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Procrastination | How To Stop Hey guys, as you may have seen I recently made a post asking for advice or tips on how to stop procrastinating because I haven’t been doing much work recently and have been falling behind in my classes and didn’t have the motivation to catch up. Well, I received a lot of helpful advice that I’m really thankful for, and I’ve received a couple of messages asking me to share the advice that I received so I’m going to summarise the things that were said to me below. I want to give a big shout out to @octoberswimmer, @littlebigmouse, @ex-nihilo-persona, @icystudying, @notprincesscharming, @chokopan, @study-the-thing, @sweetscientist, and all of the anon messages that I received for all of their advice! Tips and Advice to Stop Procrastinating:
Create a studyblr dedicated to what you’re studying so that you’re motivated more to study in order to create new content for the blog.
Follow more studyblrs so that as you scroll through your dashboard you can see how productive everyone else is being and become inspired to be the same.
Listening to music can help you focus. Spotify has a bunch of already made playlists to help you focus and study, or you could easily create your own playlists on Youtuber, Soundcloud, Spotify, etc.
Dedicate an area at your home specifically for studying or being productive so that when you’re in this area your brain and your body know that you have to be productive while there. Your bed is one of the worst places to study because your brain usually relates your bed to sleeping, so you might become really tired while studying in bed. If you get distracted easily at your own home then try to go to a library or a cafe. Somewhere that you can’t get easily distracted!
Turning off or putting away your phone or anything else that may distract you is a good idea. There’s a lot of extensions for your browser that you can install that can block certain websites for a period of time so that you can’t go on them to procrastinate!
Try to prepare some snacks and something to drink before you start studying so that you don’t wander off halfway through and then not return!
Split a major task that you have to complete into say three or four smaller tasks so that it doesn’t seem as daunting to you and starting it may seem easier.
Do the 50/10 or 30/30 rule. Do work for 50 minutes and then have a 10 minute break, or work for 30 minutes and have a 30 minute break. Find an interval that works best for you and try to keep at it until you’re motivated enough to work for longer periods of time. This helps to break up a seemingly large or scary workload.
Just do ONE thing. Start with answering one question, one sentence of an essay, or doing one page of required reading. If you feel motivated enough to keep going, then keep trying, but if you don’t you can stop there knowing you’ve at least started and that it might not be as hard the next time you start.
Doing it first thing in the morning might make you feel better. The more you put it off throughout the day, the worse and more guilty you may feel.
Be honest with yourself and try to do the important tasks first, especially if there is a deadline coming.
Just do it! Starting is the hardest part and once you’ve actually begun doing what you’ve been putting off, you’ll find that it’s not as difficult or as scary as you were making it out to be.
How to Start Studying at Home In Eight Steps:
Step One: Make your bed and clean your room.
Step Two: Brush your teeth, wash your face, brush your hair, and get changed into something clean and comfortable.
Step Three: Clean and organise your study space.
Step Four: Put the materials that you will need on your study space (your pens + notebooks, textbooks, laptop, headphones, etc.)
Step Five: Prepare some snacks and something to drink.
Step Six: Put on some relaxing music or something that will help you focus.
Step Seven: Open your notebooks, textbooks, and laptop to the documents or pages that you need.
Step Eight: Just do it.
I really liked something that @icystudying said, “Motivation isn’t a bus that will stop for you, it’s a car you need to drive.”
That’s a question I asked myself many times. So I spent a lot of time on blogs and websites telling me that you can’t name an exactly number. Of course you can’t but I was just searching for an “around this” number. Everyone knows that there is no magical number like 1000 and then you’ll speak your target language but with 999 you wouldn’t. I just wanted “around this” numbers to be motivated, to have a goal, to have a direction I can keep in mind. It was a pain in the ass to get an answer to this. And I want to share it with you guys, so you don’t have to waste your time on several blogs and giant textwalls to get just a little bit closer to this answer. Don’t forget these are just “around this” numbers and it’s very(!) important that you also use them and SPEAK your target language. _______________________________________ 100 most common words make up 50% of conversations.
300 most common words make up 65% of conversations.
2.000 most common words make up 90% of conversations. _______________________________________ What are the different levels of a language?
A1: 500 words A2: 1.000 words
B1: 2.000 words B2: 4.000 words
C1: 8.000 words C2: 16.000 words _______________________________________
And here a little bit detailed:
250 words - without these words, you can’t make a sentence.
750 words - is needed for everyday conversations.
2.500 words - will allow you to say most things you want, but sometimes in an awkward way.
5.000 words - is an active vocabulary of a (not high educated) native speaker.
10.000 words - is an active vocabulary of a (high educated) native speaker.
