Just a linguist that’s crazy about teaching, travelling and language learning
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Today I learned new Chinese phrase 佛系 (fó xì) — it means being chill AF, totally unbothered, just going with the flow. Basically, it’s me pretending not to care while secretly stressing about everything. Chinese language: giving names to my mood since forever.
I’m a linguist, so it’s only natural that language learning is my thing. I’ve been studying Chinese for four years, and one trick that really works—especially when you're nowhere near native speakers—is podcasts. Real voices, real context, and a glimpse into how the language actually lives.
Feels like Dagestan just picked a fight with the hottest parts of Africa and Iran — or maybe it’s throwing shade at Death Valley now, because honestly, I don’t get why it’s this hot here!
You can live anywhere, meet everyone, do everything — but nothing compares to being home. Just one evening, filled with laughter, stories, and your siblings around the table, reminds you what really matters. Home may not be perfect, but it’s where love speaks your language.