I haven't written again yet, because it suddenly seems a daunting task because so much has happened recently... But the longer I wait, the more news piles up, so here goes: Aside from the same-old-same-old classes and going out, I recently had my first test since coming to Groningen. It is in my Dutch language course, and incidentally, is not for points. In that course you get a "passing certificate" if you simply attend 75% of the scheduled classes (which meet twice per week). The tests are just supposed to show you how you're doing. Good thing it wasn't for points, cause I didn't fare so well... The dictation was a problem, as the teacher always speaks in Dutch in class, BUT, I hardly ever know what she's saying, let alone how to divide it into
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