Rea Henry
Completed Courses:
Study UK
Intro to Intercultural Studies:
Intro to Sociolinguistics: AAI
Early Modern Scottish Palaeography
Scottish Highland Clans
Working with Translation
Location United States
Activity
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Rea Henry replied to Lena Aschmann
@LenaAschmann It's fine! It's a strange spelling in English, too, but it's a family name so I kept it. People mispronounce it all the time!
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Mànran is my favorite band right now, and have music in both English and Scottish Gaelic. I don't think I've heard them do a song that is in both languages or switches back and forth, but some songs are in one language and some are in the other (and some are instrumental). Their website, Twitter page, and YouTube channel are all predominantly English, however,...
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As someone who has dabbled in Sign languages as well as verbal languages, I don't think enough people take into account both versions of accessibility when translating. If you have text, have an audio or Braille option, and vice versa.
Pay attention to font type, color, and size when creating translations. As boring as basic black on white and Arial might...
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I think the English is the original, as the title as well as the links are in English even in the Italian version.
And I scrolled down to find I'm wrong! Oops.
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Rea Henry replied to Lena Aschmann
@LenaAschmann I'm a guy lol but thank you!
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Pretty much the only time I see translations around is at the doctor's office or the pharmacy, where translations are posted in Spanish for most of the instructions. There are keyboard covers at the library that display the keys in Russian. At home, I watch a lot of anime with subtitles, and often any music will display the original Japanese as well as the...
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Scottish Gaelic apparently still falls under the ITI, from what I can tell, which is interesting.
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Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair seems to be the most famous Scottish Gaelic translator. He also wrote poetry, as well as a memoir, and produced a short Gaelic-English dictionary. He definitely falls under the "educated and religious," but he certainly wasn't objective or impartial, as some of his work was political and he himself was a soldier.
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These points are so good, and it makes me think about my last reply about what I prefer in terms of translation style and why. It does seem elitist to change the way an author designed their work to suit a standard or preference established by a different group of people than the author.
And I was taught something by activists that I think applies here as...
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I really like the preservation of the author's style, including unusual quirks and derivations. We can't innovate without change, after all, and how many famous works are praised when others find it incomprehensible? In an attempt to make a work more fluent you might remove what makes it novel.
I also think that retaining the original culture is more...
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I wonder if we would have called the Rollkugel just a "roll." Or, as my brain immediately tried to call it, the rollyball.
As for the knee mouse, it reminds me of Morse code telegraphers. So maybe we would have gone with something derived from telegraph?
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@ZANNIER-WAHENGOAurélie Thank you.
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A computer would have to be programmed with more than just dictionaries and grammar to really do a proper translation. The cultural background, the current slang, the recent shorthand, local expressions, dialect variations, tone, etc--and all of that for any and all languages it's going between. It's a lot. I think computers could probably get there some day,...
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@ZANNIER-WAHENGOAurélie Several of the videos in this course have this problem.
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Rea Henry replied to Lawrence Collins
I know this song, too! I went through something similar, picking up JPop as a kid. One of the first things I do when taking interest in a new language is try to find music and just immerse myself.
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A comment on the transcript: it doesn't specify between the fact that there is more than one speaker, or when it switches between them.
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Calling Malinzin Cortes' "lover" when he owned her seems kinda... disingenuous? I don't know. I know that isn't the point of this lesson, it just rubs me the wrong way with the power imbalance and all.
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I'm gonna be honest, I did not realize those pictures where all of excrement. I was just like, "bug, dirty water, leaves, dirt pile." So I think the semiotic translation here failed for me!
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Anime and manga are how I originally got interested in language. I plan on adding Japanese to my repertoire next, as I've only got a small vocabulary built up over the years.
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I'm not on a computer with speakers, so I have to read the transcripts for videos. So, I don't know if this is something that was a problem for anyone else, but the transcription is very... hard to understand. I feel like it's missing a lot of punctuation or something. Is it the way the speaker talks, or a problem with the transcription itself? It feels like...
