Hi thanks for looking at my query. I recently as a joke changed some writing on the board of a friends EAL (English as an Additional Language) classroom from English to German. She liked the idea, but using Google Translate resulted in an overly formal phrasing that made it seem more a demand than a suggestion or polite request.

So my ask, if you speak (or I guess write) another language I would love to request you take a moment to translate “Please stack chairs at the end of the day” into whichever language you can help me with, it should be a polite request though.

I’m really not sure what the composition of her class is but she is a fan of languages as a whole so even if it’s not a language that is represented in her class I am sure it will be a bit of fun and a talking point to figure it out.

If you have the time and the skills to help I really appreciate it, otherwise I appreciate you taking the time to read this post. Have a fantastic day.

  • shads@lemy.lolOPEnglish
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    8 hours ago

    I hope one day to visit your country.

    My wife has been a fan of Refika Birgül for several years and we have more than one of her recipes we prepare regularly.

    I have also got friends and family who have served with the Australian Defense Force who have visited as part of world war rememberance ceremonies and been really impressed by the country.

      • shads@lemy.lolOPEnglish
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        5 hours ago

        Thank you I appreciate the offer, I fear that even if the world wasn’t in the state it is I would not have the financial means to take a trip like that right now. I think this will be on my list for once the kids have left home, and hopefully the world has achieved some level of equilibrium by then.

        • asdasd201@lemmygrad.mlEnglish
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          3 hours ago

          When that day comes, I hope Türkiye gets rid of the Erdoğan dynasty and the other reactionaries.

          • shads@lemy.lolOPEnglish
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            3 hours ago

            The sort of change that’s needed across many parts of the world these days my friend. But until that day, stay safe and don’t get into any trouble you can’t handle.

            • asdasd201@lemmygrad.mlEnglish
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              2 hours ago

              Lmao you’re a bit too late to say that, I’m currently on parole for exercising my civil rights.

              • shads@lemy.lolOPEnglish
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                1 hour ago

                Well I hope you can steer clear of any further problems. I fear you might just be ahead of the curve that’s coming for all of us. My country is already starting to slide towards shadowy figures exerting control over our officials to pass laws that are not in the best interests of the public… And looking at what is happening in USA, all very concerning.