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[korstudying]

🌸🌼🌸 30-Day Journey to Korean Language Mastery! 🌸🌼🌸

Hey there language lovers! Are you ready for an exciting adventure in learning Korean at a more intermediate level? 🇰🇷✨ In this 30-day study schedule, we'll dive into some juicy grammar topics that'll take your Korean skills to the next level. Ready to embark on this language adventure? Let's rock this 30-day challenge together! Happy studying and remember, every step counts on the road to Korean language mastery! 화이팅! 💪✨

Week 1: Verb Modification and Advanced Sentence Structures Day 1: Time to dust off those honorifics and level up your respect game! Show some love to those verbs with various honorific verb endings. Day 2-3: Let's express our wishes and assumptions with "았/었으면 좋겠다" (I wish I had) and "-(으)ㄹ 텐데" (I suppose, I think). Wishful thinking, here we come! 🌠 Day 4-5: No more doubts about "have to" or "can do"! Master "-아/어/여야 하다" (have to, must) and "-아/어/여도 되다" (can, may). Day 6-7: Weave your magic into sentences with various verb modifications and advanced structures using the things you've studied the past few days.

Week 2: Subjunctive and Concessive Expressions Day 8-9: Curiosity piqued? Delve into "-아/어/여 보다" (try to do) and "-아/어/여지다" (become something). Adventure awaits! 🚀 Day 10-11: Unveil the power of "even if" with "-더라도" and the allure of "either" with "-든지". Day 12-13: Embrace "no matter how much someone says" with "아무리~-(으)라고 해도" and the certainty of "regardless of" with "-든간에". Day 14: Take a deep breath and look back on the amazing grammar points we've conquered so far! You're soaring to new heights! 🦅

Week 3: Advanced Particles and Connectives Day 15-16: Adventure calls! Set out on "-을 테니까" (since I will) and navigate "-느라고" (because of, due to). Day 17-18: Embrace the twists and turns of "-를 지경이다" (to the extent of) and "-는바람에" (because of, on account of). The path may be challenging, but you're up for it! Day 19-20: "Even if it's tough, let's do it!" Dive into "-아/어/여서라도" and "might have to do" with "-아/어/여야 할지도 모르다". Day 21: Let's take a moment to bask in the glory of the grammar points we've mastered in Week 1 to Week 3. Proud language learners unite! 🌟

Week 4: Expressing Intention and Assumptions Day 22-23: Master the art of expressing intentions with "기로 하다" (decide to do) and "으려던 참이다" (was about to do). Your plans are set in motion! Day 24-25: Delve into assumptions with "ㄴ/는다고 하다" (heard that) and "ㄹ/을 것 같다" (seems like). The mystery unfolds! 🔍 Day 26-27: Let's get speculative with "것 같으면서" (while feeling like) and "(으)니까" (since, because). The intrigue continues! 🕵️‍♂️ Day 28: Embrace your linguistic prowess as you navigate the subtleties of intention and assumptions. Let's recap the past few days!

Week 5: Advanced Particles and Expressions Day 29-30: Explore the nuances of "만에 하다" (to do after a long time) and "아니면서도" (although, even though). Time to fine-tune your expressions! Day 31: Reflect on your incredible progress and pat yourself on the back for conquering advanced grammar structures. You've come so far, and there's no stopping you now! 🎉

[365buns-ayear]

Your blog and arts have made Parsley and me smile! Have a Parsley!

(day 65)

ok ok I know this wasn't a request but I had to! Parsley is such a bun and this made my entire life, I can't thank you or Parsley enough!

[linguafrencha]

Day 32

Расцветать (verb, imperf.) - to bloom

Яблоня (noun, n.) - apple tree

Груша (noun, m.) - pear

Берег (noun, m.) - shore

Заводить (verb, imperf.) - to start/wind up/establish

Сизый - bluish/dove colored

Орёл (noun, m.) - eagle

Беречь (verb, imperf.) - to protect/take care of/save

Девичий (adj.) - girly/maiden

Вслед (adv.) - after/following (smth.)