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@MargaretCrombie Still just vanishes for me. Maybe it's my security settings?
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Southwest Missouri Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games has one tiny page on the Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce Page, and that had no information about the games themselves. There's supposed to be a Scottish St. Andrew Society in my town, but the website isn't working. There are Kansas City and St. Louis branches, though.
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"However, before watching the video--" Oops. Did that before I started reading. Still, this was all real interesting! It's nice to know, with genetic testing, where you're "from" in that way, but it's hardly important for being part of a clan, from everything we've studied up to now.
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I hit play and the player disappeared. Went ahead and read the lyrics, but I didn't know if this was a problem anyone else had? I'm using Firefox.
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As soon as I submitted my vote, I was like, "No, wait!"
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Rea Henry replied to Jillian Smith
@DavidHarring Diphthongs and tripthongs are when two or three vowels are treated as one sound in a word instead of their individual letters.
@YvonneWilliams Exactly! The words themselves serve as labels that can hopefully help us group these instances together and work to simplifying them in the future.
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To justify the eradication of some while claiming he wasn't just killing them all.
I don't know enough about Scottish history to know the answer to this, I don't think.
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This does seems like a VERY biased retelling. The difference in language from then and now is also a bit confusing, making it a hard read. That said, it is very detailed and probably better remembered because of how important it would have been for those whose claims it supported.
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Rea Henry replied to Jillian Smith
@YvonneWilliams When English was standardized, it was with the deliberate intent to keep it inaccessible to "undesirables" (the poor/non-whites) and there really hasn't been any push to fix this, what with English fluency tests and it being the expected language of international business.
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Just a note about the quiz in 1.12:
The video in 1.11 says, "In 1452, for instance, the bishop of Argyll was attacked on Lismore and forced to seek papal licence for residing outside his diocese on the grounds that it was unsafe for him to remain there." But the question in the quiz doesn't list any answers that end in "2." Obviously, the correct answer is...
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It just seems like religion was a political alignment meant to benefit the clans and justify power grabs. They may even have been firm believers, but these isn't mention here of actual practices, only religious justifications for war and alliances. Burning a church was probably justifiable by their beliefs, but the act itself seems more strategic in its...
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While both acknowledge the dependence of the clan members to the Chief, Duncan Forbes (and this may just be me reading too much into the tone of his words) sounds more cynical of the arrangement. "Believing," "subordinate," "supreme" and other words color my interpretation of his description, as though he is looking down on them. Iain Dubh's poem, however, is...
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Rea Henry replied to Jillian Smith
@JillianSmith English is very difficult! It's a combination of so many different languages, borrowing words and rules, that it rarely makes consistent sense. I've been enjoying Scottish Gaelic, it uses a few sounds that aren't in English so training my ears and mouth is really the most difficult part.
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Rea Henry replied to Martha McGinnigal
You can click on the words for audio
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Rea Henry replied to Jillian Smith
Gaelic is actually pretty good at sounding exactly the way it looks, once you know the rules, like pronouncing dipthongs and tripthongs and such. It's a lot more standardized than English is!
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Rea Henry replied to Ruth Wyllie
Gaelic is actually pretty good at sounding exactly the way it looks, once you know the rules, like pronouncing dipthongs and tripthongs and such. It's a lot more standardized than English is!
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@MaryAliceBrown I haven't been accepted yet, but I applied to University of Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and University of the Highlands and Islands. From the people I've talked to, UoHI is the favorite, and they actually teach in the target language, but they all have some kind of Scottish Gaelic course--sometimes it's a subdivision of Celtic/Celtic...
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My first thought was the Scottish Gaelic word "clann" means children, and I wondered if there was a correlation. But typically, when I think of a clan, I think of an expanded family, like a lordship.
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I'm an American, but in researching my family tree I found a Scottish branch (the man immigrating wanted to stress that, though he was arriving from an Irish port, he was Scottish!). That prompted a dive into Scotland that birthed my pursuance of a degree in Scottish Gaelic. So now I'm interested in both my personal connection as well as any background to help...
