Published on 12, July, 2020
I was bored and not happy here
Hi Rachael, I would love to be your online friend.
Could you please tell us a bit more about yourself, your hobbies, interests, a bit about your childhood likes, dislikes, how you found out about this site, are you Autistic? ( Diagnosed or self diagnosed?). Interesting stories about your experiences.
Is English your first language? ( I started learning English when I was five) If not how did you learn it? ( I slowly picked it up from other kids at school).
Hope to hear from you soon.
I didn't realise English wasn't your first language. That must have made starting school even more confusing! Do you enjoy being bilingual?
ProtectorOfTheSmall said:Do you enjoy being bilingual?
No, I do not enjoy being bilingual and I do not want to be bilingual.
I am trying to switch from the old language to English everywhere.
I use English everywhere I can. The old language is very slowly disappearing. Now English is almost everywhere for me.
I want to use only one language in my life. English.
I love English.
English is a beautiful language.
Hi Rachael
welcome to the forum. Unfortunately it is against the community rule to share photos and personal information like that.
2. This Community forum is public, so do not post personal or identifying details on it. This includes, but is not limited to, full names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers.
sorry
Safe place always here because National Autistic Society.
Rachael said:Hello California, Can I see your face pictures? . I will picture myself here soon.
Good Afternoon, Rachael.
Thank you for the question.
This is something unexpected.
I am not sure about the pictures.
Why would you like to see the pictures? How are they going to help? What would you like to do with them?
Hello California, Can I see your face pictures? . I will picture myself here soon.
ProtectorOfTheSmall said:I talk to myself a lot, it helps me to work out what i'm doing. That's ok, i hope it helps you. It seems polite to mention that i won't be online for a few days now but i will be happy to continue our language discussions when i return.
Yes, talking to myself helps me a lot.
I am more than happy to continue our language discussion when you return.
Thank you very much!
Her profile also used to say she was born blind......
"Rachael" Writes (Upon their own Profile Page):
" . I am neurotypical NT now and neurodivergent neurodiversity . I am looking new friend or dating . "
To "Rachael": ...Please write more replies. "In your own time", of course.
The more replies you write then the more interaction you may gain from them. I am not the only person to request this. And not just upon this Thread, either...
I talk to myself a lot, it helps me to work out what i'm doing. That's ok, i hope it helps you. It seems polite to mention that i won't be online for a few days now but i will be happy to continue our language discussions when i return.
Rachael said:I not speak to people and I like do things alone everyday.
I also do not like to speak to people in person and I also like to do things alone everyday.
However, I like a little to interact electronically with people.
Then I do not feel so lonely.
Okey.
I not speak to people and I like do things alone everyday.
Good Evening Rachael,
I am sorry but I really do not remember when I started joining the forum.
I discovered the forum here and the registration process itself was quite quick.
Rachael said:Good and same me.
Would you be able to clarify what you are trying to say to me, please?
Hello California , when you start joined this site ?
Good and same me.
I do not speak to many people at work.
I do not like, actually, to speak to people. I prefer to be alone and talk to myself. Then I am the most productive.
I can do so many things at the same time when I am alone, in silence and can focus.
Thank you very much recommending the website. I did not know about this website.
It will definitely help me to find out how any word is pronounced by a native speaker to help with my accent.
Even though it seems difficult, you will be making progress all the time. I often get frustrated when i have to reach for the dictionary again but i am much better than i used to be.
I was going to ask you that next actually. I know my listening and speaking skills in French are poor compared to my reading and writing skills. It depends on what you practice the most i suppose. Do you have to speak to many people for your work? A site that i find useful is this one: https://forvo.com/ because you can find out how any word is pronounced by a native speaker to help with your accent.
I have been learning English since I was 10, I guess.
But intensively only for the last 6 years.
I find it very difficult, painful and slow to learn new languages.
I think one of the reasons is that I do not talk much to people.
So, a lot of my learning comes from written material and videos in English.
You're making a lot of effort. I'm trying to improve my French and it's no easy task, but i do enjoy the process. How long have you been learning English?
ProtectorOfTheSmall said:I think it's an impressive skill to be able to use more than one language. Do you still think in your first language sometimes? Or perhaps exclaim in it if you hurt yourself? It's nice that you like English so much. Do you not need to speak to your family and friends in your first language still?
Mostly, I think in English. Sometimes, I remember and think something in the old something. Then I try harder to switch to English.
I only speak to one person in the old language.
I do not like that old language.
ProtectorOfTheSmall said:That's a fair comment, i can't identify the different regional accents of France. Although i think your English ability is a lot better than my French. That's true, i have a relative from there.
I just want one English.
It is often difficult for me to recognize the words if people speak with different accents.
I think, therefore, I gravitate towards the academic and business English.
That's a fair comment, i can't identify the different regional accents of France. Although i think your English ability is a lot better than my French. That's true, i have a relative from there.
No, I do not listen to all the different regional accents of English.
It is so difficult for me to learn languages.
I am more interested in the written words and the grammar not so much in the accents.
But I do know that there is a different English in the Newcastle area.
That's ok, i'm glad you might find it useful. Do you like to listen to all the different regional accents of English? Do you have a favourite? I like the Yorkshire accent because it seems to sound friendly to me.
ProtectorOfTheSmall said:I found this site where you can do free online courses. I'm doing the French ones, but there are lots of English ones that you might like. I'm not sure what level you would need but you can have a look if you are interested: www.open.edu/.../free-courses
Thank you so much for recommending me the site.
I did not know about this website.
This is really a useful resource.
I found this site where you can do free online courses. I'm doing the French ones, but there are lots of English ones that you might like. I'm not sure what level you would need but you can have a look if you are interested: www.open.edu/.../free-courses
Rachael said:you do not want me friend but not picture.
California does not want to show you his personal picture, and he has been writing to you as a friend. He is being your friend.
Would you be able to clarify of what you are trying to say to me, please?
you do not want me friend but not picture.
Rachael said:Hello California, better private message about send pictures you and myself.
I have a nice avatar picture. I love the avatar picture. I look similar to the picture in the avatar.
Hello California, better private message about send pictures you and myself.
. said:That doesn’t mean you can’t join in with discussions!
Yes, I sometimes like join in with discussions.
That doesn’t mean you can’t join in with discussions!
I understand .