*Why your partner cannot answer your grammar and language questions?* When someone speaks a language well, it doesn’t always mean they can clearly state why certain grammar, pronunciation or usage “feels right.” Here’s a simple explanation: First vs. Second Language Acquisition First Language (L1): Acquired naturally from birth. Children learn by listening, interacting, imitating — they don’t study grammar rules, they absorb them. Second Language (L2): Learned later, often with less constant exposure and more formal instruction. Learners may need to study rules, practice intentionally, make mistakes, and get feedback. So this is why, your partner might not be able to explain those deep grammar questions that you get. He, she or they think as a first language and they don’t have the same clash of languages that you have or experience. How to solve this issue? Finding a professional language teacher that connects with you and understand your needs is crucial.

She decided to __________ a new hobby after retiring from work. a) take up b) put off c) look after d) break into

I changed my hair color last Saturday. It’s gray color, and I love it! My friends praised me. Yesterday, it was a little blue, but it’s gray now. I worked hard on styling my hair today. I want to show many acquaintance and go somewhere with my best friend or family.

Tests are starting next week, so I need to study hard. Besides school exams, I also have to prepare for the Coffee Advisor certification for part-time job . It’s a bit overwhelming to study for both, but I’ll do my best. I just need to stay focused and keep going step by step!

It’s important to stay __________ if you want to succeed in life. a) lazy b) motivated c) nervous d) bored

I have a lot of tests next week and I feel very impatient. If I don't start studying from now on, I won't be able to make it in time. I want to do my best because there are only classes that I can't miss anything. What worries me the most is living things. I would like to study more than other subjects.

what are you interested in? what are you brilliant at? is your boss good as communicating?

Today, I spent the whole day doing nothing in particular. I just stayed at home, laying around, watching videos, scrolling through social media, and taking naps. Time passed so quickly that I almost forgot to post my daily update. It’s strange how doing nothing can still make a day feel like it disappears in a second. Anyway, here I am, writing just in time before the day ends. Good night!

It was scorching hot today – almost gave me heatstroke! Since it was so unbearably hot, I bailed on MeeMaw going to church. Sorry, Lord, forgive me. Instead, I watched telly all day with the AC on full blast. The show was called "Blade of Exorcism". Basically, it’s about supernatural battles where the protagonist uses a special, blazing blade to fight evil ghosts and demons, protecting our world from their evil influence. Admittedly cliche, but the action scenes are absolutely epic. Huge thanks to Dad for tracking down the English dubbed version for me!

Reddit seems to think italky has the best chance of a good exchange. Well, so there's that. lol.