Боец (noun, m.) - fighter

Пограничье (noun, n.) - borderland

Поплыть (verb, perf.) - to swim

Сменять (verb, imperf.) - to change

Допить (verb, perf.) - to drink up

Дно (noun, n.) - bottom/underworld

Раненый (adj.) - wounded

Высота (noun, f.) height

Оглянуться (verb, perf.) - to look back

Срываться (verb, imperf.) - to break loose

Губа (noun, f.) - lip

Разрывать (verb, imperf.) - to tear/sever

Сотня - one hundred

Осколок (noun, m.) - splinter

Полететь (verb, perf.) - to fly

Прочь - away

Долой - down/away/off with smth.

Край (noun, n.) - edge

Пропасть (noun, f.) - divide/abyss/divide

Songs: Катюша by Galina Jelisejewa & Беги by Sevak

[firstroseofspring]

studying latin.

[rorygilmorecore]

Life Update | Health & Wellness Journey🌿 🍏🥗 | 01/16/2024

I've been very busy lately. I haven't posted much but I've been working at my jobs and preparing for this upcoming semester. Lots of personal things going on too and we've had some really bad weather where I live. I have been slipping a bit on my workouts and such, but I've been walking with my dogs a lot.

Today I am finishing up a few essays and some paperwork for my Washington, D.C. internship, I attended a zoom meeting on the internship, and I'm going to start working on my online class.

Word of the day: To castigate.

Song of the day: Starman by David Bowie

[thediass]

am i writing an email to my English teacher for a vocab challenge, making a story about 9-1-1 where eddie is shot (again) and buck is sat in the waiting room waiting for any and all information? yes yes i am.

[xuexishijian]

Week 2 Day 3 of the Langblr Reactivation Challenge: Vocab in Context

Create a vocab list and make sentences using those words

Here are some words I had to look up from 盐友 (Salt Friend), a BL webcomic that I’m really enjoying!

稀奇 xīqí - rare, strange

他举动得很稀奇。

欠债 qiànzhài - to owe a debt

我欠了很多债。

似的 shìde - seems like

他好像没看见我似的。

难受 nánshòu - to feel unwell

吃太多饭之后，我心里很难受。

建议 jiànyì - to propose, suggest, recommend

我的医生建议我做运动多了。

厉害 lìhai - awesome, ferocious

我妈是个厉害的厨师。

取 qǔ - to take, receive

我要上银行取钱。

喊 hǎn - to yell

我弟弟总是喊得太高了。

注意 zhùyì - to pay attention to

他需要注意老师说话的。

器材 qìcái - equipment

我们没有网球器材，不可能跟你玩儿。

扔 rēng - to throw

他把篮球扔给我。

避开 bìkāi - to avoid, evade

我尝试避开我的前夫。

讨厌 tǎoyàn - to dislike / annoying

我很讨厌这个男人，不可以容忍跟他说话。

[twilit-tragedy]

I'm having so much fun with that zoo website.

Is fish? No. Is reptile? No. Is dolphin? No. Is carnivore? Yes. Is feline? No. Bear? Yes, which? Black? No. Polar? Yes, yay!

Is fish? No. Is reptile? Yes. Is bird? Yes!! Is chicken??? No, too far! Is ostrich? Not far enough! Is eagle, falcon, seagull, dove, flamingo? Nope!

(I don't know enough about bird families, my dude!!!)

(Then I realize I'm ignoring a very important group)

Is blackbird? Warmer. Is sparrow? Warmer.

(What's a cousin of a sparrow???)

Is blue jay? No, you absolute buffoon.

(Uuuuh, okay, small birds. Tweet, tweet. What about pet birds?)

Is canary? Yes, a yellow one, yay!

