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So I came up with this great idea for a fake beard using fiber mascara and I realized there were no tutorials out there for this already. So I made one myself. It works really well and is very realistic!!

here are some links to some fiber mascaras as well as the type I used (I’m sure you guys can find one at a cheaper price though)

here is the absolute best crossplay makeup tutorial I highly recommend it

I’m so sorry for my handwriting I did my best I swear

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In hopes of inspiring younger generations, NASA created this series of gorgeous retro travel posters that encourage you to imagine a future where common space travel is a legitimate possibility. Source

These giant squid jokes are Kraken me up!

“I am homesick for a place I am not sure even exists. One where my heart is full. My body loved. And my soul understood.”

— (via purplebuddhaquotes)

악돌’s First Steps to Serious Korean Part 1 (1/4)

Hi Tumblr! Long time no see. I’ve prepared a grammar lesson for you all this week. Part 1 of my “악돌’s First Steps to Serious Korean” is divided into four parts, and it will be posted throughout this week. 

You can read the FULL POST on my new Wordpress Blog. [LINK] 

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악돌’s First Steps to Serious Korean Part 1: Subjects, Particles and Verbs

This is one out of several posts to help you start learning Korean seriously!

Learn the foundations of Korean grammar and sentence making by learning how to say “I like apples” in two different ways.

Introduction

Many posts that say, ‘start learning Korean here!’ often omit important grammatical foundations. It is important to know how to say “hello” and “I like ….” However, neglecting basic grammatical principles might be a burden later. This post is meant to introduce some basic grammatical aspects of the Korean language. Following this text will prepare you to tackle further material in the future.

YOU ARE THIS PERSON:

I know how to read 한글.

I am interested in furthering my Korean studies but lack a formal background.

I know phrases but I do not understand why they mean what they mean.

I know phrases but cannot write my own sentence.

I would like a foundational knowledge of Korean grammar.

My personal goal is to offer content that you don’t have to unlearn later. Will there be exceptions to these rules and examples? Certainly. But this is meant to give you a foundation of knowledge, not a set of absolute rules.

My hope, also, is that this gives you the tools to make sentences, instead of just memorizing phrases.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the basic sentence structure of Korean.

Get to know a few particles (조사) and their functions:

Recognize two types of “verbs” in Korean: descriptive verbs (형용사) and action verbs (동사).

Learn two different ways to say “I like apples.”

NOT master the Korean language today.

subject particle, 이/가 (주격 조사)

topic particle, 은/는 (보조사)

object particle, 을/를 (목적격 조사)

** This lesson assumes that you know how to read Korean (Hangul). If not, please indulge in any of these two series: [TTMIK1 / TTMIK2] [Go! Billy  – Learn Hangul in 90 Minutes]

** I am using Korean grammatical terms in this post. Korean and English have different grammar systems, so it is good to recognize the differences in terms. They are not important for you to know today, but they are included, in case you’d like to keep a list of Korean grammar terms.

(0) Problem

We’re going to work with two sentences in this lesson:

저는 사과가 좋아요. 저는 사과를 좋아해요.

THEY LOOK SO SIMILAR! THEY BOTH MEAN “I LIKE APPLES.” WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Well, stick around and we’ll find out.

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Come read the FULL POST on my new Wordpress Blog. [LINK] Or wait for the next segment tomorrow :) 

Listen up, folks!

I recently found a website called FutureLearn that has a lot of free courses from universities all over the world.

Some of them are on languages!

I just finished taking Introduction to Norwegian (via the University of Oslo) and it was very complimentary to my Duolingo and other self-studying! I think that there is an Intro to Italian and an Intro to Frisian class on there right now for those interested!

I highly recommend you check this out, whether or not it’s for language.

Happy studying!

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HEY EVERYONE

WATCH THIS GREAT DOCUMENTARY ABOUT CHEROKEE

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IT’S ONLY AN HOUR IT’S COMPLETELY FREE IT WON AN EMMY YOU’RE GONNA LOVE IT

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First Language is a production of the The Language and Life Project at NC State University, produced by Danica Cullinan, Neal Hutcheson, and Walt Wolfram. The film is made available in celebration of Native American Heritage month and will remain online for high-definition, ad-free viewing. The Language and Life Project is a non-profit, public education initiative founded by Walt Wolfram in the 1990s, with an ongoing mission to celebrate and promote an understanding of linguistic and cultural diversity.

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