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SDLC111 - Learning Journal #4

As I come to reflect on my last and final learning journal, I think that I was able to build off a lot of my skills since starting from SDLC105. While the topics that I target are relatively similar, I feel as though…
Dec 11, 2025
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"I think jjimjilbang's as you mentioned is truly an experience that is unique to Korea. Having been able to experience one, I can definitely agree that it is an experience like no other. Being able to commune and share a space with other people in a…"
Dec 10, 2025
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"Food-related vocabulary was something that I have not explored yet and something I might add to my list! It indeed does sound like a fun activity that makes learning unfamiliar vocabulary more interesting. Starting a vocabulary journal was something…"
Dec 10, 2025
Jeremy Um commented on Yeseul Jun’s status
"Dynamir and realtime conversations were something that I also found to be extremley helpful in developing my Korean speaking skills! Feedback on pronounciation, gramar, and vocabulary are also aspects that my language partner provides and I found to…"
Dec 10, 2025
Jeremy Um commented on Yeseul Jun’s status
"I hundred percent agree with your comment about flow. Oftentimes we associate fluency with accuracy but I also truly believe that the level of fluidity you have in your statements and speech contributes more towards fluency. Being able to seamlessly…"
Dec 10, 2025
Jeremy Um commented on Janice Park’s status
"Great topic! Although I am mainly aware of more mainstream Korean music and media such as kpop or krnb, it was super interesting to read about gugak. Han is definitley an intersting topic and I was unaware that there was a deep emotional resonance…"
Dec 10, 2025
Jeremy Um commented on Samuel Lee’s status
"Its very interesting to see that most of our acquisition of the Korean language came when we were kids. Its amazing how the brain works in such interesting ways. Now that I think about it, I also think that most of my Korean skills stuck with me…"
Dec 10, 2025
Jeremy Um commented on Samuel Lee’s status
"I agree with your insight on how the language is tied to your identity. Growing up Korean-American, I've grown to appreciate the beauty of the Korean language, studying Korean through this course. With English as my main primary language, studying…"
Dec 10, 2025
Jeremy Um commented on Joseph Jeon’s status
"Its interesting that you thought that speaking is easier than reading or writing. Although I agree with you sometimes, I also believe that reading and writing can be easier in the sense that you have time to collect your thoughts and organize it a…"
Dec 10, 2025
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"I think it was very interesting to learn that Korea has fewer doctors per person than most developed countries. Considering how advanced healthcare is in Korea and how developed the country is, I would have expected the opposite. This leads me to…"
Dec 10, 2025
Jeremy Um commented on Joyce Kim’s status
"I agree with your take on honorifics as that was an area of focus in my studies this semester. I think that because honorifics is such a deeply integrated part of the Korean language, we will see it no matter the subject of the conversation and…"
Dec 10, 2025
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SDLC111 - Learning Journal #3

For my third learning journal, I will be discussing some of the more general use practical methods that my language partner and I incorporated during our meeting sessions to improve on my overall fluency. First, we…
Dec 10, 2025
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SDLC111 - Cultural Post #4

For my fourth cultural post I will be going over the tradition or “culture” of Pepero Day (“빼빼로 데이”) and its significance in Korean culture. Informally, pepero day is often seen as the “korean valentines” equivalent. It…
Dec 6, 2025
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SDLC111 - Cultural Post #3

For my third cultural post, I will be discussing seafood markets also known as 수산시장 or “susan shijang” in Korea. I think that these are a truly unique experience that is a must-try if ever in Korea. I’ve personally had…
Nov 15, 2025
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Discussion Post 6

Hebrew belongs to the Afro-Asiatic language family and is part of the Semitic branch. More specifically, it is a Canaanite language. Today, Hebrew is actually the only Canaanite language still spoken. Hebrew has a very deep history that goes back thousands of years. It was originally used by the ancient Israelites as their everyday language until around 200 CE. Because most of the Hebrew Bible is written in Hebrew, Jewish people often refer to the language as“the holy tongue.”The Canaanite languages are a subgroup within the Northwest Semitic languages. Besides Hebrew, this group included languages like Aramaic, Ugaritic, and Amorite. These other languages are now extinct. Historically, the people who spoke these languages lived in areas that today include Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, the Sinai Peninsula, and Syria. Over time, Hebrew ceased to be used as a daily spoken language and remained mainly in religious, scholarly, and literary contexts. By about the 5th century CE, it…

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Monthly Language Learning Journal 2

Right now in my journey of learning Hebrew, I’ve been taking lessons on italki with my online teacher Patriz, who lives in Israel. These lessons have been a really helpful part of my routine. During our sessions we go over basic phrases like “I love to run” or “How is your family?” and repeat them a lot so they actually stick in my brain. We’ll practice the same structure multiple times with different words so I get used to how sentences work in Hebrew. Along with phrases, I’ve also been learning vocabulary that I can plug into sentences, like colors, fruits, vegetables, and simple descriptors like “sweet” or “sour.”Outside of my lessons, I spend time memorizing the words we learned and trying to make my own sentences. For example, I might write something like “I love sweet red apples” just to practice combining vocabulary and sentence structure. Having italki lessons with Patriz has been great for focusing on speaking and listening skills. One thing I’ve definitely realized is that…

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Learning Journal #1

Language Journal #1My primary task this period was to refine my ability to switch between Ban-mal (informal) and Jondaemal (formal) during high-pressure social transitions. Since I am already comfortable speaking, my specific goal was to stop "defaulting" to a mid-level politeness and instead master the active return to strict formalities when social dynamics shift. I hoped to achieve a more native-like "social rhythm" where my speech reflects an immediate awareness of hierarchy and atmosphere.I used the K-drama Reply 1988 as a primary resource. Unlike modern dramas, this show highlights multi-generational neighborhood dynamics. I focused specifically on the parents’ interactions, observing how they use Jondaemal with each other in public but shift to Ban-mal in private, and how the children immediately snap into formal speech the moment an elder enters the room.I met with my language partner to practice "Status Shifting." We engaged in reciprocal goal-setting where they would…

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Language Journal #2

In the last month I have developed more of a schedule with my language partners, meeting twice a week on italki. I have made noticeable language gains and can feel myself becoming much more fluent in conversation again. In the year after my Boren study I did not practice enough--relying only on occasional conversations with Indo friends and news sources in Indonesian to remain in practice.When I started again I saw myself forgetting really basic words like cepat (fast), tulis (to write), and Monday (hari senin). This would really get in the way of my communication as me and my language partner told travel stories or discussed elements of Indonesian culture. We would go from talking about international relations or the growth of renewable energy in Indonesia to me forgetting a simple adjective like jahat (mean/evil). This was really discouraging at first, but my vocabulary has continued to expand with greater practice and use of flashcards. I hope to get more books in Indonesian…

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