Learning Journal/Cultural Entry #1 (1/23/18)

[Kristen Mejia]

I really enjoyed the first week of SDLAP 105! It really got me thinking about my future paths for language learning. It also got me super excited to start! I have been reviewing some materials from Talk To Me in Korean, which has a multitude of language learning books, as well as a YouTube channel that is updated weekly with lessons. As of right now, I think I will be using this as my primary learning tool. I also came upon Korean Unnie, which is another Korean learning YouTube channel. Furthermore, I am already very engrossed in Korean music, dramas, and variety shows, so I look forward to using these as learning tools as opposed to just for entertainment. I hope that by the end of the semester I am able to read and write Korean with slight ease and have a diverse vocabulary. I found the readings for this week to be very insightful and helpful; they gave me great advice on how to commence my language learning plan. After taking the two surveys, I found out that my learning style is primarily visual and my top three intelligences are musical, body movement, and language. I am looking forward to further developing my learning plan and getting to know the other students!