I hoped to learn more grammar and review the vocabulary that I’ve been learning. I think I was able to complete these goals these past two weeks.
The past two weeks I have been able to meet with Professor Kim over Zoom. I think that these meetings have been going well and I’ve still been able to learn Korean. We have been able to do the activities that we did in person, over Zoom, which is really helpful. As usual, Professor Kim began the classes by asking me in Korean how I’ve been and just have casual conversation about how our weeks have been. After catching up, we went over a list of vocabulary. For the first week it was new vocabulary and a mix of vocabulary that I was kind of familiar with. For the most part I was able to get a majority of the vocabulary but had forgotten some of the words that we learned. After going over vocabulary, we learned some new grammar. Professor Kim gave me a worksheet with a bunch of grammar particles on it. We went over each grammar particle and when it would be used. She also made me read example sentences. This helped me get an idea of what context I would use the grammar particle, as well as practice my reading skills. I’ve noticed that I’m able to read a little quicker, which is encouraging. For the second week, we had a similar format. We went over the vocabulary list again, and I was able to remember more words than last time. I think repetition is good when it comes to remembering vocabulary. After going over vocabulary we went over the rest of the grammar particles.
I was also able to meet with Jannette these past two weeks. Again, we reviewed some of the things that I learned with Professor Kim. I had a hard time remembering the grammar particles and when to use them, so we had some practice with that. Although we practiced them in very simple sentences, it was good practice. I think that I’ve been getting a better understanding and the speaking practice definitely helps. Being able to speak Korean more is very helpful when it comes to me remembering things, so speaking Korean with Jannette is a great way to practice.
In order to practice what I’ve learned these past two weeks; I will go over the vocabulary that I’ve learned. The more I go over it, the more it’ll stick. I will also look over the grammar particles and try to use them in sentences when I can.
I think my strategies have been effective so far. I’ve been remembering the vocabulary more and when I watch Korean dramas, I am able to pick up on more things.
In order to build on what I’ve learned so far, I hope to expand my vocabulary and build upon the grammar that I’ve learned so far. I’ve been watching Korean dramas these days, and I think that it is a great way to keep my mind thinking about Korean. When I watch, I try to pick up on words and grammar. I will also repeat things that I hear. I’ll practice speaking as much as I can with Korean friends and use apps to learn more vocabulary.
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