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A Little Thing
I want to share a little thing I encountered last night.
It was on my way home from a six-hour hike and a three-hour bus -- between the hike and bus, my friends and I had waited for several trail-missing club members for 1.5 hours, so it was much later than usual.
When I got off the bus, I was pretty exhausted. Just a few minutes after I said goodbye to my friend, I noticed a group of foreigners gathering around a phone, and they seemed to be having some trouble, so I came up to offer help.
They were a big family traveling in Shanghai and trying to find a restaurant. Since it was quite late, the restaurants in the shopping malls were closed. I led them to a restaurant nearby, where I ordered delivery several times.
I was so tired that I couldn't remember their hometown or other things they told me, but I'm happy that I was able to help.
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
Was auf meinem Schreibtisch steht
Auf meinem Schreibtisch stehen Papiere, die ich studiere. Derzeit ist ganz oben auf dem Stapel der Papier Rafts. Ich habe auch ein Kochbuch auf meinem Schreibtisch, denn ich weiß nicht, wo ich es sonst hinlegen kann. Man kann auch dort meine Tablette finden. Ich benutze sie, um Bücher zu lesen und Sprachen zu studieren. Dann finden wir auch ein Notizbuch, wo ich manchmal schreibe, was mir in den Geist kommt. Zuletzt steht mein Laptop auf meinem Schreibtisch. Natürlich benutze ich es bei der Arbeit.
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
Les accents australiens
Chaque pays a plusieurs accents. Généralement, ce sont des accents régionaux, par exemple le français méridional ou le français parisien. Mais ils peuvent être liés à la classe économique, par exemple tous les accents de Londres. Parfois j’entends des étrangers parler des accents australiens comme s’ils étaient régionaux : un accent de l'Ouest, ou un accent du Nord. Mais ils sont vraiment fondés sur les classes. En fait, il y a trois principaux accents d’Australie : l’accent « général » , l’accent « ocker » (ou même « plouc »), et l’accent « cultivé » (qui ressemble à la received pronunciation). Pour donner des exemples de chacun, Hugh Jackman a un accent général, Steve Irwin avait un accent ocker et Cate Blanchett a un accent cultivé. Les gens qui ont l'accent cultivé sont souvent pris pour des Anglais, même par les Australiens. L’accent « ocker » est l’accent le plus connu et le plus représenté au cinéma de Hollywood. Je suppose que ça a l’air typiquement australien. En tout cas, la grande majorité des Australiens utilisent l’accent général, indépendamment de l’endroit où ils ont grandi. Les gens qui ont grandi à Sydney ont le même accent que ceux qui ont grandi à Perth, malgré les milliers de kilomètres. Cependant, il y a une exception : l’accent d’Adélaïde. Adélaïde est la capitale de l’Australie-Méridional. Les gens qui viennent d’Adélaïde ont souvent un accent cultivé, indépendamment de sa classe. C’est un peu étrange ! Je voudrais en apprendre plus sur les accents français. Malheureusement, ma compréhension orale n’est pas encore suffisante pour les différencier ; je peux percevoir seulement les accents forts. Mais j'espère qu'un jour je pourrai différencier et apprécier tous les accents français, avec toutes leurs variétés et leurs idiosyncrasies.
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
Le permis de conduire
Moi, j'habite en Australie. Ici, je dirais que c'est un peu difficle d'obtenir un permis de conduire. Pas parce qu'il y a beaucoup de classements, mais plutôt, il y a un grand nombre de heures qu'une personne doit completer pour gagner un permis de conduire. En ce moment, je suis en train d'obtenir mon permis de conduire - j'ai mon permis d'apprentissage. Alors, pour recevoir mon permis complet, je doit faire cent vingt heures de conduire ainsi que vingt heures le soir. Malheureusement, c'est pour cette raison qu'il va me prendre beaucoup de temps pour obtenir mon permis de conduire. Je suis élève, et à cause de ça, je n'ai pas de temps pour pratiquer à conduire. Après je finis mes heures, j'espère que je pourrai réussir mon examen de conduite!
May 17, 2026
Die Sprachen menschlich halten
Viele sind der Meinung, es sei nutzlos geworden, eine Fremdsprache zu lernen, denn es gibt heute automatische Übersetzungsdienste, die alles, was wir wollen, automatisch und sofort übersetzen. Was geschieht aber, wenn der Internet aus irgendwelchem Grund unzugänglich ist? Es ist unbestreitbar, dass automatische Übersetzung vor kurzem viele Fortschritte gemacht hat. Menschliche Übersetzer sagen, sie müssen jetzt überprüfen, was die KI schon übersetzt hat. In anderen Worten sind sie eher Lektoren für KI geworden.
Jedoch ist ein blindes Vertrauen in solche Dienste irregeleitet. Mit Fachsprachen und bestimmten Soziolekten (wie Jugendsprache, Slang, Argot usw.)zeigen sie sehr oft ihre Grenzen. Außerdem beschäftigen sie sehr schlecht mit kontextabhängigen Sprachen. In einigen Sprachen wie Japanisch und Koreanisch sind viele Informationen im Satz absichtlich weggelassen, wenn sie dank dem Kontext verständlich sind. Es ist Computerprogrammen schwierig, jene Informationen zu erkennen und daher eine ausreichende Übersetzung zu erzeugen. Auch mit agglutinativen Sprachen wie Türkisch haben automatische Übersetzer Schwierigkeiten — das habe ich persönlich festgestellt!
