Learning journal #8 – SDLC 105

[Ziwei Liao]

For now, I know basic Korean words, and I learned them in several steps. At first, I try to memorize them through writing and through various apps. Writing out the words helps me remember the spelling. Plus, word app has become a popular tool in language learning because it is more convenient to carry a phone instead of a dictionary and because the combination of pictures and words realize easier memorization. After memorizing the words, I always take quizzes or play games to deepen my memory. Then, I watch Korean drama and movies, trying to recognize from conversations those words I memorized. Next, I find chances to say those words so that I do not forget them. For instance, I can learn tongue twisters that include those words. In order to build my vocabulary, I try to make connections between new and acquired words. In the future, I hope to know around 2000 Korean words for daily communication.