Learning Journal: Reflection WK 8 (111)

[Jeffrey Choi]

I think progress is going well. After actually starting the bi-weekly meetings with my language partner and doing exercises, I realized that my learning plan has to updated to more vocabulary centered goals. I am far from being proficient in the Korean language in terms of vocabulary and reading. I was really disappointed with my reading skills because I used to be decent with my reading and had no trouble smoothly transitioning from word to word. Now I tend to stutter or have trouble pronouncing some words. I think our reading exercises have been great because I am learning new vocabulary, the spelling and pronunciation  of the words, and meanings that go beyond what it says on the surface layer. I have really enjoyed the historical lessons that Joora, our language partner, provided us in our classes because it is one of the few times that I learned about Korea's history. There is a lot I don't know about the history so the more I uncover the more I feel closer to Korean culture. Overall, I think I should focus on the smaller goals that have more depth to them than just learning how to do some basic interaction.