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Hello! My name is Lauren, and my Chinese name is 罗阾. I speak native English and really enjoy learning Mandarin Chinese, though I am mostly self-taught. I have been to China 4 times, and can't wait to go back. I work in the arts and adult community education. I currently live in Portland, Oregon and really love how lush and green it is here. I'm looking to get much better at conversational Chinese, and along the way learn to read and write characters. I'm more interested in everyday application than going through a step-by-step course.
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May 27, 2021
罗阾的发音很好，理解能力也很强，期待讨论更多话题。加油~
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    You can bring your cell phone to Japan. If you don't want to carry your cell phone all day, you can bring your laptop along instead. I am carrying my umbrella in case it starts to rain. I don't bring an umbrella unless there is rain in the forecast. Carry - the action of physically carrying something (in your hands) Bring - doesn't have to be related to something physical, but relates to something that comes along with you: Bring your ideas for the project with you next time. Bring your laptop (in your backpack).
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    July 29, 2020
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    Here is how I would shift it around: In return, I can help you with your Russian. I have a Bachelor's degree in journalism, so I have a lot of professional experience. Hope this helps!
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    May 25, 2020
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    Hmm.... This doesn't make sense as written. Maybe these: Mental diversion? Mentally disturbed? Mentally divided? The first two don't really make that much sense, so I'd assume it is the third. Like: The dog is mentally divided (having a hard time choosing between) between chasing a squirrel or going to her owner for a treat.
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    May 25, 2020
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    I'm learning Mandarin, and I listen and watch a lot that I don't understand. I feel like it helps a lot with intonation and cadence, and your brain will begin to pick out more bits here and there that it recognizes. So I recommend it :)
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    May 24, 2020
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    START is similar to SET OUT, but can't be directly replaced. I'm STARTING a production process to package trout filets. I'm SETTING OUT to START a production process to package trout fillets. START or STARTING here is more of a current, present tense action, and SETTING OUT to me means more like 'you're going to start' - describing an action that you will do in the future, that you're planning to do. "We will set out to load the shipping container next Monday." - This one works because it 'will set out' is referring to an action occurring in the future. "We will set out the production process of fresh trout." - This one doesn't make sense as written. It reads more like you will 'describe the process,' 'write out the details' of the production process.
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    May 24, 2020
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    This reads like you're trying to ask a question, but it is a statement. Here are some question options for you: Who should get a haircut during lockdown? Who should cut your hair during lockdown? Should you cut your hair during lockdown? Who should you get to cut your hair during lockdown? Who should cut their hair during lockdown? I hope this helps!
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    May 24, 2020
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    'us' should be 'use' Otherwise great!
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    May 24, 2020
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    Wearing a mask is one of many preventative measures. Wearing a mask is one of countless preventative measures.
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    May 24, 2020
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    For the show Game of Thrones, each character is 'playing' in the game of becoming the next king or queen. They are trying to take over the 'throne' to become the leader. They are like pawns in chess and are all trying to take over the throne. Hope this helps!
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    May 24, 2020
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