[01tsubomi]

hi!! if you dont mind me asking, how did you manage to end up teaching in japan?? ive been researching but info online is so extense and overwhelming and i never have good answers....

hello!! first of all i wanna say i understand the stress - i applied to j/et first and was going to work on backups like int/erac and private hiring if that didn't work out and i'm always thankful that i didn't have to. honestly now that i'm here it feels funny that i stressed out so much during the application process bc i always find myself thinking "damn they'll let anyone in" (often about myself lmao). it can be really odd and unexplainable who j/et does and doesn't take but japan needs a lot of ALTs to keep the system going so if you've got the enthusiasm for it there's definitely a place for you!!

i would definitely recommend trying for j/et and int/erac first before worrying about the other options!! since j/et has the biggest reputation ofc there's the double-edged sword of it feeling the most prestigious and hard to get into but again they do hire a ton of candidates every year, plus it has the highest guaranteed pay and takes care of so much for you pre-departure. idk where you're at in life/when you'd plan on applying but if you wanna start the job as soon as possible, int/erac has pretty much a rolling application and their main recruiting cycle is for spring departures (while j/et won't start recruiting again til october, for departure in summer 2025). int/erac gives you a little less pay and a little less initial help, but it's still very reputable. int/erac ALTs also have a few more freedoms once you're in japan bc i believe int/erac has your school hire you directly intead of employing you to your city's board of education. so for example my BoO doesn't let ALTs commute by car, but int/erac ALTs and private hires don't have that restriction. knock on wood, if neither of those work out, there are lots of sites like gaijinpot posting private hire opportunities. i don't know about the competitiveness of those and they do often require you to sort out visa application or housing on your own, but opportunity is always out there! seriously though i wouldn't worry about that at first. that's the backup plan ace up your sleeve

in terms of what you can do to raise your chances of getting hired, again, i think the enthusiasm is the key!! people say the j/et interview is a glorified vibe check bc they've been known to reject people who sometimes seem overqualified for the position (maybe for good reason - the amount of responsibility you get and teaching you get to do is suuuuper variable and dependent on your school, and probably about ~1/3 of my work days every year i have no classes and little relevant work to do, if any). i don't have a background or certification in teaching but i did a lot of tutoring in college and minored in japanese so i had a lot to say about my passion for language education. i know j/et really loves the angle of "what will you get out of the position, and what will you give back" - i can tell you're excited about the idea of teaching in japan so i'm sure you already have your answers!! if you have hobbies related to japan it's good to explain how being in japan would help you continue them. or you can always research what you could do with your non-japan related hobbies in japan! i love cooking and i started taking classes at a chain studio that does a mix of japanese and worldwide cooking. again i know the hit-or-miss element of it is scary but really they just want friendly open-minded people who can share their culture, have enthusiasm about education and exchange, don't mind the hours/job restrictions, and are down to pack their bags and live in japan. if you have any other questions please ask!! i know this is random but i've helped a couple of friends with their applications so if you do want some extra eyes on a statement of purpose my inbox is always open!! cheering for you!! 🎉🎉

[givereadersahug]

My Fanfic 💖 Tranquility (Harry Potter)

Title:  Tranquility

Fandom: Harry Potter

Main Pairing: Hermione Granger/Harry Potter/Severus Snape/Ron Weasley

Challenge: Vocab Drabbles community on Dreamwidth

Prompt: #064 - Prevaricate

Rating: General

Word Count: 802

Tags: fluff, so much fluff

Summary: 

Severus shut the door with a heavy thump. He hung his travel cloak on the hook and dropped his keys on the foyer table. It'd been a long day.

Notes: This is for Light! Happy Birthday, @likelightinglass!!!!!! Inspired by Light’s All I Know About Love & my own Harmony fic.

[korstudying]

Day 1 || Full study plan

Hey fellow language enthusiasts! 👋 Ever wondered about those intriguing honorific verb endings in Korean? 🤔 Let's dive into the world of linguistic respect and uncover the magic behind these verb endings that add an extra layer of politeness and cultural understanding. 💬📚

1. Politeness in Action:

Korean honorific verb endings are used to show respect and politeness when speaking to someone of higher social status, age, or authority. They reflect the rich cultural emphasis on hierarchical relationships. 🙇‍♀️🙇‍♂️

2. Adding the Magic:

Take the verb stem (the root form of the verb) and attach the appropriate honorific ending to create a respectful sentence. Let's explore some examples using the verb "to eat":

Casual: 먹어요 - Let's eat.

