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Books, Cats and Moving

We just moved and now… we have to relocate again 😭 Poor books have barely settled into their new home before they wll have to be packed up and moved all over again 🥲

It's still a work in progress, but Im loving how the colourful books look next to the piano..and of course, the cats had to inspect everything first. 😂

Anyone else constantly moving their books around? Please tell me Im not alone 🥲 and if you've recently moved in the UAE, any recommendations for a reliable moving company that handles books carefully?

Iwould also love to see your bookshelves/book corners! ❤️

u/EtherealBloom8888 — 18 hours ago

Immersive Slow French YouTube Vlogs for Learners

Can you please recommend some youtube channels that focus on everyday life, lifestyle, and natural spoken French rather than traditional French lessons? Ideally, channels with a similar slow, clear, immersive style, and that provide both French and English subtitles, like these channels:

Ella Entwistle, Adeline Talks, Your Best French, French Facile

Thank you!🤍

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u/EtherealBloom8888 — 2 days ago
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JVC residents: Name one building you'd happily rent in again... and one you'd tell people to run away from.

I'm apartment hunting in JVC and honestly getting overwhelmed with the number of options.

Every building looks great in the photos but pictures don't show the things that really matter day to day like bad maintenance, noisy neighbours, poor management, AC issues, parking problems, pests, or unexpected fees..

We'd also need a pet-friendly building, as we have 2 cats.

Residents, give me the real story:

-Best building you've lived in and why

- Worst building you've lived in and why

Any recommendations, warnings, or hidden gems would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance! 😊

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u/EtherealBloom8888 — 2 days ago

Looking for Honest Reviews of JVC Buildings. What Are the Best and Worst Ones?

My husband and I are thinking of moving to JVC. Does anyone have any recommendations on which buildings are good to live in, or any buildings we should avoid? We appreciate any advice or first-hand experiences. Many thanks! 😊

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u/EtherealBloom8888 — 2 days ago
▲ 56 r/dubai

Amazon NOW delivery guys are FAST af in Dubai 😂

I’ve always wondered how they could possibly make it happen so quickly. This morning I was driving and this guy absolutely flew past me. Like, genuinely thought someone was racing or something. Then I looked again and saw "Amazon Now" printed on the back of his delivery box and I was like… 😳 These guys must be under serious pressure to get deliveries out that quickly? Maybe I’m wrong, and I really hope I am.

Because I LOVE how fast they are. It literally feels like they’re just next door. 😂

I’ve literally ordered something, brushed my teeth, fed my cats, made coffee and my bag is already outside my door. I swear sometimes it feels like it’s been less than 10 minutes. 😭

Amazon has completely spoiled me. The delivery is insanely fast, the packaging is great, and they have everything..fresh meat, fruits, bakery stuff, etc. Plus, so many things are discounted AND there’s free delivery..

I once compared Lavazza coffee beans on Talabat. The cheapest I could find was AED 160 + delivery + service fees. On Amazon Now, the exact same coffee was AED 103 flat, with free delivery. I LOVE IT. 😂

But at the same time, I really hope the drivers aren’t being pushed to drive dangerously just to hit some crazy delivery target. I kinda feel guilty knowing someone might be speeding through Dubai traffic just to get my package to me in 5-10 minutes. 😭

Anyone else noticed how ridiculously fast Amazon deliveries have become here?

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u/EtherealBloom8888 — 2 days ago

Looking for a Structured Roadmap - A0 to B2 🇫🇷

Anyone here have a structured roadmap for learning French from A0 to B2 in under 2 years?

I’ve seen people say they reached B2 from scratch in just one year, so I’m wondering if anyone has a step-by-step roadmap or study plan they followed and would be willing to share.

I’ve bought so many books, audiobooks, courses, and other resources, and at this point, I feel completely overwhelmed. 😅 I have everything I need, but I don’t know where to start, what to prioritize or how to structure my learning.

I’d really appreciate a roadmap that covers what to focus on at each stage (A0 --> A1 --> A2 --> B1 --> B2) including grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and immersion.

Thank you! 🤍

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u/EtherealBloom8888 — 4 days ago

Immersive Slow French YouTube Vlogs for Learners

Can you please recommend some youtube channels that focus on everyday life, lifestyle, and natural spoken French rather than traditional French lessons? Ideally, channels with a similar slow, clear, immersive style, and that provide both French and English subtitles, like these channels:

Ella Entwistle, Adeline Talks, Your Best French, French Facile

Thank you! 🇫🇷🤍

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u/EtherealBloom8888 — 4 days ago