I decided to use the learning plan template that was sent out to us. I will insert it below so that it can be accessed. Overall, my main goal is to have very basic-level conversations in Korean. For example, "Hello... how are you... I am good, how ar
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I organized my self-directed learning plan to move step by step, starting with tones and sounds, then building vocabulary, followed by short phrases, simple sentences, and eventually basic conversations. I am focusing
I used the self-directed learning plan template and found it very useful for organizing my plan. First, I evaluated my knowledge of the language. Then, I created goals that I believe will build on each other and help me achieve medium-to-high novice
Read more…Tuesday’s presentation provided helpful direction by allowing me to use my reactions to the beginning of my language learning to guide the structure I wanted to create, and by reminding me how important it was to be specific and set goals to stay on
Read more…I just finished my first ASL lesson with Kimmi Kraus on iTalki. Immediately it was clear she has been teaching ASL for years, as we spent the first 30 minutes of our lesson creating a collaborative lesson plan and organizing the structure of our futu
Read more…I am quite excited to have my first meeting with my language teacher and my partner; it is something I am truly looking forward to. In 105, we just completed our learning plan and the tasks that go with it. Even though my main goals are focused on sp
Read more…This week I have really begun my Indonesian instruction, meeting with my tutor and starting to think about my project. First, my goals for Indonesian are crystalizing a bit more: I would like to focus much of this semester on topics of economics and
Read more…I found both readings engaging, though certain sections left me slightly confused, particularly the reading on how the brain handles language. The basic concept was clear enough: distinct brain regions handle different linguistic functions, with Wern
Read more…I enjoyed this week's readings and hope to incorporate my new knowledge into my learning plan. Something about the “How the Brain Handles Language” reading that stuck out to me was the idea of the brain "scanning ahead”. I’ve always wondered how “sli
Read more…These articles were certainly interesting to read. I didn’t find any claims problematic; however, I do wonder what exactly would be the best way to learn vocabulary in a new language. “How we mean” discusses the different ways in which one ca
Read more…For my first post about learning Hebrew, I want to start by talking about my goals and what I hope to gain from this experience and class. My motivation for learning Hebrew has always been very personal and rooted in my family. My dad is from Israel,
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I found both readings very interesting and informative, and they gave me several new ways to view language learning. "How the Brain Handles Language" provided a great deal of information I was unaware of -- I was able to make a few basic connections
Read more…I was really intrigued by how complex the language process is in the brain. I knew that there were a lot of moving parts, but now I can see it and put it all together. Also, the concept of localization was interesting to me, and if one part of your b
Read more…I think language is not purely a biological phenomenon since nurture can also be a reason. Yet, I do agree that we are biologically capable of learning and speaking. The readings mentioned that the left hemisphere can be dominant in language for righ
Read more…The first reading, How the Brain Handles Language was dense and difficult to understand at some points. However, it was the more interesting reading for me as I have very little background or understanding of the biological function of language learn
Read more…I had my first Mandarin tutoring session this Friday, and I will have another session today. Entering the meeting, I had a vague outline of my plan to begin my language learning, but I quickly realized that I needed to create more structure in my sch
Read more…The left hemisphere is more dominant in language. I found it interesting that this fact changes for left-handed and right-handed people. I would think there wouldn’t be a difference in brain function between our dominant and non-dominant hands. As I
Read more…As the semester comes to an end, this week I focused on reflecting on the progress I’ve made and what kind of learning methods would work best for me in the future. I looked back at the tasks I completed, the strategies I experimented with, and the m
Read more…This semester has been wonderful in learning about the functions of language and how to apply effective studying tactics to learn any language quicker and more efficiently. I have learned that languages have patterns, and there are ways to sort of "h
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