20.000 words - is needed in your passive vocabulary to fully understand work of literature by a notable author.
Truth Bomb
1.)!What is the difference between te tu and ti and when to use them. 2.) me ayudas vs tu ayudas vs me ayudó vs yo ayudo. 3.) Why do people use Lo? And how to use it?
To make it easier, I will answer in three parts and I’ll tag you in the other posts so you don’t miss anything^^
These three personal pronouns all refer to the second person of the singular.
TÚ
Tú is the pronoun that acts as subject (you). In Spanish, speakers often skip the subject pronouns, because it is understood who you’re talking about when conjugating the verb.
Tú comes. (x) Comes. You eat.
You must also use tú when comparing and (tú) is the second object of comparison.
Soy más alta que ti tú.I’m taller than you.
Check here the difference between usted and tú.
⚠️Tú is not the same as tu (possessive your)
Tú tienes tu casa y yo tengo la mía. You have your house and I have mine.
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TI
If (tú) follows a preposition, it becomes ti, except for con*, según, and entre.
Según tú, mañana lloverá. Según tiAccording to you, tomorrow it will rain.
Entre tú y yo, no me gusta la lluvia. Entre ti y míBetween you and me, I don’t like rain.
Tienes todo tu futuro ante ti. You have all your future before you.
*Remember that con ti is not correct, you must use contigo (with you). Also look at the difference between the prepositions con and sin + ti.
Estoy mejor contigo. I’m better with you.
Estoy mejor sin ti. I’m better (off) without you.
*** *** ***
TE
Works as direct and/or indirect object and can also be found in reflexive verbs’ forms. Te can go before or after the verb:
Te quiero. I love you.
Quiérete.Love yourself.
Broadly speaking, te = a ti (and sometimes para ti) (You/To You). But te goes before the verb and a ti goes after.
Te preparé el desayuno. Preparé el desayuno para ti. I cooked you (some) breakfast.
You can also use both to emphasize something.
Te quiero a ti.
I love you / I want you (and no one else).

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No one is instantly a perfect student. It’s well known that ‘’perfect’’ studying requires some practice. Fortunately, there is a bunch of information available on this topic on the internet. In this way everyone can become a professional student.
1. Choosing the right study spot
Create a study space
Desk organisation
Study music (x) (x) (x)
Remove distractions
Study space guide
2. Being well equipped
Studyblr on a budget
Organizing systems
How to stationery smart
Save money on stationery
School supplies shopping
Study apps everyone needs to use
Things you need in high school
Things that are useful in college
DIY school supplies
3. Getting focused
How to concentrate
Useful apps for focus
How to focus when a thousand things happen at the same time
Tips on staying focused
Academic goals
Getting started
4. Improve your handwriting
Handwriting goals
Improve your handwriting (1) (2) (3)
Fake calligraphy
How to calligraphy
Some banners
Some fonts to try out
5. Taking useful notes
Cornell notes
Outline notes
Alternative to flashcards
Taking notes in class
Or during a lecture
Mindmaps
Highlighting
Typing your notes
Flashcards
Feymann’s technique
Colour coding
Sticky notes
Annotating
Decorate your notes
2 notebook method
Taking notes efficiently
6. Creating an efficient study routine in your life
How to create a study habit
Public transport productivity
Prevent the curve of forgetting
Make the most of your day
Study snacks
Succeed at school
Effective studying
Improve memory
Last minute studying
10 best study habits
After school routine
7. Planning your studies
Scheduling studying masterpost
Promodoro method
Plan during your study breaks
Bullet journalling
Plan for multiple tests using a calendar
Use printables
Use your productivity wisely
Be more productive with a planner
7 ways to better organise your study time
8. Study strategies
Types of learners + strategies
Study skills for test taking
Study strategies masterpost
SQ3R reading method
Tips for effectively studying
Finding your perfect study method
How to memorise
Studying in a group
Study from textbooks
Quizing yourself
Secrets of a straigt A - student
My other masterposts
Scheduling studying
Acing vocab lists
Language learning and langblr tips from me
What to learn first when learning a new language
How to stay motivated when learning languages
How to learn a language with a different script
How to learn kanji
Vocabulary list topics
How to make vocabulary lists
How to expand your vocabulary
How to learn vocabulary and verb endings
How to improve your listening skills
How to practice speaking your target language
How to go from intermediate to advanced in your target language
How to learn two (or more) languages at once
How to learn all the languages you want
How to avoid mixing up languages
How to study languages with depression
How to practice speaking when you have social anxiety
How to study with a language exchange partner and what to talk about with them
How to study with Duolingo
How to make a language notebook
How to divide your language notebook/what to write in your language notebook
How to use bullet journal in language learning
How to find native speakers to practice with
How to know what level you are in your languages
How to start a langblr
Do you know any tests for checking Japanese level?
