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how can i get better at english?? i know how to speak in english and i fully understand it but there are a few problems i have in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I teach English as a foreign language and if any of my students wrote the same way you do I'd cry with joy. You have no problems with accuracy but if you're having trouble speaking then it's fluency you need a hand with. Conversation classes would be a good place to start or as someone mentioned just chatting to someone over the phone or zoom.

Also if you really want to expand your vocabulary, try learning lists of phrasal verbs. Even my most advanced students find them difficult, but native speakers use them all the time so it helps with understanding and will make your English sound more natural.

What is the Alabama of your country? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Girl, no. Our Alabama is most definitely Roscommon.

What did you do to survive the night of/after a breakup? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

What's GGG in this context? Good guy Greg??

Edit: it means Good, Giving and Game!

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Looking for a repairable pair of sneakers (beehaw.org)
 

Hi all! I'm a big fan of comfortable shoes and I've been wearing eccos for years now. However I've recently come to realise that they cannot be repaired (something to do with the material there made from).

I'm on the hunt for a new pair of sneakers that are equally comfortable and also repairable.

For context, I spend a lot of time outdoors in a cool temperate climate so the shoes must be waterproof (i.e. leather or equivalent) as well as able to withstand hours of being walked in. I'm also in an urban environment so style is a consideration. I'm not looking for anything with bright colours or fancy designs, but moreso something simple and versatile that I can wear to work, on my bike and to the pub.

If anyone has any suggestions I'm all ears! I've recently been looking at some ON trail running shoes but I've been reading mixed things about their ability to withstand heavy use. Plus I've no idea how they compare to ecco in terms of how comfy they are so if anyone has any experience with both I'd love to hear it.

Thanks in advance!

Tell me about your work life! in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Having lots of free time is key. For me, that free time affords me all the time I need for all those self care activities that suffer when I'm working full time, like showering and sleeping and keeping my living space somewhat tidy. I don't know how people manage that when they're working full time!!

Tell me about your work life! in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have a lot of lawyers in my social circle and this is definitely the case! I wonder if the "strong sense of justice" trait also attracts a lot of neurodivergent people to the industry initially.

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Tell me about your work life! (beehaw.org)
 

I've been in and out of so many different jobs. Usually I get to a point where I burn out and just can't go in anymore. Best job I ever had was as a tour guide in a distillery telling people facts all day and working with what I now realise was a whole bunch of other neurodivergent people. Only left that because I wasn't paid enough to live. Honestly could have stayed there forever otherwise. Such is life!

Currently in the middle of a career change after realising the whole 9-5 office job life isnt sustainable for me. I'm hoping to be able to work for myself soon and not be beholden to other people's schedules!

What jobs have you tried out over the years? What has worked well for ye?