Ok Fediverse I'm throwing up an SOS.
I need to get my self #FediHired. I've been applying, and working with a recruiter, but so far bubkis.
I can only do #Remote work due to health reasons.
I'm a skilled #PatentSpecialist, but also have years of experience in #Accounting, #Research, and #TechnicalWriting. Pretty much if it involves a computer, I can do it (Yes, including websites and graphics). I'm fluent in #English.
The English language is a wonderful thing, and we know some rules without knowing we know them.
‘Have you ever heard that patter-pitter of tiny feet? Or the dong-ding of a bell? Or hop-hip music? That’s because, when you repeat a word with a different vowel, the order is always I A O. Bish bash bosh. So politicians may flip-flop, but they can never flop-flip. It’s tit-for-tat, never tat-for-tit. This is called ablaut reduplication, and if you do things any other way, they sound very, very odd indeed.’ From ‘The Elements of Eloquence’ by Mark Forsyth.
I'll do it again in #english, maybe it is of interest for others too:
@heiseonline is on of the biggest official accounts on #Mastodon by a german media organization. It's now a year old and I had a look into the ~62k followers. Turns out, that federation in the #fediverse seems to work: Less than a fourth are from mastodon.social, the rest are on more than 1900 different instances.
Neil gaiman posted this-
Posting this for the people who think that Tolkien's world-building was something complete and entire and finished before he started to write.
The problem with defending the purity of the English language is that English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore. We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.
“All gendered "-men" nouns immediately become delightful when you substitute "-folk": fisherfolk, countryfolk. And even when there's a perfectly suitable gender-neutral alternative, firefighters & guards pale in comparison to firefolk & watchfolk. In this essay I will”
I've noticed over the past 3 weeks at our current #UK housesit in a tiny #English village, that my normally outgoing and hilarious partner Tony has been reserved and almost--dare I say it--embarrassed by my chattiness and cheerfulness in public. This is not like him, and only happens when we visit the UK.
After he looked uncomfortable when I squeed at some extra large paperclips at the post office (I mean, extra large paperclips, who wouldn't squee?) I finally asked him what the problem was?
To this, I received possibly the best--and-to me, funniest--insight into British culture yet.
Looking extremely pained, he said:
"It's only when I'm here and I can't turn it off! It's bred in. Being middle class Northern English in public, around strangers is like constantly standing in an elevator or at a urinal. You know deep down that anything you say could and probably should embarrass you to death. You constantly feel like you're doing something wrong and worse, somehow, deep down, you know you are. That's why everyone's so superficially outgoing up here to make up for it."
To which, the lady behind him murmured a heartfelt. "Oh aye. That's what it feels like. Every day. You get used to it though." And then she patted him on the back.
They shared a moment of British solidarity, before it got awkward.
Meanwhile I purchased my extra large paperclips and they are awesome.
She suggests Famous Five but I would like something with a bit more modern "mindset" than the girls always helping in the kitchen and the boys in the barn.
Ideas?
Also, thanks for boosts as my bubble is German speaking.
Also, wow! boost some of those good answers from the #Fediverse community... wow! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Hey fediverse please help! I'm looking for a #Korean and #English speaking #interpreter for some short immediate work on an art project interview series. Pays well, and very short requirements, and not very involved. but will need to start pretty soon!!
It's for the Para Real project at New Design Congress https://newdesigncongress.org/en/pub/the-para-real-manifesto
Is this you? Do you know someone? Please get in touch asap - hello@newdesigncongress.org
"Attempting to prevent accents from changing is like sweeping back an incoming tide with a broom – fruitless and defying nature. Instead, we should embrace linguistic diversity, work to combat accentism (discrimination based on a person’s accent), and accept that accents will always continue to change."
Starlings¹, derived from the Old #English word 'Staer', are known for their mesmerizing gatherings in massive flocks during autumn and winter, a breathtaking spectacle known as murmurations.
In #mythology, Starlings have an intriguing connection to Myna birds², both of which are capable of mimicking human speech. One fascinating tale from medieval #Welsh lore revolves around Branwen³, the daughter of Llyr. Mistreated by her Irish husband, Branwen teaches a tamed starling to speak and sends it across the #Irish Sea to inform her brother, Bran, who then raises an army to rescue her. This myth highlights the intelligence attributed to starlings and their association with communication and aid in #folklore.
Additionally, historical names for Starlings reflect various aspects of their behavior and appearance. For instance, the term "Sheep Stare" from #Somerset highlights their habit of alighting on the backs of sheep to pick at ticks in their coats, a behavior beneficial to both parties.
Guess I should probably do an #introduction! Names Alex (they/ze). I'm a university student currently studying #English and #Creative Writing in hopes of being an author one day! I'm currently residint on the east coast of Turtle Island. I enjoy #crocheting, #knitting, drinking #tea, and #vampires. Would love to follow queer #artists and other queer #creatives on here!
the company where I teach is currently looking for blind individuals and individuals with physical disabilities to help teach english. This will be taught in a conversational style with assigned topics. if you are interested and you meet these qualifications, please let me know and I will dm you an email address. I've had this job for 9 years and giving the gift of language is wonderful! boosts would be wonderful. find out more here. www.talkdoit.com #LanguageLearning#English
I was vacationing with a friend on Scotland island, off Sydney, #Australia in this amazing B&B. We were having breakfast at the verandah when the host approached us hesitantly.
"I hope I am not offending you if I ask this, but we were curious why you were speaking #English after we have left."
This is such an amazing story. After private equity fund Melrose shut this automotive factory in 2021, workers occupied and started a #WorkerCoop to repurpose the factory to make cargo bikes and solar panels.