Hi there, after a quick google I found this website which has a variety of online self-check tests to see which level of Japanese (beginner/intermediate/advanced) as well as which JLPT level (N5/N4/N3/N2/N1) you fall into.There’s also this website, and this one!
Infographic by Japanesevideocast Source [x]
Super helpful, the different systems of counting can be soo tricky sometimes!
@deviljhovial
Japanese is such a fun and interesting language to learn. This graphic makes me miss my classes from uni.
Saturday langspo x

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Medical Terminology! YAY! ✺◟( • ω • )◞✺
Just more fun words to know. :)
◎━━━━━━━━━━━◎ Acne にきび : 面皰 Allergy アレルギー Asthma ぜんそく : 喘息 Bee sting ハチさしきず : ハチ刺し傷 Bruise だぼくしょう : 打撲傷 Burn やけど : 火傷 Cold かぜ : 風邪 Constipation べんぴ : 便秘 Cough せき : 咳 Diarrhea げり : 下痢 Dizziness めまい : 目眩 Ear infection じえん : 耳炎 Fatigue ひろう : 疲労 Fever ねつ : 熱 Flu インフルエンザ Food poisoning しょくちゅうどく : 食中毒 Frostbite とうしょう : 凍傷 Headache ずつう : 頭痛 Heartburn むねやけ : 胸焼け Hives じんましん : 蕁麻疹 Indigestion しょうかふりょう : 消化不良 Ingrown nail かんにゅうそう : 陥入爪 Itchy かゆい : 痒い Lump こぶ : 瘤 Nausea はきけ : 吐き気 Nosebleed はなぢ : 鼻血 Pain くつう : 苦痛 Rash はっしん : 発疹 Runny nose はなみず : 鼻水 Sore throat のどのいたみ : 喉の痛み Sprain ねんざ : 捻挫 Sunburn ひやけ : 日焼け Toothache しつう : 歯痛 Vomiting おうと : 嘔吐 ◎━━━━━━━━━━━◎
In honor of the new year, here is my simple tutorial for setting up and maintaining a language journal. I’ve made 3 so far using this method for spanish, french, and italian because it’s so simple. Disfruta y espero que logres sus metas de lengua este año! <3
What You’ll Need:
composition book
highlighters
flashcard(s)
black ink pen
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Welcome vocabulary list
いらっしゃいませ (irasshaimase) - Welcome used in shops
歓迎: かんげい (kangei) - Welcome/ reception
迎え: むかえ (mukae) - meeting/ greeting/welcome
有難い: ありがたい (arigatai) - grateful/ thankful/welcome/appreciated/ evoking gratitude
接待: せったい (settai) - reception/ welcome/ serving (food) /wining and dining/ business entertainment/ corporate entertainment/ entertaining politicians
優待: ゆうたい (yuutai) - preferential treatment/hospitality/warm reception/ welcome
耳より: みみより (mimiyori) - welcome (news)/ inviting/encouragingtempting/ hopeful
奉迎: ほうげい (hougei) - welcome
接遇: せつぐう (setsuguu) - reception, welcome
迎い: むかい (mukai) - meeting, greeting, welcome
どういたしまして (douitashimashite) - you are welcome, don’t mention it, not at all, my pleasure
お帰りなさい: おかえりなさい (okaerinasai) - Welcome home
もてなす (motenasu) - to entertain/ to make welcome
優遇: ゆうぐう (yuuguu) - favorable treatment/favourable treatment/ hospitality/warm reception/good treatment/ hearty welcome
ようこそ (youkoso) - welcome!/nice to meet you!
厚遇: こうぐう (kouguu) - cordial welcome/ hearty welcome/kind treatment/ hospitality
歓待: かんたい (kantai) - warm welcome/friendly reception/ hospitality/ entertainment
歓送迎会: かんそうげいかい (kansougeikai) - party to welcome (e.g. new employees) and send off (e.g. retiring employees)
新歓コンパ: しんかんコンパ (shinkankonpa) - welcome party for new students, club members, etc.
下にも置かない: したにもおかない (shitanimookanai) - giving a royal welcome/extending every courtesy
Random Japanese Verbs #1
This is the beginning of a list of verbs that will be included on my Japanese final for Levels 3 / 4.
I’m still a beginner, so if there are any mistakes, please correct me! Also, some of these are generally written without kanji, but I thought I’d still include the kanji.
