I am suspicious of those who think there's a right side and a wrong side in the conflict between Israel and Palestine. I'm suspicious of those who castigate Israel's actions without acknowledging October 7 or recognizing that Hamas' strategy is to hide among civilians deliberately. It's not simple.
![(User is attempting to learn French via speech-to-text after a very difficult real-life day of medical bureaucracy and what felt like actual torture.)
Duolingo: Key takeaway: Use “I feel” statements to express yourself more naturally in French!
Lily, the health clinic “doctor”: So, what’s wrong? Allergies or health problems?
Me: I am always tired and I never have energy. [Duolingo: Great! To convey a stronger feeling of tiredness, you could say “I feel exhausted.”]
Lily: That’s great. Have you thought about sleeping a little more?
Me: I sleep 11–12 hours a day. [Duolingo: Great! To use a more natural expression, you could say “I get 11 or 12 hours of sleep a day.”]
Lily: So, you’re just lazy, is that it?
Me: That was cruel and not at all useful. I am constantly exhausted and I can’t do the things I want to do. [Duolingo: Great! To express your feelings more gently, you could say “I feel very tired and I would like you to understand.”]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nngwf6ui3hlbpenqslsowkwp/bafkreia72b35x2jqjgy574lbqzmf6xoatlyuf66g45xw5qg3vuinnrdo64)
![Lily: Maybe you should try doing something more interesting. Have you already tried drawing to distract yourself a little?
Me: I am starting to think that you are not really a medical professional. [Duolingo: Great! A more nuanced expression could be “I doubt that you are really a health professional.”]
Lily: And if I told you that I was just here for the coffee?
Me: I would absolutely believe that, but have you thought about becoming a barista? [Duolingo: “REVISION: Use “it/there” with “I believe.” Also, remember to use the past participle for the correct tense.”]
Lily: Maybe I will. It sounds more interesting than this here.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nngwf6ui3hlbpenqslsowkwp/bafkreib3pghzj3omxbkpfec4glb7pnh5q2l76nwmjuzuszmp33j2i66jjy)
