Learning the Korean language, I am definitely a novice learner. Although I have watched Korean dramas and listened to Korean music for a long time, aside from understanding certain words and phrases, I don’t know the semantics of Korean to have a real conversation. My goals for this semester are very much similar to the novice learners’ mandatory goals for the semester just because when I go abroad, those are all the goals I wish to be able to communicate already when I arrive in South Korea. Directions, food, relationships, colors, numbers, and a ton of everyday vocabulary is something I am looking for this semester. I would say everyday occurrences would be ideal for conversation practice with my language partner. I also need to have the Korean alphabet memorized. Another goal is to understand the gist of the meaning in a Korean song. Since I love listening to Korean music, I think testing myself on a video without English subtitles then watching one with the subtitles would be a fun and interactive way of quizzing myself. I would work with my language partner on a song that would fit the vocabulary I have. My intent this semester is to just have the crucial travel language necessary to survive in South Korea before my classes start in South Korea. I want some comfort in my ability to speak and engage in Korean before I leave the States.
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