onewiththeloudmind

[onewiththeloudmind]

I got thought or feeling today that I'll probably never be good enough for somebody else...but as long as im good enough for myself...I think ill be ok

#introvert #good enough #lets listen #lets talk

[onewiththeloudmind]

[onewiththeloudmind]

I'd like to say this coz it came up.

IF YOU SEE A DIABETIC PATIENT WHO IS UNCONSCIOUS, PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DO NOT INJECT THEM WITH INSULIN!!!!

It will be equal to u choking them

Just in case

[onewiththeloudmind]

One thing that I've learned in the last few years and hope you guys follow it too

1. Don't believe everything you see.

2. When forming and opinion, always verify and look at multiple sources befor you make a final decision. Also make sure to see two completely opposite views on the topic.

3. Just because someone doesn't share your opinion, doesn't mean you can't listen to what they have to say. Dialogue and communication makes us better smart and receptive individuals.

4. Always be kind. No matter who it is.

5. Never make a decision when you are too happy or too sad.

6. Alcohol is ok in small amounts but smoking will kill you. And I dont mean cancer alone. There are equally bad outcomes of smoking besides cancer

[onewiththeloudmind]

The cost of being me

No.

I've said this word a lot. More number of times I can count and more number of times I've said yes.

No.

Doesn't feel like it but these two letters have costed me my youth.

No.

I've missed out on things I shouldn't have. Experiences I should have Experienced. Friends I should have made.

No.

They don't understand when I tell them the price now im paying for those 2 letters. The way my head explodes, curses me everytime I hear others speak about their lives.

No.

It's a choice I made out of fear, blaming it on my introversion, on my trauma.

No.

It's a heavy price I have paid. The cost of saying no.

The cost of being me

#introvert #no #pain #sad #lovely #alone #lets talk #lets speak

[onewiththeloudmind]

We really need a save option in tumblr

As a language lover who can’t possibly afford all of the language lessons I would love to take, over the years I learned the best ways to self-learn them. This introductory phase doesn’t even require a textbook - I am sure everything here can be found online for free.

Disclaimer: this is the method that works the best for me, and I’m sharing it with the intention of helping other people who are stuck. There’s a million different ways to self-learn a language, so if this one doesn’t work out for you, don’t lose motivation!

Disclaimer 2: this method might not work with all languages. I’m sharing this knowledge keeping in mind my experience with Latin (in particular French, Spanish, etc) and East Asian (in particular Korean and Japanese) languages.

Without further ado, here are the steps: 

1. If you’re learning a language that uses a different alphabet, make sure that’s the first thing you learn

Relying on romanization is fine at first, but further down the path it will only serve to confuse you. Romanized words of these types of languages can be written in many different ways, so often they don’t even provide an accurate way of pronouncing them. Furthermore, as you make progress, you won’t be able to access a lot of content in your target language since you won’t find it romanized. 

2. Learn your first words

Before actually getting into all the grammar rules and whatnot, learn your first words! These include, among others:

Greetings

Answers (yes, no, maybe, etc)

Numbers

Please and thank you

Practice their pronunciation to get used to the language’s sounds, and how they’re written (especially if you have to use another alphabet - it’s a chance to practice your calligraphy!).

3. Learn essential vocabulary and grammar

I call these “essential vocabulary/grammar” because they are words you must know to build sentences (other than verbs). These include:

Articles (definite, indefinite, partitive, etc)

Basic pronouns (personal, possessive, etc)

Depending on the language, basic grammatical particles

Sentence order! In many languages, the subject/verb/noun order is totally different. Make sure to know how your target language orders that.

Make sure to also learn their rules and remember the exceptions. The latter are always annoying, but don’t worry - as you progress, you will learn these by heart, and they will eventually come to you naturally!