Eine Welt, in der die Sprachen der ausschließliche Bereich der Maschinen wären, kann ich mir nicht vorstellen. Sprachen sind Produkte der Menschheit: Sie gehören zu den Merkmalen, die uns wirklich menschlich ausmachen, also sollten sie das Geschäft der Menschen bleiben, und automatische Übersetzer sollte man nur als Werkzeuge benutzen.
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
Los malentendidos ocurren, ¿sabes?
A (Compañera de cuarto): "¿Por qué la sala todavía es sucia? B, pensé que estabámos de acuerdo en la limpiarás."
B (Compañera de cuarto): "Ah, lo siento. Malinterpreté que dijiste. Pensé que dijiste 'pala', no 'sala'."
A: "Ah, okey. ...Espera un segundo, ¡ni siquiera tenemos una pala!"
B: "Yo lo sé. Por eso tampoco hice nada al respecto a la pala."
May 17, 2026
Driving test
I have a driving test next Friday. To prepare for it, I did a lot of practices over the last two months. It took much time for me to decide to get my driver's license--I become anxious on the road easily because I've been in a road accident when I was a child. Luckily, I've been feeling more relaxed recently, thanks to practice. My driving instructor also said I have a good chance of passing my driving test on the first try.
I hope everything goes smoothly on Friday.
May 17, 2026
Murakami-sama Kourin（村神様降臨）
“Murakami the God has been summoned.”
The White Sox newcomer from Japan has been surprising MLB experts, and some scouts from other teams now regret misjudging his ability and failing to acquire him. With today’s two home runs against the Cubs, he has surged past Aaron Judge of New York Yankees and taken over the home‑run lead across both leagues.
“Murakami-sama Kourin” (“Murakami the God has been summoned”) is a meme often used by Japanese media to describe Murakami’s incredible performances, especially when he hits a huge home run. The suffix -sama is a very respectful way of addressing someone in Japanese, originally used for gods or people of very high status. In this meme, it gives Murakami a god‑like status. His nickname comes from combining his name Murakami with the word kami, which means “god” in Japanese. Kourin refers to a god appearing or descending as if responding to people’s prayers.
Watching MLB has become a great pastime for me thanks to Shohei Ohtani’s amazing two-way play and Murakami’s potential to become this season’s home run king.
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
Cast Away
"Cast Away" is an adventure film from the United States.
The story took place in 1995 and was starred by Tom Hanks.
The plane crashed unexpectedly in the South Pacific, and he was left on a deserted island for over 1,500 days.
Everyone thought he died in the air crash, but in fact he survived.
There was no lighter, no mobile phone, no electricity, and no Bible.
There were snakes, wild animals, and mosquitoes.
He lived on the island, relying on a volleyball as his companion.
He named the volleyball Wilson.
There was no anyone else on the island, so he could only talk to Wilson every day.
At least he didn't lose his linguistic ability on a deserted island.
It is very important that everyone should have their own Wilson.
Life on the deserted island was very tough, and he became a modern Robinson.
I really like this film very much.
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
Cómo Instagram influyó en mi francés
16.05.2026
¿Qué tipo de contenido aparecía en tu feed de Instagram?
Cuando era más joven, muchos tipos de vídeos aparecían en mi feed de Instagram, especialmente fotos de París, algunos gimnasios de escalada en roca en Francia y vídeos sobre cómo aprender francés.
Antes de mi viaje a Francia en junio de 2024, veía muchos vídeos cortos sobre turismo en París un mes antes de los Juegos Olímpicos de 2024 y cómo hablar francés como un nativo. Por ejemplo, aprendí algunas frases y palabras gracias a estos vídeos, especialmente los vídeos de Easy French y French Mornings with Elisa.
May 17, 2026
English literature
In 1990s, British English is widely taught in Asia.
My university major was in English literature, so I love talking about English literature.
My favorite novel is Robinson Crusoe.
I have read Robinson many times.
And repeat the stories in my own words.
Retelling is the best way of learning English.
Friday was very loyal to Robinson.
Friday is not only a partner for Robinson, but also a capable assistant.
May 17, 2026
David and Goliath
In 1000 BC, there was a long conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines.
Goliath, the strongest warrior of the Philistine army, was at least 2.9 meters .
David was just a young shepherd, about 15 years old.
Why did David win over Goliath?
David was weak, but he defeated Goliath by trusting in God.
He eventually became the second king of Israel.
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026
Dutch Culture
The name Netherlands means lowland, a reference to the country's low elevation and flat topography.
The Netherlands is known as a cycling paradise with an extensive network of bike paths.
There are over a thousand different types of Dutch cheese, so be sure to try some cheese.
The windmills are an iconic symbol of the Netherlands.
Although the numbers have been significantly reduced over time, you can still find over one thousand windmills all over the country.
Whether you are exploring the canals of Amsterdam cycling through tulip fields or enjoying the local cuisine, you'll be surprised by how fluently the Dutch speak English.
Why are the Dutch so fluent in English?
In the Dutch education system, English is compulsory.
The main reason is that the media always has subtitles and everything is in English (movies, series and TV shows).
If you watch a James Bond movie in France, it is translated into French.
However, the movies you watch in the Netherlands are in English.
In conclusion, the Netherlands is a country famed for its windmills, bicycles and towering citizens.
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