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I'm Cheyenne and on italki to fulfil my lifelong dream of becoming a true polyglot! I have always had a knack for languages, but I find it hard to keep up practicing outside of class without real opportunities to apply what I have learnt. So this is where italki comes to the rescue :) I was born in Amsterdam (Netherlands), my roots are in Suriname, South America (official language is Dutch). Being Dutch, I naturally understand some German, but also bits of other languages that are mixed in with Surinamese Creole language (Sranan Tongo). In Dutch high school I've had the following classes: German, French, Dutch, Spanish and Chinese (the last three more intensively). My interest in Korean language began in 2019 watching SkyCastle on Netflix & many other series after. Currently, I live in the UK & when we are allowed to travel again I hope to have a lot more languages to 'apply' on my travels!
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Korean
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Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
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Soongjae Lee / 이숭재
Korean
Feb 13, 2021
Your pre-class hard work always shows when we study! I really appreciate the effort you put into learning Korean and the laughs you bring to class.
Soongjae Lee / 이숭재
Korean
Jan 16, 2021
Great job on learning two Korean number systems as homework. You have a firm grasp of the things you've learned so teaching a couple of extra things on top of that felt like a breeze. Pronunciation was so on point as well. 수고하셨습니다 ^^
Soongjae Lee / 이숭재
Korean
Jan 9, 2021
Props to Cheyenne for letting the teacher know ahead of time about her as a student and her needs. She's very present, eager to learn, and picks things up quickly.
Olabisi Foluso
Yoruba
Apr 27, 2020
Interesting class as always. Cheyenne is a fast learner.
Activities
  • Corrected
    Stranded and stuck

    I watched the movies then I have a question!
    I watched a movie and then I had a question!

    In the movies: “In this moments,I’m not stranded in space”
    In the movie (it said): "In this moment, I'm not stranded in space"

    And my question is : Why not use stuck ?

    How is different between stranded and stuck?
    What is the difference between stranded and stuck? OR How is 'stranded' different from 'stuck'?

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    May 22, 2020
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  • Corrected
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    May 22, 2020
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  • Corrected
    Toen ik naar Nederland ben verhuisde.

    Ik <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">wohnte</s><s style="color: rgb(0, 138, 0);"> </s>woonde in Los Angeles toen mijn m<s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">a</s>an een nieuwe baan kreeg <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">heeft</s>. In het begin[see note], dacht ik <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">denkte</s> dat we waar Spanje zouden verhuizen <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">verhuisden.</s><s>,</s> <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">M</s>maar de nieuwe baan was <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">war</s> in Nederland.

    In het begin, <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">ik</s> was ik niet blij. Ik <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">spreek</s> sprak Spaans<s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">e</s> en geen Nederlands! Mijn ma<s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">a</s>n komt<s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">m</s> uit Panama! Ik wilde <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">willte</s> naar Spanje verhuiz<s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">s</s>en<s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">.</s>, <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">M</s>maar toen wij in <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">en</s> Nederland aankwamen <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">aan kwamen</s>, <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">ik</s> was ik blij.

    Twee jaar later <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">ik</s> spreek ik <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">alleen</s> een beetje Nederlands <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">twee jaren later</s>, maar nu ben ik heel blij [/'gelukkig'? See note]. De Nederlandse mens<s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">ch</s>en zijn heel vriendelijk<s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">e</s> en <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">hier is het leven</s> het leven is hier makkelijker dan in de VS. Het leven hier is leuk! Ik vind het Nederlandse eten lekker en mijn favoriete plek is <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">het</s> de bazaar bij Beverwijk.

    Ik weet dat ik <s>moet</s> meer Nederlands moet leren.<s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">,</s> Ik wil <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">en ik will</s> meer leren over de cultuur. Ik wil<s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">l</s> hier voor altijd wonen <s style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);">leven voor altijd</s>!
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    In het begin -> 'aanvankelijk'[more formal], 'eerst'[more informal], 'in de eerste instantie' [more formal].
    'In het begin' I would use for example to describe, processes, relationships etc.
    For example, 'In het begin van onze relatie, waren wij heel gelukkig.'

    'Blij' is used to refer to actual, temporary mood, 'gelukkig' is used to refer to overall happiness (in life). I have a feeling you meant to say 'gelukkig' when referring to that you now speak a little bit of Dutch two years on.
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    May 17, 2020
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  • Corrected
    BRITISH ENGLISH CORRECTION - English sentences

    People often tell me that I have some characteristics like<s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">wise</s> my sister.
    She has saved my life during our holiday in the mountains. She is my saviour.
    It is filthy to wash (your) hands in <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">a</s> public toilet<s>s</s> [OR] It is filthy to wash (your) hands in <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">a</s> public toilets.
    The <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">M</s>majority of people in the 17th century lived in servitude.
    I <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">have</s> am concerned about my daughter because she is going to have her first day at elementary school [when?].
    When <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">I met</s> my girlfriend and I met, we felt <s style="color: rgb(230, 0, 0);">something</s> inside of us that we are kindred spirits.
    Don't fiddle around my room. I hate it!

    Saviour is British English spelling,
    0 voted
    May 17, 2020
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    MASK TIME

    Hi i am nathaly, <s>my profession is</s> I am a fashion designer and in this time my life <s>is</s> has changed <s>for</s> because of covid-19 and i am making masks <s>for be</s> to stay safe and to keep <s>for get safe</s> other <s>peopel.</s> people safe.
    0 voted
    May 15, 2020
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  • Commented
    Hi Helena,

    The way English-speaking people use envy, I would translate that as “benijden” rather than “afgunst”.

    Example: “You have got such a nice house! I envy you!”

    “Je hebt zo een mooi huis! Ik benijd jou!”

    Now. Please note, it’s very unusual to say “Ik benijd jou.” People in the Netherlands would actually say “Ik ben jaloers!” Which translates to “I am jealous”. Even though that’s used in an informal sense. Like Miss Lien & Simon said below.

    Also I would not use “afgunst” as a translation for envy, as this has a much more negative connotation & envy is a littttttle more positive than that!


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    April 23, 2020
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  • Commented
    Hi Iva,

    Dat hangt af van de situatie. Ik denk dat je vaker blij zult gebruiken dan gelukkig (tenzij je veel reflecteert over het leven).

    Ik denk ook dat over het algemeen blij oppervlakkig is, vergeleken met gelukkig.
    Blij gebruik ikzelf vooral om mijn huidige mood/gemoedstoestand te beschrijven (inderdaad meer tijdelijk).
    Gelukkig gebruik ik meer om bijvoorbeeld een fase in mijn leven te omschrijven.

    Ben het vooral eens met onderstaande comment, dat om dit onderscheid te leren, je het beste kan opletten in welke context het wordt gebruikt!
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    April 22, 2020
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