✨ LME NAVI Meetup Recap | August 8, 2025

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Fridays are perfect for our meetups -- a chance to check in, catch up, and see what’s new in our LME space. It was so great to get to know you all a little better today.

Highlights & Shoutouts:

@Kalot Wang

You’re a professional translator, and to me, that’s a superpower. Your brain works ahead of the conversation -- not just with the technical aspects of language, but in choosing the exact phrasing that can precisely convey the speaker’s meaning in highly specific fields like science, art, or politics. It’s such a pleasure to meet you! By the way, do you also specialize in a particular area?

@Olesia Bedash

You’re both a translator and an English teacher, and your students are truly lucky to have you. You don’t just teach the language -- you lead them to success while continuing to grow yourself. Your story about your student who got an extra boost of motivation from a letter by Coach Shane was so inspiring. Thank you for making the world a better place!

@Queeny Hwang

From audio PIRF Fresh to turning your camera on today -- great progress! Enjoy Malaysia and come back with stories.

@Adam Zhang

You’re learning so quickly! No wonder you’re great at badminton and ping pong -- they also require quick reactions, focus, and attention. At this rate, six months from now you’ll chat in English with ease.

@Mattie Chen

You’re doing great! Keep it up, and feel free to reach out anytime if you have questions.

@Ada Ada

You’re a treasure trove of stories, and I’m so glad you share them in English because I love listening to you. Like today, the story of the Chinese farmer who accidentally hatched chicks by leaving eggs out in the heat :) And “autumn tiger” -- now I know the meaning, thanks to you!

@San Pwint

Loved your question. Let’s check with Coach

@Shane Peterson

about "Miscellaneous” -- how to pronounce it for LME newbies and what it actually means.

Crystal (you didn’t come up to tag) Tough work days happen. And remember, a good employee is a living employee… and a happy one too.

@Gülistan Aşan

@Jake China

@Wang Zack

Missed your updates today, but hope to catch you next time.

And last but not least, about the Digits Thing:

In American English, phone numbers are usually spoken in groups, following a common pattern like:

(123) 456-7890