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Rea Henry replied to Andrew Mackillop
Good luck with your strike!
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In case anyone else needs captions, the video in the link has them even though the Youtube video doesn't.
Considering English is such a difficult language to learn, making it the default business language is a problem. It also brings up issues of power structures and imperialism. I don't personally feel like I have to ability to talk about the problems with...
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A printed reference is probably a good idea!
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I just back clicked and opened the image in a new tab. Was big enough for me, though that didn't help in figuring out what the letters were...
Holding ctrl and pressing + or - in windows will zoom in and out. The menu button on your browser should also have zoom options.
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@AnnaMalgrab I think they just meant that deciphering the writing for "kirke" is still difficult for them, not that they didn't know what a kirke was
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I commend you.
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1689 Pag: I.
The Overtures, Resolutiones, Acts, and Conefesiones of the Session of Cramond Church, During Mr John Hamilton’s Ministry in Cramond (haveing exercised his Ministry in Ireland from the year ____ and seventy five, until this year ____ and Eighty Nyn years) And particularly from his Entry to this parish of Cramond, as to the Exercise of Church... -
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I'm applying to University in Scotland, hoping to study Scottish Gaelic. In preparation, I'm throwing myself into Scottish history and culture, especially if it relates to language and literature.
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I just found it funny you used James Bond and Sean Connery here when Sean Connery was James Bond! It made me laugh. Your point stands though.
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I read the transcripts for these videos, and was very confused by it saying "...the 'uh' sound..." in water and butter. It took far longer than it probably should have for me to remember that British English has a glottal stop in those words, and I was trying to pronounce them in American English.
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I've always had an interest in languages as a hobby, and have finally decided to pursue translation as a career. I'm applying to university overseas, and thought this would be a good way to get myself back into the higher education mindset as well as just a way to learn more.
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I almost commented on this in the last section, but this is exactly what I would have been talking about so I'm glad I didn't! The word Eskimo was used, and in some regions of Canada it's considered a slur due to how it was used in reference to Circumpolar Peoples, where as most Indigenous Peoples in Alaska don't seem to take offense to it.
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I think the key word here is "always." My gut was just to respond "No" because "always" is just wrong, but then the responses had slightly more nuanced options, so I went with "Some aspects of meaning may be lost." Some languages are easier to translate between than others, but nothing is ever 100%.
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I am here last minute to cram as much learning in as I can before the course is over! I've always studied languages as a hobby, and have decided to up and move overseas and study Scottish Gaelic in university.
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@NataliyaKhrushch thank you
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What is the most significant thing that you’ve learned from this course? I am surprised that I apparently need to register with the police? And what is a Biometric Residence Permit? I've got more research to do.
What action do you intend to take to prepare for your studies in the UK? Contact the University and hopefully walk through everything with their...
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My grandmother bought my mother a full bed set when she turned sixteen. Over the years, pieces of it have been lost, and now all that's left is the blanket. It got passed to me when I was so young that I literally have no memories without it. It have my oldest brother's hand print on it in paint. It's threadbare and full of holes and probably won't last...
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I haven't done much research, but I did look at the links provided. I was surprised by items on the example budget that I just didn't need, so I was only in the 500s. Encouraging, since my considerations so far have only been tuition.
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I looked for a while, but I can't find their assessment style. The only thing I found was for my particular course, and it only said "placement tests" and "dissertation."
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spoken presentations: I've always hated these, but I've done probably three or four.
group assignments: Honestly, I don't think I did any group work in college.
practical work: I don't think I've done a lab since my first year or two, but considering I pursued an English Degree, I don't think there's much to do besides read and write essays, but that could... -
@NatthamonSuwannaprom I see! Thank you. I had to reread this several times to understand, but it's because the list of authors refers to only one article, and is not just a list of authors referenced in total.
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There being programs to check for plagiarism isn't something I ever thought about. It makes sense, it just never occurred to me.