Polite: 먹습니다 - I will eat.

Honorific: 드십니다 - You (respectful) eat.

Now try it for yourself with some other verbs!

3. Variations for Nouns:

Honorifics aren't just for verbs! Nouns can also be elevated to show respect. For instance, "friend" (친구) becomes "honorable friend" (친구님) in an honorific context.

4. Social Nuances:

Different honorific endings convey varying degrees of politeness and familiarity. For instance, using "-시-" shows a high level of respect, while "-세요" is a polite request form.

5. Daily Etiquette:

Korean honorifics are part of daily communication. Whether you're addressing your elders, bosses, or strangers, mastering these endings ensures you navigate social situations gracefully.

6. Cultural Sensitivity:

Embrace the beauty of cultural sensitivity! Learning honorifics not only enhances your language skills but also deepens your understanding of Korean society and values. 🌸🇰🇷

So, the next time you engage in a Korean conversation, remember the enchanting honorific verb endings that make the language a true linguistic gem. 🎉💬🇰🇷 Happy learning, language lovers! 🌟✨

[youhavereachedtheendofpie]

Favourite words in Spanish that I have learned so far:

Además

Insoportable

Abrazo

Words that I cannot for the life of me pronounce properly and which are therefore my sworn enemies:

Refrigerador

Aeropuerto

Ejército (ejercicio however is fine for whatever reason)

[linguafrencha]

Day 37

Воля (noun, f.) - will

Отказать (verb, perf.)- to refuse

Оказаться (verb, perf.) - to turn out

Хранить (verb, imperf.) - to keep/store

Кожа (noun, f.) - skin

Вверх дном - upside down

Ранить (verb, either aspect) - to hurt/wound

Безразличный (adj.) - indifferent

Прощать (verb, imperf.) - to forgive

Вестись (verb, imperf.) - to be in progress

Напоказ -on display/for show

Достойный (adj.) - worthy

Ошибаться (verb, imperf) - to make mistakes

Прежде - before

Становиться (verb, imperf.) - to become

Song: Хорошая by ASAMMUELL

[the-chattering-tower]

hey i noticed on your post about Gale + friends, you mention Gale is ‘mapping out’ the North-Plague Talonok dialect, and ik it’s just lore and i’m overthinking it but out of curiosity is it like a sociolinguistic discourse analysis or like a etymological analysis or something else? - 🦇

Oh if you could see how I grinned reading this!!

It's etymology, with a notable reliance on comparative linguistics (both with other Talonok dialects, and with various local languages for loan words) bc Talonok in general tend to be nomadic communities and Plague flocks especially so, so they don't have extensive written records and rely heavily on oral tradition

Hence also Gale's passion for the Proto-Talonok project, since it's overall a very related topic that he can contribute to from the Plague side of things!

[lasocietefrancaise]

JOUR 3 & 4 - LANGBLR REACTIVATION CHALLENGE

Voici quelques mots et phrases dans le thème du Polar (Detective Novels). Il y a une limite de caractères, mais vous trouveriez plus de vocabulaire sur la forme de flashcards ici.

la loi - the law

avoir la loi pour soi - have the law on one’s side

respecter une loi - to respect the law

violer une loi - to break the law

un procédé parfaitement légal - a perfectly legal procedure

la légalité - legality

l'illégalité - illegality

le droit - law

un étudiant en droit - a law student

le droit civil - civil law

la justice - justice

poursuivre qqn en justice - prosecute someone by law

juste - fair

injuste - unfair

l'injustice - injustice, unfairness

le tort - harm, prejudice, injustice

être victime d'une injustice - to be the victim of an injustice

une affaire - lawsuit

il est mêléà une affaire de corruption - he is mixed up in a bribery affair

un condamnamné - a convict

un condamné à mort - a person sentenced to death,

punir - to punish

la prison - prison, jail

le détenu - prisoner

le prisonnier - prisoner, inmate

la liberté - liberty, freedom

libérer - to free, to release

être libéré pour bonne conduite - be released for good conduct

les forces de l’ordre - forces of order

la police - police

le gendarme - policeman

le keuf - policeman (slang)

