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It’s fascinating how some people are naturally good conversationalists despite not being so fluent in the language they’re using. I installed this app to improve my English and also to get used to connecting with people and having more conversations. But, a lot of times I feel like I can only sound interesting if I mask. And sometimes it’s tiring. I’m not really into constant chatting or small talk (that is what I’m trying to change). Most of the time, when I talk to strangers, I need to find a common ground or shared interest first. Only then can I engage authentically. But I guess that is also what’s holding me back from meeting more great people.
I remember reading and sharing this post from ADMU Dean Galang seven years ago. Ano pa pwede niyo madagdag dito? hahaNaisip ko pwede rin yung: Kinakain ako ng tinapay - I am being eaten by the bread. (present continuous?)————“For linguists, Tagalog is one of the most fascinatingly complex languages, primarily because of the way verbs conjugate. In many languages, verbs conjugate mainly by tense (past, present, future) and by voice (passive, active). For Tagalog speakers, that’s just the tip of the iceberg, as the language has multiple triggers. Indicative: Kumain ako ng tinapay. / I ate breadPassive: Kinain ako ng tinapay. / The bread ate me.Benefaction: Ikinain ko siya ng tinapay. / I ate the bread for him. Locational: Kinainan ko ito ng tinapay. / I ate bread on this. Instrumental: Ipinangkain ko ang tinapay. / I used the bread to eat. Reciprocal: Nagkainan kami ng tinapay. / The bread and I ate each other. Potential: Nakakain ako ng tinapay. / I was able to eat bread. Social: Nakikain ako ng tinapay. / I ate bread with others. Causative: Nagpakain ako ng tinapay. / I let them eat bread. Imperative: Kainin mo ang tinapay. / You, eat the bread! Plurality: Nagsikain kami ng tinapay. / We all ate bread. Others: Kinainan ko ang tinapay. / I ate part of the bread. Nakain ko ang tinapay. / I inadvertently ate the bread. Ipinakain ako sa tinapay. / They let the bread eat me. Pinagkainan ko ang tinapay. / I ate on the bread. Napakain ako ng tinapay. / I ended up eating bread.On top of this, there are no rules about which prefix to use: ma, mag, or um. What psychotic society invented this verb system anyway?“
This app has been sitting on my phone for quite a while, but I only recently got the interest to explore it. What I’ve noticed is that it shows the spectrum of human character and experience in different colors.Aside from the obvious reason of language learning, many people come here to talk to random strangers online just to feel a little less lonely. Some are here looking for romance.Some are here seeking validation.And they’re all valid reasons to be here. I guess deep inside I have those sort of intentions too. Maybe. Also, my experience here has been quite pleasant so far (blocked only 1 person so far). I enjoy talking to people from different backgrounds and cultures. it really widens your perspective on life. I may or may not renew my VIP subscription next month idk
I really enjoyed my Japan trip, especially the miso soup 🍲 Unfortunately, I caught the flu during my 10-day stay and had to spend more than two days just resting in my accommodation. I even canceled my Mt. Fuji tour because I didn’t feel fully recovered, and I was worried the long walks would be too much for me :(( Will return in winter to see 富士山 🗻
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