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The University of the Highlands and Islands really goes into depth about how misconduct is handled, including panel convening procedures and appeals. Plagiarism specifically has it's own page, as well as a follow up page about avoiding it and the chance any work can be submitted for originality assessment. Other offenses are grouped together. There's also an...
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Just a few questions, I hope this is okay:
The sentence above containing: "...or make contact your tutor..." should that be make contact with?
When it says: "Your list of references does not contain Nakane (2005) or Nail (despite the fact that they are in your text." and "Your list of references contains the names Fujio, Ichimura, Nakane and Tate Nail,...
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suggests, estimates, reasonably, suggest, may, likely, some
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Rea Henry replied to Irina Tomashuk
I think you were supposed to use the example provided.
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Rea Henry replied to Seyi Onifade
@SeyiOnifade This one was hard, and I have a degree in English...
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• two examples of passive structures: “The fragmentary, disjointed and unbalanced nature of the current subject content within the history curriculum which leaves pupils without a coherent ‘mental map’ of the past [40, 73] also needs to be addressed” and “The sometimes inchoate and vague approach to the development of pupils’ ‘historical skills’ also needs to...
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I am a last minute person, so this is something I really have to be strict with myself about. I'm better if I start first thing, as soon as I know about an assignment. Since I work in long bursts instead of short intervals like most people recommend, it's better to have that recoup time in the middle if I need it before I do another draft.
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The BA (Hons) Gaelic Language and Culture has a dissertation requirement, but I don't see any guidelines or further information than just "You must also complete a dissertation." I assume a lot more writing will be required, as it's a language program .
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I'm fairly certain I've done a bit of everything. Describe, explain, compare, analyse, at least, I definitely have. Critically evaluation, though, I don't think I've done since high school. If I have since then, it didn't leave much of an impression. Analyses are fun, though! At least, they were in art classes.
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I've written academic papers before, so I think adjusting to the British English spelling will be my biggest concern!
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For some reason, this section is always the hardest. I don't feel like I learned anything new this week, and that feels kind of awful to say. But then again, I've been in higher education long enough to have three degrees, maybe the UK just isn't as different as I was worried it would be. My main concerns have all been really specific and personal, so I guess...
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1. International Student Advisory
2. Medical Practice, Personal Tutor, Counselling
3. International Student Advisory, English language / In-sessional
4. International Student Advisory, Counselling
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I tend to prefer typing my notes on a computer, whether laptop or desktop. Editing is a lot easier that way, everything is clean and easy to read, and it's accessible on my phone as well for quick reference when I least expect it. And since I take linear notes, I don't use any programs or note taking apps.
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For one thing, it makes things easy when deciding what to use, as well as keeping track of what said what, and which you should reference in your writing. It also makes it easier to write a bibliography later.
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My answer hasn't changed; I still prefer to study in my own space, like my room, rather than the library. But that doesn't mean I don't use the library. It's an invaluable research tool. I just tend to take my findings home rather than remain at the branch to work.
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The University of the Highlands and Islands' website has a Research tab, and I found the "Researcher resources" page particularly informative. Most of the resources require a university login, though. I'm unsure what was meant in the prompt by "Do they have the same or similar names?" I don't recall any named services being specifically mentioned.
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I'm the opposite! Being in public with strangers about sets me on edge, and it makes it harder for me to work. It's interesting that people seem to find libraries to be distraction free, but that might be the librarian in me always relating libraries to work...
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This seems like the general agreement!
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Rea Henry replied to Sanawal Ali
This doesn't appear to answer the questions.
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I really dislike studying in public spaces. I'm the type to hole up in my room to study, so I'm in control of potential distractions, and also able to treat myself during breaks. I think there's also a level of comfort that comes with the familiar environment.
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I haven't heard of a reading list for my major, but I've been digging into books, anyway. I'm working my way through Scottish Gaelic in Twelve Weeks by John MacInnes and Roibeard Ó Maolalaigh, Fluent forever by Gabriel Wyner, and A Sociolinguistic History of Scotland by Robert McColl Millar, as well as online resources.
