Learning Journal #1

[Jinhoo Bong]

The articles really help break down language and see it in simple terms. Knowing that in speech production, an initial intention to communicate is followed by some kind of conceptualization of the message allows me to prepare for speaking languages by first practicing writing. By allowing my eyes to see the words on paper will advance me to speak them. And in order to speak, I must know how these words sound, so phonology is also necessary. Constantly listening to the language spoken helps in pronunciation. Discovering that sentences are the foundation of grammar has convinced me that writing sentences and thinking in terms of sentences will help me master the grammar of a language much more quickly. And lastly recognizing lexemes, or words that belong to a certain group such as how the group of body parts consists of neck, head, arm, and etc. Recognizing lexemes might help me memorize more quickly and be able to think faster in the language. I never really thought of synonyms as great ways to master a language, but looking back at learning Spanish and English, I realize how useful synonyms have been.