk x reader #jjk fluff #ryomen sukuna #sukuna #soft sukuna #ok hear me out #im not sure how well i did the “jealous” prompt justice #bc i just struggled to conceptualize how sukuna would even be jealous #when hes in control the way he is in this little universe #(which i write in by default bc i know it best as it lives rent free in my head)#sooo maybe the jealous part got lost along the way #and maybe this ended up exploring gift giving as sukunas love language further #but i hope you like it anyways!!!#also> i have no ideas how to use tumblr in other words line break and stuff like that is maths to me #im also not sure and welcome any input is it better to post writing directly in the answer to the ask #or should i post it separately and just add that it was requested by anon/other person

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misspetsyourcats · 2 years

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How much Spanish/Portuguese has helped me learn German:

Knowing more about language learning and how languages are put together: ++

False cognates everywhere: ————

It’s easier to default to English than Spanish here: ~mi idioma secretaaa~

#language struggles

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isjasz · 6 months

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Managed to sketch some more grian of the crowley variety while watching

have the guy

#grian #isdoodles #the guy ever im trying so hard to get crowleys body language it is a STRUGGLE LMAO #happy halloween again bonus doodle!! :3 #trafficblr #hermitblr #hermit gomens

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rattusn0rvegicus · 9 months

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Man I feel like a lot of leftist activists would do a lot better to just use common fucking language to talk about things rather than dense academic shit that's only understandable to people with PhDs and people who spend 95% of their waking life on Leftist Twitter lmao

Like, you're talking with other academics? Great, use academic language. You're a social media account trying to interact with the general public? Don't say "decarcerate", say "find alternatives to imprisonment". Don't say "collective liberation", say "freedom for all". By GOD don't say "bodymind autonomy", say "the ability to have control over our own minds and bodies".

Yes it takes a little more effort to explain shit in common language but I promise you people will stop looking at you like you have two heads and dismissing everything you say as Woke Bullshit if you like, actually get on their level, goddamn it. Not everyone has the privilege to have a graduate-school level understanding of this type of language or spend so much time reading leftist theory that they can perfectly understand this stuff.

#being a public health student has made me even more passionate about this too #like. You want to make a change? You have to make sure the general public UNDERSTANDS WTF YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT FIRST #Like for example I think Project LETS is a great concept and is doing great stuff #But my god their public outreach needs some MAJOR work #By using this type of language you are isolating the type of ppl who can benefit from your services to 'college educated Twitter leftists'#Social justice is a MAJOR INTEREST OF MINE and even I struggle with making sense of some of the shit y'all say!!#Like I have to translate it in my head to normal speak #And like. These types of spaces constantly talk about accessibility for disabled people? Bullshit man #What about those with intellectual disabilities or cognitive impairments who struggle with this shit?#What about people who are just learning English? What about people who work full time and don't have the time to learn this terminology?#Goddamn #It's all performative!!!!

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the-habitat-sysblog · 3 months

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"none of my alters have fronted recently, does that mean i'm faking?"

hey. you're an alter too, remember? you are as much a part in this team as any other part. you're important. just because other alters haven't fronted recently doesn't automatically mean you were wrong, or "faking". parts get front stuck; it happens! switching slows down; it happens! the rest of the system quiets down for a while; it happens! especially if you are newly-discovered.

be patient. be kind to yourself. you are the only alter that needs to front right now in order to be "valid". you know what you've experienced, you know you aren't trying to fake this, so know that fronting alone for a while will not take these experiences away from you.

good luck & take care. 🤍