出来る(できる)to be able to do
怒る(おこる)to become angry
答える(こたえる)to answer
感謝する(かんしゃする)to be grateful / to appreciate
着く(つく)to arrive
聞く(きく)to hear / to listen
質問する(しつもんする)to ask a question
付ける(つける)to attach
いる to be (animate things like people and animals)
ある to be (inanimate objects like desks and books)
成る(なる)to become
始まる(はじまる)to begin
生まれる(うまれる)to be born
借りる(かりる)to borrow
連れて来る(つれてくる)to bring someone
持って来る(もってくる)to bring something
買う(かう)to buy
聞こえる(きこえる)to be audible
見える(みえる)to be visible
気を付ける(きをつける)to be careful
風邪を引く(かぜをひく)to catch a cold
応援する(おうえんする)to cheer
噛む(かむ)to chew
片付ける(かたづける)to straighten up (i.e. a room)
掃除する(そうじする)to clean
閉める(しめる)to close
来る(くる)to come
比べる(くらべる)to compare
渡る(わたる)to cross (i.e. a bridge)
込む(こむ)to be crowded
泣く(なく)to cry
切る(きる)to cut
死ぬ(しぬ)to die
食事する(しょくじする)to dine
漬ける(つける)to dip
離婚する(りこんする)to divorce
する to do
ホームステイをする to do a home stay
自己紹介する(じこしょうかいする)to do a self-introduction
頑張る(がんばる)to do one’s best
書く(かく)to write / to draw
飲む(のむ)to drink
運転する(うんてんする)to drive
食べる(たべる)to eat
勤める(つとめる)to be employed (at)

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Have you ever heard of of tried the 六度法 (Rokudo method) for writing kanji beautifully? It’s basically a series of 6° angled lines that are supposed to help your kanji look well balanced and aesthetically pleasing.
I’ve seen some kanji workbooks designed for Japanese people recently with this kind of grid system, I’m curious to see if it gives me a neater or more natural writing style than the kind of kanji writing grid I currently prefer:
I’ve been told by native speakers several times that whilst my kanji are very legible, they’re too font-like, meaning they don’t have the slope and sweep that they would if written by a native speaker. I know studying calligraphy could potentially help this, but before I try formal study I thought I’d give this a try. There’s a video series that can help you learn how to try this system for yourself.
I made this printable so you can try it out, if you use it, please tag me in a picture of the results, I’d love to see how you do and hear your thoughts on this.
You can download the PDF here.
What’s “kun-yomi” and “on-yomi”?
Hey there!
Firstly, thanks for the question. I’ll try and keep my answer concise, but I’ll also link some more detailed explanations on various websites if you’re interested in the full story.
History:
To understand what “kun-yomi” and “on-yomi” are, you first need to understand the origin of the Kanji system used by the Japanese language today. Kanji were imported to Japan a very, very long time ago from China. They are the writing system used by China. However, because Chinese and Japanese used very different sounds, the pronunciation of the original chinese kanji was not conserved exactly. Hence, every kanji was associated with at least two readings; one reading which matched the chinese sound as closely as possible, the on-yomi reading, and a second reading which represented the native Japanese reading for the concept, the kun-yomi reading. To illustrate this point, I’ll use the kanji 山 as an example.
Sidenote: In dictionaries and learning resources it is customary to always write the on-yomi reading first as a mark of respect and acknowledgement as to the original origin of kanji (China), however for the ease of explanation I’ll write the kun-yomi reading first this time.
Readings:
Kun-yomi: Taking the example kanji 山, meaning “mountain” - the Japanese made an association between the meaning of the kanji, i.e “mountain” and the word they already used to describe a mountain, やま。Hence, this is the kun-yomi reading - a reading which matches the concept of a kanji with the native Japanese word to describe it.
On-yomi: The Japanese then adopted a second reading for the Kanji to match the native Chinese reading as closely as possible. When the Chinese see the character 山, they read it as something equivalent to さん。Hence, this is the on-yomi reading. However, since Japanese uses different sounds to Chinese, the pronunciation can still differ slightly from the true native Chinese reading.
山:Mountain
On-yomi: さん
Kun-yomi: やま
Does Any of This Even Matter?
Yes. As a general rule, the kun-yomi reading for a kanji is used when it appears on its own, but when multiple kanji appear together in a compound, the on-yomi reading is used. However, this is not a golden rule and there are always exceptions. It’s best to take it more as a rule of thumb and learn the critical exceptions for each kanji as you encounter them. The bottom line: If you want to understand and read complex Japanese words and sentences, you absolutely must know both readings.
I’m far from an expert on this matter, and I don’t feel like I’ve really done the matter justice, so I highly suggest you read the material found in the links below to get a more consolidated account of the history and mechanics around the kanji reading system. At any rate, I hope this helps!
Bibliography:
Wikipedia
Tofugu
NihongoMaster
Learn Japanese Adventure
Youtube Videos:
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