I recorded a journal/dialogue about my trip to Korea last winter break with some dialogue lines from Berkeley's Online Intermediate Korean website. It takes place in the airplane from U.S. to Incheon International Airport. One of my main goals for this semester was to work on my reading and writing skills. By creating a journal/dialogue, I was able to work on my writing, spelling, vocabulary, and reading.
Translation:
The plane to Seoul is very big. I sat in my seat comfortably as the plane took off. The sky was clear and bright blue. I'm on my way to Korea for the first time in nine years. Because it's winter break, the plane was pretty packed. There was a young couple with a baby sitting on my right and a young man reading a magazine on my left. I was about to fall asleep when the baby suddenly started crying.
Woman: I'm sorry. My child's crying must be disturbing.
Me: No, that's okay. The child must be tired and uncomfortable on the plane.
Woman: My child's usually very quiet, but he didn't get to nap earlier so he's crying a lot.
Young man: Are you going to Korea for Winter Break?
Me: Yes. I'm going to travel and try to learn some Korean.
Young Man: Is this your first time going to Korea?
Me: No, but I haven't been there in nearly ten years. I was born in Korea but lived in U.S. since I was young.
Young Man: Oh, your Korean is very good. Where did you learn Korean?
Me: When I was younger I went to Korean School and I learned a little bit in college. But I'm not very good and have a lot to learn.
Young Man: If you live in Korea for a year I think your Korean will become really good.
The plane landed in Seoul Incheon International Airport and I went to the exit gate. I exchanged dollar currency to won, because I needed cash to take the taxi or the bus.
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