Phrasal verbs from A to Z #day6 - F

It is been a while that I logged in italki last time. Now we use AI every day, offloading our thoughts and writing. However, I feel the increasing need to express in my own words. Undergraduates now face an increasing competitive job market since AI can replace routine work. The education industry is under risk since universities may also be confused about what to teach. For example, for the teaching of writing style, it is difficult too. Students are increasingly using AI to write every homework. But I think that kills creativity. If we can only be the median on the normal distribution, that would undoubtedly kill our opportunity for jobs too. In China, the birth rate is hitting new low. Probably because it is hard for young people to find and secure a job and the education expenses for raising up a good child is high. Technology shocks and macro economic shocks has make this economy in transition.

AIDER OU ASSISTER ? How to say “ TO HELP ” in French ? Want to ask someone for help? Say “Tu peux m’aider ?” - AIDER is the usual verb for everyday help. “J’aide mon amie à préparer son entretien.” I’m helping my friend prepare for her interview. Notice the structure: aider quelqu’un à + verb. - ASSISTER quelqu’un can also mean to help or to assist, often in a professional context. “L’avocat assiste son client.” The lawyer assists his client. But watch out for ASSISTER À: it means to attend, not to help! “J’assiste à un cours de français avec Virginie.” I’m attending a French lesson with Virginie. “J’aide ma prof de français.” I’m helping my French teacher. Your turn: how would you say “Can you help me understand this word?

Choose the correct answer.

Today I went to my club meeting for the first time in while. I’m a member of a club at Kanagawa University’s campus festival, and I’m set of the quiz segment. For the quiz, we use Kahoot, quattro-choice questions, and intro quizzes. Today I created an intro quiz. There are only about three weeks left until the festival, so I’m going to give it my all. Since I didn’t have classes today, I went to bed at 4:00 a.m. and woke up around 11:00 a.m. For lunch, I used RocketNow service to order ramen from a place called Kagetsu Arashi near my house. I cooked the rice myself, added it to the bowl, and ate it—it was really delicious.

I went to Kiyosumi Garden in Tokyo with my friend on Saturday. It is a beautiful park with a lake and places where we can sit and eat. We bought sandwiches at a nearby sandwich shop and ate them in the park. They were very delicious, and I want to go there again. After that, we went to Shimokitazawa, which is famous for its vintage clothes. We bought a lot of cute winter clothes. At night, we had monja-yaki for dinner. From Sunday to Thursday, I work at my part-time job every day. It was a fun and busy week.

Today, I did not have any classes at school, so I was able to spend a relaxing day at home. In the morning, I cleaned my room and organized some of my things. My room became much cleaner, so I felt very comfortable. After that, I watched a movie at home. It was nice to watch a movie without worrying about school or homework. I also had some time to rest and enjoy doing nothing. Recently, I have been busy with classes and other things, so I was happy to have a quiet day. I think taking a break is important because it helps me feel refreshed. From tomorrow, I want to focus on my classes again and do my best at school. I will try to study hard, finish my assignments, and make the most of every day.

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This week, I worked at my part-time job almost every day. I was really tired because I worked a lot. I do not have much money, so I wanted to work as much as possible. The shop is now decorated for Halloween, so I wear a Halloween headband when I work. It is a little embarrassing, but it is also fun. Many customers come to the shop, so I am always busy. I was very tired after work every day. This week, I have my cousin’s wedding, so I do not have to work. I am very happy about that. I want to relax and get some good sleep. I also want to spend some time doing things that I like. I hope I can have a relaxing week.