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I do love to read, but finding the time is always an issue. I do prefer having a physical book, though I read online often enough. Something about being able to turn the pages, feel the weight in your hands, and physically see and feel the progress I'm making as I read helps me along greatly.
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I have a hard time making friends anywhere, just because I'm not very outgoing. But I think I make friends easily when I'm actually around people, so I would hope it wouldn't be difficult in a university setting. I feel like I'm on the opposite journey of most of the students this course is geared towards: I'm a native English speaker moving to Scotland to...
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I would say confidence is the answer to both questions in my opinion. For advice, be so thoroughly researched and practice enough that you have confidence in your presentation. The best presentations are always presented with confidence.
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I have given presentations before, and they were all in English. Three I remember were on deadly native plants, author stand-in characters in fiction writing, and a proposal for a text based tour of our library branch with interactive story elements. Despite English being my native language, I'd rather not do these--or any!--speeches again, but that's not the...
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1. Prepare well--take notes on his reading materials, think ahead about what questions he may have and what questions may arise, make notes of his opinions, etc.
2. Work towards building up his confidence ahead of time. Practice speaking up in class.
3. Really be sure to listen to what other students are saying, not preparing his response while they...
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I have worked in a group where one person decided they had an idea, and would not hear any argument against it. They had decided they are right, they were the lead, and shut down all attempts to do otherwise. It was a nightmare, and eventually, the rest of the group just collectively banded together to do something completely different, and shut that person out.
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Even if what you've prepared gets covered early on by someone else, listening well can spur new questions. And waiting for the right time to ask is always going to be a no-win game. If you are waiting for everyone to be done before you jump in, remember that everyone else is doing similar, but probably faster, and are going to talk right before you decide to!...
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“You cannot learn to speak fluently without practising.”
I took classes in Spanish in high school and Greek in college, and barely remember any of it. Vocab tests were always one off things, where you get your grade and then never engage with those words again, so you lose them. If you don't practice outside the classroom, you won't ever actually use what...
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I didn't find a lecture from my uni of choice... and then I forgot about this section. The Ted Talk was very uplifting, though! It's great to hear about breakthroughs in vaccine research.
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I learned what contact hours are, but I don't think that was the point of the lesson. There were some basic vocabulary words I wasn't familiar with, even if I knew the concept.
I guess at the moment, I'm most concerned about which accommodations to go with, so I want more information on those.
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Khalid: Private accommodations. I originally thought that he might go with a host family, since the length of his stay is conditional, but since he's an adult, and his family is potentially moving out with him, its probably best he be established with a place for his family.
Arianna: Host family. Since she hasn't been out on her own before, a host family is...
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Safety is definitely my number one concern, is really encompasses "flatmates" and "room type." As someone with discrimination and hate crime concerns, who I'm stuck with is a big deal. Price and distance to uni are next, for rather obvious reasons, I would think. Need to be able to afford my accommodations and still pay for food and the like. And distance to...
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I take linear notes, but annotating a handout works, I just don't think it makes as much of an impact, personally. Having to take linear notes all myself helps me remember more.
Wed, AWOL, devd, TESOL, eg, ect, 3.5 m, ac, vocab, diss.
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I've tried a bunch of times in my life to keep a journal. I've never been able to develop the habit. I fall out of practice after a while, whether its a few days or even a whole month. I love to write, but I've only got scraps of journal entries from throughout my life collected.
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My worst distractions are naps. I'll constantly set my head down to tune out the light and noise so I can concentrate, and then I'll be asleep. I'm a master at falling asleep just about anywhere. So really, the only way to deal with that is to just not put my head down. Instead, I pull up my elbows onto the table and put my face in my hands, or play soothing...
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I definitely leave everything until the last minute unless I finish it first thing. I've been terrible in the past about spacing things out, but I've been practicing more on doing chunks at a time in advance. I tend to reward myself after each bit of progress, or stick small sessions in while I'm working on something I enjoy, like a video game. I've always...
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Ah, thank you! So then she was surprised that there were so few contact hours.
