"I really appreciate how you brought in examples from multiple languages to highlight how diverse and complex phonetic inventories can be. Your explanation of suprasegmental features and phonotactic rules was especially helpful, it really shows how…"

"I really liked how you explained the challenges of Korean pronunciation, especially the three-way laryngeal contrast and the role of batchim and sound assimilation. Your learning plan sounds really strong, using IPA, minimal pairs, and native…"

"I liked how you highlighted the role of linguists and organizations like Living Tongues Institute in preserving not just words, but whole cultural identities. Your point about language being more than communication—something tied to worldview and…"

"I really appreciated how you emphasized the deep cultural and cognitive loss that comes with language extinction—especially your point about folk taxonomy and the unique knowledge embedded in each language. It’s inspiring to hear how linguists and…"

"I really admire how you’re approaching Pansori not just as music, but as a window into language and culture. It’s great that you’re starting with listening and recognizing repeated phrases, that’s a smart and manageable step. Your focus on rhythm,…"

"I liked how you connected Korean cooking methods with deeper cultural values like patience and community. The comparison between Korean and Chinese utensils was also fascinating, especially the historical background behind metal chopsticks. Your…"

"I really enjoyed your reflections. I especially liked how you connected your personal experiences with the concepts of individualism and collectivism. It’s fascinating how growing up in both cultural environments gives you a unique perspective. I…"

"This is a really thoughtful reflection. I liked how you pointed out that no culture is purely individualistic or collectivist, it’s more of a spectrum. I also agree that the idea of ‘assigned meaning’ in behavior can be tricky. Some reactions feel…"

"I think it’s fascinating how complex Hebrew can get just by adding a condition. I wonder, did you find it any more frustrating to write seeing as it’s so much harder to express opinions? I also think it’s fascinating that you prefer to type in…"

"I agree with your preference for handwriting! I think that forcing yourself to think through the different and complex grammar is a great way to challenge yourself and visualize the language you are speaking. I also value your observation on the…"

"Languages go extinct through a combination of cultural, political, and economic reasons. This often happens when speakers of a minority language shift to speaking a more dominant one in order to gain better access to education, employment, or social…"

"I have started writing in Korean and I much prefer to handwrite when it comes to learning. It's much more tedious, but I've actually found that it's almost just as tedious and timeconsuming to search and find the correct symbol on the keyboard. In…"

"My review of my initial learning plan has revealed progress and points of improvement to make in the coming weeks. I have learned some harder vocabulary words especially in the realm of politics and medicine which was what I was aiming for…"