INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You can start with basic chords, or find a song and look up the tabs. Find something you think you can sing to. Practice your singing technique. 4/4 time is simply four quarter notes in one measure, and is what most contemporary music is composed in. If you don't know how to count 4/4 time. A metronome can help you to keep time and is available inexpensively at most music stores. There are also many online metronomes that are free. Start counting out loud, "1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and" while playing. Make sure you say the "and" after every number. In 4/4 time, this is the eighth note. It should come exactly halfway between each number. It helps in the beginning to strum your guitar every time you say a beat and an off-beat, which is when you are saying "and". Remember that sometimes guitarists go months to years without keeping a steady tempo; using a metronome will help a lot.

SUMMARY: Learn how to play guitar. Learn the words of the song. Learn how to play while tapping your pinky in 4/4 time. Begin subdividing while playing. Once you feel comfortable enough with the rhythm, no longer count aloud, just tap along. Start adding in words. Don't be discouraged at first.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Not having friends may be from a variety of different causes. Take some time to consider your reasons. Also, keep in mind that you can choose to change your situation and seek out friends if you want. Some questions you might ask yourself to determine the reason why you don't have friends at the moment include: Have you undergone a significant change recently? Going away to college or moving to a new city can be part of the reason why you may not yet have friends. Likewise, having a falling out with friends can lead to isolation. Did you recently lose a friend or group of friends for some reason? Are you naturally introverted? If you tend to prefer your alone time to spending time with other people, then you might be an introvert. If this is the case, then not having friends may be due to a preference for solitude. However, you can still have friends and maintain your solitude. Have you been struggling with emotional turmoil lately? If you have been feeling down for a while and unable to motivate yourself to go out and seek friendship, then this could also be part of the reason why you don't have friends. If so, it is important to seek help. Talk to your school counselor, someone in the counseling center at your college, or a trusted adult, such as a parent, teacher, or religious leader. It is important to accept yourself for who you are right now. Realize that there's nothing wrong with you for being shy, different, or just not very social. Your worth as a person isn't determined by how many friends you have, so don't let anyone make you feel bad about yourself. If your peers try to make fun of you, stand up for yourself. Don't get into a physical fight, but do let people know you aren't a pushover. If you want to make more friends in the future, accepting yourself as you are now is an important first step. Despite what society and other people might tell you, it's perfectly okay to prefer spending time by yourself. There is nothing wrong with being quiet, introverted, and reserved. If you decide you don't mind not having close friends, don't let anyone tell you your preference is wrong. However, keep in mind that being alone all of the time is not healthy either. You may not want to be as social as other people, but having some degree of socialization is healthy. If being around people makes you nervous, ask yourself whether social anxiety could be holding you back from making friends. Other conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and autism can also make it difficult to befriend others. If you think you have a mental health disorder, ask your parents to take you to a doctor or therapist. If you feel persistently sad or hopeless, talk to your school counselor or a therapist. They can help you get to the bottom of your feelings and develop some strategies for coping socially.
Summary: Consider the reasons why you do not have friendships. Accept yourself the way you are. Decide if you even want to be more social or not. Consider whether you might have social anxiety or another condition. See a counselor or therapist.

If you believe it is time to discuss furthering your relationship then feel free to be open about wanting to make it a steady thing. After a few weeks, say you would like it if the two of you could see one another regularly. This will give you a good indication of the worth or risk of continuing before you get in too deep and get your hopes up too high. Avoid using intimidating conversation starters such as, "we need to talk" or "can I ask you something". You want to approach the situation as casually as possible. A good alternative would be "I have really enjoyed my time with you and I wanted to see if our feelings are mutual." This doesn't mean he wants anything to end. This just means he might not be as ready for a solid relationship as you are. But, that doesn't necessarily mean it won't happen. Everyone has a different dating history and his could result in him just needing to take time in gaining trust. Your reaction could be the ultimatum if he does want to continue or if he decides maybe it's time to end it. If he says that he is not ready for a relationship yet but still wants to see you, you shouldn't feel rejected and instead reply with "That is great and I would really like to keep getting to know you as well!" Your confidence will be reassuring and help him relax and get comfortable to continue with your date. The next level is where you start to spend more time together and really begin to understand each other in greater detail. Remember, this is still the beginning and you don't want to make it more than what it really is. The most important thing in relationships is to continue having fun. Nothing needs to be really serious until it is time. But, until then, continue to make things fun, new and exciting. Do all those intriguing and flirtatious things you did when you first starting dating, don't stop just because you are in the next level of your relationship. Keep things exciting with new ideas or weekly events. Plan a day of the week to be reserved specifically for an exciting date, no matter what it is.
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One-sentence summary -- Be open and honest. Remain calm and collected if he is not there yet. If he is ready for the next level, don't overdo it! Just have fun.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You want to give your German acquaintances and friends a holistic view of yourself, and knowing how to talk about your immediate family can add a significant layer to it. Meine Mutter - My mother Mein Vater - My father Mein Bruder - My brother Meine Schwester - My sister Mein Mann - My husband Meine Frau - My wife Here, you can use the same vocabulary that you previously used to describe yourself. If you're still a little uncomfortable with the language, simply use the following descriptions. Meine Mutter/Schwester/Frau ist gro/klein/nett - My mother/sister/wife is tall/short/nice Sie hat braune/blaue/grune Augen - She has brown/blue/green/eyes Mein Vater/Bruder/Mann ist gro/klein - My father/brother/husband is tall/short Er hat braune/blaue/grune Augen - He has brown/blue/green/eyes Meine Mutter/Schwester/Frau ist freundlich - My mother/sister/wife is friendly" Mein Vater/Bruder/Mann ist lustig - My father/brother/husband is funny

SUMMARY:
Familiarize yourself with the vocabulary for each family member. Talk about your family's physical and personal attributes.