4. Learn the most basic verbs in the present tense

Like the vocabulary of the previous step, verbs are also essential when building sentences. Now that you’re only a beginner, you don’t need to learn difficult verbs or tenses, so stick with the most used ones:

to be 

to have

to do/make

to say

to go

to know

to think

to see

to want

to give

5. More vocab!

Now that you know your verbs, complement your knowledge by adding more basic vocabulary. Here are some ideas:

Places

Food

Objects

Adjectives

Family members

Knowing these in addition to the grammar points you’ve learned will allow you to construct simple sentences, such as I am going home or This is my sister.

6. Practice for your level

Like many other people, I’m guilty of jumping straight into watching movies and shows in my target language, only to get frustrated with myself when I don’t understand anything despite everything I learned until then. Of course, I’m not saying you shouldn’t do it, since it does help you develop your listening skills (especially if you do it with subtitles!), but I have a tip for the ones who prefer an easier activity.

Look for children’s content! I know this sounds silly at first, but books, movies, shows, etc made for children usually use basic grammar and vocabulary. If you think about it, the listening exercises you find in language grammar books made for beginners often seem like they’re made for children for that reason. Therefore, if you can’t find clips and texts for your level easily, try following this tip!

A few more tips for self-learners + resources

Write a diary in your target language. Even if you don’t know that much, try describing your day the best way you can (even if that means you have to write everything in the present tense). That’s a way of understanding what sort of vocabulary is useful in your daily life and what are your weaknesses.

For you listening skills, other than Netflix, listen to music as well! Seize the opportunity to also learn the new vocabulary you find in the songs.

For speaking skills, if you don’t have anyone to practice with, read texts out loud and record yourself to check your pronunciation. If you’re up to it, finding friends online that speak your target language is also a great way of practicing dialogue!

Most used words in every language

Textbook masterpost

More helpful books!

Random tasks to practice your target language

My blog’s langblr tag for more helpful posts

Happy studying! ✨

[onewiththeloudmind]

Is this in indian libraries too?

the best way to support libraries is to use libraries. go get a card, check something out. not a big reader? they got movies. they got games. yes, like botw and fallout and let’s go eevee. they also have cds that yes, we workers know you take home and rip to your computer. we also do it. 

if you have a well funded library you might even have access to maker spaces that have 3D printers. or video/audio recording equipment. libraries aren’t these tomb silent homes for books any more. they’re community spaces. they’re full of life and things. 

put a middle finger up at jeffrey bezos and support your local library

[onewiththeloudmind]

I feel very bad when I get to know there are more than 1 type of sign language. We had a chance to have a universal language to communicate with literally anyone and we fucked it up.

And yes everyone should learn sign language

Hot take but sign language should be taught in schools as a language option and all cinemas should provide subtitles on all their movie screenings

[onewiththeloudmind]

holy shit... I mean I'm from India and this doesnt seem it will affect me directly... but holy shit. This scews up everything! All stats All data All hypothesis and all projections...down the fucking drain

[onewiththeloudmind]

I feel inadequate most of the time

And my thoughts always bring me down

But my thoughts have no control over my actions

And its the action that makes a difference in the world

So, from today, rather than pulling away

I will surround myself only with people who are better than me.

It may hurt me and trouble me

But in the end, it will help me become the version of myself I was meant to be.

#pain #hard work #lets talk #lets listen #introvert #power #champion #fight #winner #better

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ITS A FREAKING POSTER WRITTEN BY HAND WITH A PEN ON THE WALL OF A COFFEE SHOP!!!

[onewiththeloudmind]

Water, access to healthcare and freedom of speech. Unfortunately we have forgotten these

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Different Stories Resonate with Different People

[onewiththeloudmind]

Me :making a statement about how today's children don't know how to stand on their own too feet.

Everybody else in the pediatric amputation support group: :o

Wow, thanks so much for leaving this very helpful comment on my personal selfies.

Also, why do some people constantly make fun or talk about dietetics in such a disgusting way. No one tolerates discussing any other diseases or health problems that way.

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Ofcourse because I only come on tumblr when my mental health is at its peak and my singleness is not bothering me... still this is goals

Don’t make things complicated, simple is the best❤️

(Not my art, don’t know where it originally came from)