"I love how you highlighted the way Kupala Night blends ancient and modern traditions — it really shows how resilient and adaptable Ukrainian culture is. The stamp you mentioned sounds like such a powerful symbol of reclaiming identity and…"
"Your reflection is so inspiring — it’s amazing how deeply you’ve connected language learning to both cultural understanding and historical preservation. I’m sure your time in Ukraine and future studies in Kazakh and other languages will open even…"
"It’s really impressive how much you’re integrating Portuguese into so many parts of your academic and personal life! I’m sure all the preparation you’re doing will pay off, and it’s exciting that your Brasília trip is coming up soon — you’re going…"
"It’s amazing how much progress you’ve made and how well you’re balancing everything, especially with such a busy schedule! I’m so excited for you — getting to that advanced level in Portuguese sounds incredibly achievable with your plan and…"
"Congratulations on the CLS award — that’s such an exciting opportunity, and it sounds like your preparation is already setting you up for success! I love how you're blending real-world practice with study, and your mnemonics for tricky words are…"
"It’s awesome how combining app learning with real conversation practice has helped you. I think focusing next on daily-use expressions will really help you feel even more natural when speaking Korean, and maybe we can work on this together. "
"It’s great that you noticed how focusing on either vocabulary or sentence structure helped you write more confidently — that sounds like a smart strategy. I also love how you tied your personal interest in "Hospital Playlist" to deeper cultural…"
"I love how you connected the style of singing to the deeper emotional theme of the song — that’s such a thoughtful interpretation. It’s really interesting how language blending in music can mirror how emotions themselves can feel blurry and hard to…"
"I love how you captured the atmosphere and variety of Korean cafes — they really are so much more than just a place to get coffee! It’s cool seeing how even in the U.S., Korean-style cafes are becoming more popular and bringing a bit of that culture…"
"It’s awesome how you’re paying attention to those micro-level differences in honorifics! I agree — learning when to switch between formal, semi-formal, and casual speech really deepens our understanding of Korean social dynamics."
Authentic Artifact #4: In Korean society, the concept of hierarchy is deeply embedded in all aspects of life, and the workplace is no exception. Traditional Confucian values that emphasize respect for authority, seniority, and age continue to…
Monthly Languae Learning Journal #4: As I am approaching graduation, I’ve tried to make the most of my time with the program and with Jason. He’s unequivocally been paramount in my improvements in Korean, helping me feel more comfortable in…
Monthly Language Learning Journal #3: Over the past two weeks, my main task has been expanding my knowledge of 한자 (Hanja), particularly those related to personal names and Korean clan history. I’ve been working closely with my tutor, Jason, a native…
Authentic Artifact #3: Although I’ve gone to many Korean weddings in the past, I was curious about traditional Korean wedding culture, as today, the vast majority of Korean (American) weddings are a blend of eastern and western customs. Korea’s…