2026-01-27 10:59:00
As mentioned earlier, I started learning French from scratch and achieved CLB/NCLC 7 (equivalent to CEFR B2-C1) in 10 months. This is a very difficult task to accomplish, and I believe Anki played a crucial role in this process.
Throughout the entire learning process, I did not attend any traditional courses. At the beginning, I followed the A1 and A2 online courses from NLF Academy | Real French Classes - YouTube, using the Edito textbook. I spent two months completing A1. Later, because of the time pressure, after halfway through A2, I abandoned the courses and switched to self-study and exam preparation. During this process, I intensively used Anki to learn grammar, vocabulary, expressions, and other language knowledge, with the maximum number of cards reviewed per day reaching over 500. Although the process was very painful, the results were very significant.
This post will describe how I used Anki for learning language for exam and hobby.
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2026-01-27 10:57:00
前文提到，我为了加拿大移民在从零开始学习法语，并且在10个月内考出了CLB/NCLC 7（相当于于欧标B2-C1）的成绩。这是一个非常难以完成的任务，我认为在这个过程中，Anki功不可没。
我在整个学习过程中没有上过传统意义上的课程。在入门阶段入门的课程我使用了NLF Academy | Real French Classes - YouTube的A1和A2网课，使用的是Edito教材。我用了两个月时间学完了A1。之后又因为急于赶进度，在A2学到一半之后即放弃了跟随课程，转而自学及备考。在这个过程中，我高强度使用Anki学习语法，单词，语句，等语言知识点，最多的时候每天复习的卡片数量达到了500+之多。虽然过程非常痛苦，但是效果也非常显著。
本文将讲述我如何使用Anki以应试和兴趣目的学习语言的过程。
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2025-12-29 12:59:00
In late 2023, I began considering Canada’s Express Entry after failing the H1B lottery three times. After a challenging two-year journey, I finally became a Canadian Permanent Resident in 2025. This article details the entire process of applying for and receiving Canadian PR from abroad through the French language category.
This article serves only as a sharing of personal experience and does not constitute legal advice. My application took place in mid-2025, and the information may become inaccurate over time. If you have questions regarding your application, please refer to the official websites of relevant departments or hire a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) for consultation.
Express Entry (EE) is the most mainstream, convenient, and efficient pathway for skilled immigration to Canada. The way it works is to score applicants via the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The main metrics include age, education, language, and work experience. Typically, every two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducts draws. A cutoff score is determined based on the score of candidates in the pool and the number of profiles they intend to invite. Applicants meeting this score receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) and submit their application. Most EE applications receive a decision within 6 months.
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2025-12-29 12:57:00
H1B三抽不中后，我从2023年底开始考虑加拿大Express Entry。经过两年的各种折腾，终于在2025年底正式成为加拿大永久居民。本文将讲述通过法语定向在境外申请并获批加拿大PR的全过程。
本文仅作为个人经验的分享，不构成法律建议。我的申请发生在2025年中，文中内容可能会随时间变化而不再准确。如果在申请过程中有疑问，请查询相关部门的官方网站或雇佣持牌移民顾问(Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants, RCIC)咨询。
Express Entry（下文简称EE）是加拿大的最主流且方便快捷的技术移民途径。Express Entry的运作方式是为申请者通过Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS)打分，打分的主要指标包括年龄，学历，语言，工作经验等。通常每两周，加拿大移民、难民和公民部(Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC)会执行若干项目的抽取(draw)，每次抽取会根据池中人数和邀请人数确定一个分数线，达到分数线的申请者会收到邀请(Invitation to Apply, ITA)并提交申请。Express Entry的绝大多数申请会在6个月内收到决定。
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2025-11-13 14:57:00
I recently replaced the brake rotors and pads on my Miata. Although neither the rotors nor the pads were worn down to the point of needing replacement, I was experiencing vibration when braking at high speeds, likely due to rusted or warped rotors. So, I decided to replace all the rotors and pads on the car.
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2025-11-13 14:55:00
最近我更换了Miata上的刹车盘和刹车片。虽然刹车盘和刹车片都没有磨损到需要更换的程度，但是可能由于刹车盘生锈或变形，在高速踩刹车的时候会出现震动的问题，于是我决定更换全车的刹车盘和片。
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