Here I practice my fluency in reading. I specifically chose to improve my reading since it was difficult to improve speaking without a language partner. The recording linked below is a reciting of part of a short story that I found online.
The English translation is also listed below.
TITLE: "First Date"
When I entered University, I met a man. That man was a tall and beautiful man (/person). When I first saw him, I fell in love at first sight. However, because he was very popular, it was difficult to talk to him. Time went by like that, and then summer vacation came/approached. Before vacation started, I decided that, no matter what, I must try to talk to him once. I summoned up the courage, and waited at the classroom where he has class. One. Two Three! I saw him finish class and come walking. My heart/chest started to pound/race. ‘Okay today I must have the courage/be brave. If it is not this time, I won’t be able to talk to him for my whole life.
Me: “Excuse me… I was wondering... do you know me? I am Eun-su Lee, we are studying the same major.”
Minho: “Ah, of course! Hi! Finally we talk (like this) for the first time. But… for what reason are you introducing yourself to me? (What’s up? What’s on your mind?)
Me: “ah… no reason… I wanted to talk with you before vacation started. I was wondering… if the time is okay; would you like to have lunch with me?
Minho: “Uh? Ah… okay. But, what should we do? I have a class right after this one… so, if it is okay, would you be able to eat later?
Me: “Okay. I didn’t know that you had class. Listen (study) hard in class, and have a good vacation...”
My heart was sore/ached (I was heartbroken). Him saying that he had to go because he had a class was probably/likely an excuse. Of course, even though it is possible that he actually had class, my heart still ached for some reason. Disappointed and crying, I returned home. I just lay on my bed because I didn’t want to do anything.But, at that instant. My phone vibrated/rang. ‘Who could it be?’ I checked my phone, and it was (none other than) Minho who the message came from.
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