commettre - to commit

un agent de police - policeman

une enquête policière - police investigation

l'enquêteur - investigator

un commissariat - superintendent

enquêter - to investigate

le flic - cop (slang)

le crime - crime

la criminalité - crime

le délit - offence (as in crime)

tuer - to kill

commettre un crime

commit a crime

un acte criminel - a criminal act

blesser - to hurt

armé - armed

l'arme - weapon

la victime - victim

le vice - vice, flaw

la flèche - arrow

l'arrêté - decree

la corde - rope

le couteau - knife

l'intoxication alimentaire - food poisoning

le tueur - killer

l'accident a fait de nombreuses victimes - the accident claimed numerous victims

l'arrestation - arrest

procéder à une arrestation - conduct an arrest

la bagarre - brawl

une bagarre - a scuffle

juger - to judge

être jugé pour qqc - to be tried for something

un jugement - a sentence

le juge - judge

un/e juge d'instruction - examining magistrate

avouer - to admit

l'avocat - lawyer

une avocate (de la défense) - counsel

le jury - jury

un juré - member of the jury

interroger - to question

un interrogatoire - examination

procéder a un interrogatoire - conduct an examination

accuser qqn de qqc - accuse s.o. of s.th.

il a été accusé de vol - he was accused of theft

l'accusé - defendant

accuser - to accuse

porter une accusation grave contre qqn - bring a serious accusation against s.o.

un/e accusé/e - defendant

le vérificateur - verifier, checker, chequer

la vérification - check, verification, control, inspection

véritable - real, genuine

la vérité - the truth

véritablement - genuinely, sincerely, really, truly

un mensonge - a lie

mentir - to lie

(être) coupable (de qqc) - (be) guilty (of s.th.)

il n’était pas coupable du crime - he was not guilty of the crime

la culpabilité - guilt

avoir un doute sur la culpabilité de l’accusé - have a doubt of the defendant's guilt

l'innocence - innocence

être reconnu innocent/e - be declared innocent

condamner qqn à qqc - sentence s.o to s.th.

l'accusée a été condamnée à 6 mois de prison - the defendant was sentenced to six months in prison.

infliger une condamnation à qqn - inflict a penalty on s.o.

une bagarre a opposé deux bandes de jeunes - two teen gangs were involved in à scuff

céder face à la violence - give way to force

attaquer - to attack

une attaque - an attack

piquer - to lift, to take

voler - to steal

un vol - a theft

un vol à main armée - armed robbery

le voleur - thief

une voleuse - thief

le tribunal - court (of law)

passer devant le tribunal - come before the court

le procès - trial

le procureur - prosecutor

le Tribunal correctionnel - criminal court

la Cour d'assises - court of general sessions

en premiére instance - in the court of first instance

elle a été condamnée en première instance - she was convicted in the court of first instance

faire appel - appeal (to a higher court)

l'accusé a l���intention de faire appel - the defendant intends to appeal

la cour de cassation - court of cassation (highest court of appeals in France)

casser un jugement - set aside a verdict

le droit - law

le droit pénal - penal law

le droit civil - civil law

le code pénal - penal code

le code civil - civil code

le dossier - file

le cas - case

un cas désespéré - case hopeless case

prouver - to prove

l'avocat de la défense a prouvé que l'accusé était innocent - the defense attorney proved that the accused was innocent

la preuve - proof

une preuve - proof

apporter la preuve de la culpabilité dé qqn - furnish proof of s.o's quilt

l'aveu - confession

passer aux aveux - give a confession

nier- to deny

l’accusé nie tout en bloc - the defendant denies everything

le conte de fées - the fairytale