According to the FIRE model, I identify across the board for my preferences in learning. I enjoy open-ended opportunities to express what I've learned, as opposed to straight-forward drills and worksheets. I also have found that I enjoy being able to write and reflect skills through that medium. In terms of speed, I like to start writing when I feel inspired and I sometimes find that when I begin to work, ideas come to me organically that may not have when brainstorming. I also like debating and thinking about things through different perspectives. I've found that I learn best when material relates to my life personally.
As a language learner, I have found that thrive when I am immersed in the language. I can pick up vocabulary and meanings through context clues, which means that I appreciate a solid foundation to work with. If I am listening to a conversation in a different language, if I know 40 to 50% of the words, I can usually pick up the gist of it and am able to recognize the terminology in different settings. However, rote memorization is rarely effective for me. I have a difficult time with verb tenses for example, because it is purely memorization. I also like to visual and interact with what I am learning, so for example, going through a house and learning what each piece of furniture is in another language would be more effective than just reading in a textbook the different pieces.
I think I could expand my learning activities by first learning fundamental parts of the language, and then implementing them to work with them hands-on. For example, after learning different colors, I could post cards of them around my room to integrate them into my day. Eventually, I would like to go to Korea and actually be able to use what I've learned and solidify it through exposure.
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